Luis Tomas’ Maker Journey with Kingroon PLA Filament

Luis Tomas, a Computer Systems Engineering student at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) in Mexico, embarked on an exciting journey into the world of 3D printing about a year ago. Despite not yet owning a Kingroon 3D printer, he discovered Kingroon's PLA filament, which quickly became his trusted material for every project he created.

The Beginning of a 3D Printing Adventure

Luis’s first-ever print was a humble white PLA calibration cube. Little did he know, this small step would lead him to explore endless possibilities in 3D printing. With Kingroon PLA filament as his reliable companion, Luis has since completed countless creative and technical projects, pushing the boundaries of his engineering skills and creativity.

Innovative Projects Powered by Kingroon PLA

From decorative pieces to functional tools, Luis has tackled a variety of exciting projects, each showcasing the versatility and quality of Kingroon’s PLA filament:

• A fully printed and painted sword: A striking decorative piece.
• Honeycomb-shaped storage wall: A practical solution for organizing workshop tools like drills, saws, wrenches, and pliers.
• A maze-solving robot: A challenging project combining 3D printing and robotics.
• A Bluetooth-controlled mini car: Designed with basic electronics and motors for precise control.
• 1/24 scale car: One of Luis’s most ambitious creations, printed as a single piece, including functional axles and wheels. This challenging print required 11 attempts and nearly 1 kg of PLA filament to perfect. The durability and precision of Kingroon PLA filament were key to its success. Inspired by this accomplishment, Luis later scaled up the design to create a larger version.

Pioneering Advanced Engineering with 3D Printing

Luis didn’t stop at these projects. He ventured into more complex and advanced creations, combining 3D printing with electronics, automation, and AI:

• A Wall-E replica: Complete with built-in electronics to control its arms, eyes, and tracks.
• Custom enclosure for an ESP32-S3-WROOM module: Designed for an automated spaghetti failure detection system during 3D printing.

This latest project showcases Luis’s technical expertise and creative problem-solving:

• The ESP32-S3-WROOM module captures and encodes photos every 120 seconds.
• These images are sent to Google Apps Script, which stores them in Google Drive and triggers a webhook to N8N.
• Using N8N Flow and Llama 4 Scout, the system analyzes the images for spaghetti defects and sends a Telegram alert if an error is detected.

Kingroon PLA: A Maker’s Trusted Material

Throughout his journey, the precision, durability, and strength of Kingroon PLA filament have been instrumental in Luis’s success. From simple prototypes to advanced engineering projects, Kingroon PLA has been a constant companion, empowering Luis to bring his ideas to life.

Luis’s story is a testament to the limitless possibilities of 3D printing and the vital role high-quality materials like Kingroon PLA filament play in enabling makers to innovate, create, and push boundaries.