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<h2>Print Profile: High Quality Mechanical Finish</h2><h3>1. General Settings</h3><ul><li>Printer: Bambu Lab P1S / X1C / A1</li><li>Nozzle: 0.4 mm</li><li>Layer Height: 0.16 mm or 0.12 mm (Choose whether you want to speed or quality)</li><li>Wall Loops: 3 (For better strength and surface finish)<ul><li>For PistonSkirt use 5 walls since light can cast through</li></ul></li><li>Infill: 10-15% (Gyroid)</li><li>Top/Bottom shell layers: 6 (for PistonHead)</li><li>Top/Bottom shell thickness: 2 mm (for PistonHead)</li></ul><h3>2. Speed &amp; Surface Quality (Critical)</h3><ul><li>Outer Wall Speed: 40 mm/s<blockquote>Slower speed ensures a much higher gloss and better precision on the screw holes.</blockquote></li></ul><h3>3. Seam Settings (The &#34;Scarf&#34; Issue)</h3><ul><li>Seam Position: Aligned or Back (Recommended over Scarf for V1.0)</li><li>Scarf Joint: OFF (by default)<blockquote>Note: In the description, I suggest keeping Scarf OFF unless the user has a perfectly calibrated filament flow. Standard &#39;Aligned&#39; seams are safer for most users.</blockquote></li></ul><h3>4. Supports</h3><ul><li>Type: Tree (Auto)</li><li>Style: Tree Slim</li><li>Threshold Angle: 55°</li><li>Support Placement: Touching buildplate only<blockquote>Support is only needed for the hollow center of the piston head. The connecting rod should print fine without them if oriented correctly.</blockquote></li></ul><h2>Filament Recommendations</h2><ul><li>Piston Parts: Silver Silk PLA (for the metallic look).</li><li>Base: Matte Black PLA (creates a great contrast that makes the piston &#34;pop&#34;).</li></ul>

0.12mm layer, 3 walls, 10% infill

<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtube.com/shorts/FCS1UDyIuVs"></oembed></figure>Bring a piece of the garage into your office! This lamp is a functional 3D-printed model of a classic automotive piston and connecting rod. It’s designed to be a centerpiece for any car enthusiast, mechanical engineer, or maker who loves industrial decor.The design is optimized for Silk PLA to give it that high-end metallic shine without the need for painting. It features a hollow piston head to house a light source and a sturdy base for stability.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>⚠️ Honesty Corner: Known Issues &amp; Tips</h3>This is a V1.0 release, and while it looks great, there are a few notes regarding the print quality:<ul><li>The Scarf Seams: I used the new &#34;Scarf Seams&#34; feature to hide the layer starts. It’s not perfect yet – you might see some small surface dips or lines depending on your retraction settings. If you want a &#34;safe&#34; print, stick to standard seams.</li><li>Screw Details: The small indentations for the screws can be a bit tricky. If your cooling isn&#39;t dialed in, they might look slightly messy. I recommend slowing down the &#34;Outer Wall&#34; speed for these parts.</li><li>Curved Surfaces: On the high-gloss Silk filament, the &#34;stepper&#34; effect on curves is more visible. Using a lower layer height (0.12mm or 0.16mm) for the top of the piston is highly recommended.</li></ul><h3>Hardware Needed</h3><ul><li>Light Socket: Designed for a standard small LED socket (e.g., E14 or a specialized 3D-printing lamp kit).</li></ul>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000002697706/design/7139bee3dbac5fdf.gif"></figure>

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