Printer Support Tester

This 3D printer support tester is a compact, efficiency-focused calibration model designed to help you dial in your slicer's support settings.

The model features a series of progressive overhangs, bridges, and varying gap distances specifically engineered to test support separation, surface finish, and ease of removal. By printing this benchmark, you can fine-tune your $Z$-distance, XY separation, and support interface density to achieve clean, easily removable supports without sacrificing the underside quality of your prints.

Key Features:

• Low Filament Usage: These test prints use less then 3 grams of filament each with pays for itself because you now know which support is best for you.
• Quick Print Time: Optimized for minimal filament usage and fast printing, letting you iterate and test settings rapidly.

Perfect for testing new filament types (like PETG or PLA) or dialing in dual-extrusion soluble supports.

Plate 1: Normal - Grid - Strong and stable normal supports.

Plate 2: Normal - Snug - Material saving normal support.

Plate 3: Tree - Slim - More aggressive branch merging and less filament.

Plate 4: Tree - Strong - Stronger tree supports.

Plate 5: Tree - Hybrid - A combo of tree and normal supports.

Plate 6: Tree - Organic - Reduces scaring and it's easier to remove.