Interface support distance Test

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Interface support distance Test

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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I made this simple model to avoid the weird lines that models create when using supports, this test will allow you to choose which top Z distance works better for your models, use the model settings to make the test. I also recommend to use interface pattern GRID and not default, i've got better prints with this kind of pattern.

 

The top z distances are (mm): 0.15 - 0.16 - 0.18 - 0.20 - 0.22 - 0.24 - 0.25

 

EDIT Jan 22nd: at the moment it's better to print each part individually, there's a problem printing the whole batch, because it prints everything with the global z height and not those set for the objects. I'm working on it today. 

 

EDIT Jan 22nd: New feature added (number below), cutted off a small portion of the models, so now it takes around 40 minutes to print (10 minutes improve from V1), solved the problem to print the batch, now all the parts can be printed at the same time, the differences between distances are small, but if you want to change the settings, you can try with other parameters (I will upload a V3 with all the improvements).

 

The print time it's around 50 minutes (V2: now 40 minutes) for the whole batch with a 0.4 nozzle, USE SUPPORTS, it's absolutely necessary. 

 

The bottom part of the model it's open, so you can easily analyze the results.

 

 

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Nice idea, but in my case there is not much difference between the individual heights. It's hard to say which support height is best.
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That means that filament works well with all of them, i recommend you to make another batch, but this time, change the z distance setting, i don't remember if it's 0.2 by default, but try to use a 0.15, then you'll notice a difference
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First, this is a great idea. After printing with your settings and grid interface, I had a heck of a time trying to get the supports out as the print is so small and the supports are squeezed in between the top and bottom brackets. I would suggest making the print larger and spread the bottom brackets out farther so you would have better access to the supports to be able to easily grab them and pull them off for model evaluation. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for the feedback, i recommend you to use a lower density for the supports and use snug pattern, also check the temp tower for this filament, it was really easy for me to remove the supports after the printing
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Now I know the best support distance for my printer.
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Hello, Interesting test. I just downloaded it, and you mentioned in your description to use "grid" interface, not default, in the model, V2, I downloaded it's set to default. Is this an oversight, or did you mean for user to edit? Thank you for the model.
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You can use it by default, but you'll notice a slight difference if you do it with grid pattern
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that's ok
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