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Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (Rocketman) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:19:17 +0000

ysb wrote:

what slicer do you use ?

in slic3r, you need to go under 'print setting' tab, then on the left choose 'support material'
on the new screen on the right, check the box 'generate support material'
you can change the 'overhang threshold' .. it the angle that launch the support generator or not ( 45 = generate a support for am amgle of 45 or up) ... i choose 50

you can add a 1 raft layer as it's better for the stability of the support

I use slic3r. I really wish this printer used a softer material that for support that is different from the model material. Maybe something that melts at only a little more than room temperature so I can melt it away afterwards rather than try snipping away with plyers and pretending it looks alright. lol.

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (ronsii) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:15:59 +0000

Oh yeah, forgot about the overhang threshold

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (ysb) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:11:40 +0000

what slicer do you use ?

in slic3r, you need to go under 'print setting' tab, then on the left choose 'support material'

on the new screen on the right, check the box 'generate support material'
you can change the 'overhang threshold' .. it the angle that launch the support generator or not ( 45 = generate a support for am amgle of 45 or up) ... i choose 50

you can add a 1 raft layer as it's better for the stability of the support

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (ronsii) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:11:30 +0000

All I ever do is check the 'Generate support material' box under /slicer config/print settings/support material, then make sure you have some values in the right pane... pattern=rectilinear pattern angle=0 pattern spacing=2.5mm .. I think this is what I use usually.

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (Rocketman) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:12:19 +0000

ronsii wrote:

You will definitely notice a difference when support material is turned on.

Could you give me directions on how to for sure turn support material on? I am not sure if it is as easy as clicking a check box or if I need to play around with some number values too based on the specs of the model.

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (ronsii) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:42:15 +0000

You will definitely notice a difference when support material is turned on.

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (Rocketman) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:15:50 +0000

Is there any easy way to handle support material? Perhaps I am not using the software correctly, but between clicking the support check box and not, there doesn't appear to be any difference. Actually I'm partial to printing Luke Skywalker's saber. I'd like to make the blade out of glow in the dark plastic in time.

Re: How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (ysb) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:24:25 +0000

simple way : cut it in half on the lenght and glue it after printing

or print the dark side one

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:35120

How to print lightsaber?

null@example.com (Rocketman) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:43:59 +0000

How would everyone suggest I print this design? It seems like it would be nothing but 90 degree overhangs and I have nothing but trouble trying to make those work. Is there a way an object like this could be sliced into a bunch of cylinders and assembles piece by piece afterwards?

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17738