Housey - 3D Printing Benchmark

Introducing "Housey" – The Next Evolution in 3D Printing Benchmarks

The 3D printing community has long relied on the "Benchy," a small ship, as the standard benchmark model for testing printer capabilities. However, recent licensing issues with the Benchy have prompted a need for a new, accessible, and effective testing solution. Enter "Housey," a 25mm squared 3D benchmark designed to provide precise print performance evaluation while doubling as a torture test for any printer.

Why Choose Housey?

Housey is not just a simple benchmark model – it’s a versatile tool designed to test the full range of a printer’s capabilities. Compact, efficient, and packed with features, it ensures users get a comprehensive understanding of their printer’s performance in just 30 minutes using a 0.2mm layer height and a 0.4mm nozzle.

Key Features and Tests:

1. Archway Torture Test:
   • The central archway running through the house is a critical test for bridging and overhang capabilities. It challenges a printer's ability to produce clean, unsupported structures.
2. Round Windows:
   • Two round, extruded windows on the front of Housey test the precision of circular features and fine detail printing.
3. Chimney:
   • The chimney adds an additional test for small vertical structures and overhang quality, ensuring a printer excels at tight, detailed builds.
4. Fine Detail Hot Tub:
   • Inside the open back of Housey is a miniature hot tub, a square-shaped detail that pushes a printer’s ability to render small, intricate features with accuracy.
5. Roof Design with 40° Angles:
   • The roof includes steep 40° angles transitioning to flat surfaces, challenging a printer’s overhang capabilities and testing how well it can handle gradual slopes and unsupported layers.
6. First Layer Adhesion Test:
   • The base of Housey includes an etched design that acts as a practical test for first-layer adhesion and initial layer height calibration.
7. Flat Spots and Overhangs:
   • The roof also incorporates small flat overhangs, providing an additional layer of torture testing for unsupported features.

Benefits of Using Housey:

• Comprehensive Testing: Housey evaluates a wide range of printer capabilities, from bridging to overhangs, fine details, and first-layer adhesion.
• Quick and Efficient: With a compact 25mm design, Housey prints in approximately 30 minutes, making it an ideal test for quick evaluations.
• Open and Accessible: Unlike the Benchy, Housey comes without restrictive licensing, ensuring it’s available for everyone to use and share.
• Torture Test Functionality: Beyond benchmarking, Housey pushes printers to their limits, identifying areas for improvement in calibration and settings.

Housey – The Future of 3D Printing Benchmarks

As the Benchy becomes less accessible due to licensing restrictions, Housey steps up as the ideal replacement. It’s more than just a model; it’s a symbol of innovation and freedom in the 3D printing world. Designed with both practicality and precision in mind, Housey ensures that hobbyists, professionals, and manufacturers alike have a reliable tool to evaluate their 3D printers.

Say goodbye to Benchy and embrace Housey as the new standard for 3D printing benchmarks. Test smarter, print better, and join the movement to make 3D printing more accessible for everyone.