Chinese Dragon_Dragon Soaring Nine Five

Dragon Soaring Through the Clouds

• I have always wanted to print a dragon with a dynamic and exaggerated tension, and after much deliberation, I decided to take on the challenge.

  This creation can serve as a Feng Shui ornament. The featured printing material is Tianrui Silk Gold PLA, with a layer height of 0.16-0.2, tree-like supports combined with a tree structure, a threshold of 25, and a raft of 10.The support removal difficulty is four stars, and it has been pre-sliced into separate parts.

  Configuration 1: Enlarged version, excellent results, easier support removal compared to the original version, but with a longer printing time.

  Configuration 2: For those short on time, you can download the optimized version with enhanced support adhesion for the smallest size (be patient when removing supports, use the peeling method for small structures).

  Configuration 3: The whiskers are separated into a separate part.(If the whisker print is not ideal, you can try cutting them off and printing them separately to reattach them)

  Configuration 4: Uploaded the uncut version of the whole model according to user requirements (requires you to design your own supports to challenge one-piece printing).

  Please adjust the material temperature to suit your own printer before printing. For any questions, you can first discuss in the comments section. Welcome all bigwigs to share your print results and comments! Thank you all!

   

• The size can be scaled for printing based on your personal preference,I recommend using PLA material, which will result in a more delicate finish!
• You can print with the default settings, but those with higher requirements can fine-tune it themselves. Please enable "Only Support Key Areas" in the support settings. Please enable "Only Support Key Areas" in the support settings. Please enable "Only Support Key Areas" in the support settings.
• Personal experience: When removing supports, always remember to use your skills to remove them in the direction you need. Be sure to first cut off the part of the support that is far away from the contact surface, leaving just enough for the pliers to open to the optimal extent. This allows you to perfectly clamp the pliers onto the topmost layer of the support that is closest to the model, using the pliers to roll and tear. This can greatly increase the chances of rolling up the layer of support to be removed. Remember to adjust your hand position, be patient, and proceed step-by-step.

• 3D Printing Tips and Preparation Notes

• (All the models published by this account have been tested and printed, and can adapt to all machine models. Before printing, you need to check if the printer and materials are working properly. If you encounter any problems that cannot be resolved, please feel free to send me a private message, and I will do my best to help!
• Note:
• If you encounter any problems, you can go to theReference Learning Area: Print Quality and Troubleshooting | Bambu Lab Wiki
• Ensure that the printer plate is clean. It is recommended to wipe it with 95% medical alcohol after each print to ensure stable print quality and prevent crashes. This is because any oil left behind from touching the print plate after printing will significantly reduce adhesion, and any small debris or residue from previous prints will also affect the first layer print quality, thereby reducing the yield rate.
• Pay attention to drying your materials (PLA generally does not need to be dried, as it has a good moisture resistance). This will greatly affect your print quality and printing experience! Materials that have been sitting for a long time will inevitably absorb moisture, and if stringing or spaghetti occurs, you need to consult the seller for drying parameters and printing parameters to adjust them. Most sellers' materials are not dried when they leave the factory, so you can pre-dry them if possible, and the print results will be better.
• Choosing the right printing material. PLA is usually chosen for appearance parts, while PEGT is usually chosen for structural parts. Both of these materials are relatively affordable and have almost no toxic gas emissions. (For health reasons, it is best to have an air purifier running)
• When using materials from a new manufacturer, it is recommended to calibrate the material flow rate immediately after the first print and adjust the calibration coefficient. This will greatly affect your printing quality and is a necessary process for making new materials adapt to your printer.
• If you encounter problems such as a sudden decrease in print quality and low yield rate, check if the nozzle is clogged, check if the printer is placed stably (it's safer to place it directly on the ground) and you can also try recalibrating the printer.
• Print at the speed recommended in the model description. Overhang quality, the number of model faces and print speed are directly related, a suitable speed (too fast or too slow is not good) will allow more time for the material to cool and solidify during deposition.
• Set the hotbed and nozzle temperature appropriately depending on the material. Too high or too low temperature can lead to warping, layer deformities, or adhesion problems, affecting print quality and success rate. For users with P1S or higher models, if the temperature inside the user chamber exceeds 35 degrees Celsius, be sure to open the glass door of the machine body.