Print Support Test

🛠️ Support & Overhang Stress Test (Tree vs Standard)
This model was specifically designed to test the effectiveness and quality

of supports (standard and tree) on critical geometries and embossed text.

It is a quick but comprehensive test to calibrate Z distances and the support interface.

📋 What this test analyzes:
* Top Surface Quality: The "TEST" text allows checking the precision of features and the closure of top layers.
* Support Removal: Three different structures to evaluate how easy it is to remove supports without damaging the model.
* Overhangs: A dedicated block to test sharp angles and filament adhesion in mid-air.
* Support-Model Interface: Checks if the contact point leaves excessive marks or if the surface remains clean.

⚙️ Recommended Settings (Test Profile):
* Material: PLA / PETG (Great for testing the different temperatures shown on the plate).
* Layer Height: 0.2mm (standard) or 0.12mm (for precision tests).
* Supports: Enable "Tree Supports" for the two pillars and "Standard" for the solid block for a direct comparison.
* Infill: 10-15% (Gyroid recommended).

💡 Tips for success:
If supports are too difficult to remove, try increasing the Top Z Distance by 0.02mm at a time.

If, however, the surface above the support appears "sagging", slightly reduce the temperature or increase cooling.
If you print this test, upload a photo! It helps me understand how to improve the model.

🚀 My Test Setup:
For those who want to compare their results, here are the print details shown in the photos:
* Printer: Bambulab P2S
* Filament: PLA and PETG
* Print Time: 33 minutes
* Filament Consumption: 5g total

🔧 Slicer Parameters (Crucial)
* Supports: Thin tree supports for isolated parts and normal supports for the overhang block.
* Z Support Distance: 0.2 mm (ideal for clean detachment without residue).
* Cooling (Part Cooling): 100% after the second layer (to prevent plastic from "dripping" on overhangs).
* Outer Wall Speed: Reduced to 50 mm/s to maximize the definition of the "TEST" text.