the Eye of Sauron the Terrible few could endure

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the Eye of Sauron the Terrible few could endure

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.2mm nozzle, mini version, multi-color, 72mm tall, 800+ webs
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Update: 

It occurred to me that packing 800+ webs into a small model was good but didn't totally embrace the spirit of the .2mm nozzle challenge. Packing 800+ webs into the smallest possible model might though. So I've added print profiles for a “mini” version of the Eye of Sauron. It's just 72mm tall (less than 3") yet includes all of the details from the original model. Prints much faster too. Enjoy!

 

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This project started off with attempting to design a model which included a dense web of bridges requiring the precision of the .2mm nozzle.

 

I've created several “suspended” models using long, but sparse webs so have a lot of experience designing robust bridges. An idea I've been wanting to explore is rather than making sparse webs which are less prominent create a dense cloud of webs which, while still translucent, had more substance. After a bit of experimentation I added the goal of sculpting the cloud of webs into a interesting shape rather than just some number of identical layers. There are over 800 webs in this design each perfectly straight but the angle of the webs changes as the print progresses to create a cloud of webs that has curves in it.

 

I've include two profiles, single color and multi-color. 

  • Single color prints the entire model: tower, webs, and eye in the same filament. If you have AMS I did paint a different color on the inside back of the eye as it looks cool if that is black or a contrasting color. This is optional though. If you want everything printed in the same filament just choose that filament for both colors in Bambu Handy or Studio.
  • Multi-color prints the tower in one filament and the eye and webs in another filament. Again, I painted the inside of the eye yet another color if you want to use a third contrasting filament. I also painted the outside of the eye to use the tower filament in parts of the design. This model has lots of surface detail so is quite easy to paint using the fill tool. Setting Smart fill angle down to 5% works well. 

I've also included a web speed calibration piece. These webs are .08mm thick and .2mm wide. They are super tiny. They print amazingly well using the filaments I've tried so far which include Bambu Labs PLA Basic, FLASHFORGE Metal-Filled Aluminum, and LOCYFENS 2 in 1 Coextrusion. Material variation happens though, especially in silk PLA, so you can print the calibration piece first if you want to confirm your filament will work well. If you find your webs print better at a different speed you can change the Outer wall speed of the Web.stl in the Eye of Sauron model to that speed. 

 

Please share your experience in the comments. Would love to see pictures of the materials and paint jobs folks come up with.

 

Enjoy!

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Love this model but having some issues getting the strands to print correctly. Can you explain to me why Orca slicer is treating the strands as outer walls and not bridging ? I have played around trying to get the software to see it as bridging but no luck
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I turned off the generic bridging settings in favor of setting the bridge flow ratio and speed myself. They are set on the web part in the objects tab. If you prefer the slicer's bridge settings you can turn them on by checking Detect overhang walls. Does that help?
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Replying to @pixelated :
yes thats perfect thanks. ill be having another go shortly :)
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Replying to @jackcooper95 :
Great. My experience is regular PLA's work really well. Silk PLA's can be extremely variable though. If you find your chosen material is difficult you can try printing the calibration piece I included to learn what settings work for your material.
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Wow this is crazy
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Thanks. I've been messing around with 3d printers since 2017 and 3d modeling for a few years now. I would have never even imagined attempting something so intricate before experiencing the Bambu Labs ecosystem. Even if I had tuned a printer to the point it could print such a design there would have been nearly zero chance of others being successful if I shared the design.
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finally I found a printable thing from Lord of the Rings you are saving my ASS
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It's really cool when designers are pushing their creative methods ! Nice one !
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Thanks!
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Thanks for your review.
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