Tip Wanted. Help! How do I...
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:52 pm
I got this printer to print what is basically a pinwheel, except longer.
Thin blades at very very shallow angles.
10" diameter, 1 full of spiral goes up 1", or slope of about 1/15 near edge.
And now I know shallow angles means it needs support.
So, lots of questions, answering 1 or more would be appreciated.
I'd like smooth surfaces, but i gather that wont happen.
So, I know slic3r will generate support, but does that happen in the middle of objects too or just from bed to bottom of part?
Is there a way to have those supports be in concentric circles? (so they don't affect the air flow much).
If I generate my own concentric supports, is slic3r smart enough to law out travel the "right" way so it crosses the supports?
How thin can vertical walls be?
How thin can slanty blades be and remain strong and airtight?
How far will it reliably bridge?
Should I run with fan on to bridge?
Thanks for reading.
Thin blades at very very shallow angles.
10" diameter, 1 full of spiral goes up 1", or slope of about 1/15 near edge.
And now I know shallow angles means it needs support.
So, lots of questions, answering 1 or more would be appreciated.
I'd like smooth surfaces, but i gather that wont happen.
So, I know slic3r will generate support, but does that happen in the middle of objects too or just from bed to bottom of part?
Is there a way to have those supports be in concentric circles? (so they don't affect the air flow much).
If I generate my own concentric supports, is slic3r smart enough to law out travel the "right" way so it crosses the supports?
How thin can vertical walls be?
How thin can slanty blades be and remain strong and airtight?
How far will it reliably bridge?
Should I run with fan on to bridge?
Thanks for reading.