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telengard:
Wow, looks great! Looks like you were able to trim it down a lot. I'm assuming "infil" is how much stuff is used when printing?
PL1:
--- Quote from: telengard on April 16, 2025, 10:48:21 am ---Wow, looks great! Looks like you were able to trim it down a lot.
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Thanks. :cheers:
The suggested redesign would be an even simpler triangular wedge that would trim it down even further.
--- Quote from: telengard on April 16, 2025, 10:48:21 am ---I'm assuming "infil" is how much stuff is used when printing?
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Yes. 100% infill is a solid piece of plastic. 0% infill is a hollow shell.
The "slicer" program that converts the 3d model (.stl file) into the G-code for the specific printer you will be using allows you to select the desired pattern and percentage of infill, the outer layer thickness, and many other options.
- Something like gyroid or cubic pattern at 20 or 30% infill with a 2mm outer shell (5 layers * 0.4mm nozzle) should work for printing this part with PETG filament. PETG is more flexible than the more commonly-used PLA.
https://all3dp.com/2/infill-3d-printing-what-it-means-and-how-to-use-it/
Scott
telengard:
Very interesting, I figured it was something like that.
Is there a place you can recommend to have it printed online? I don't own a 3d printer.
PL1:
--- Quote from: telengard on April 16, 2025, 03:02:06 pm ---Is there a place you can recommend to have it printed online? I don't own a 3d printer.
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I haven't used any of the online services so no idea which one to recommend or how much it would cost. :dunno
Scott
telengard:
--- Quote from: PL1 on April 16, 2025, 03:53:40 pm ---
--- Quote from: telengard on April 16, 2025, 03:02:06 pm ---Is there a place you can recommend to have it printed online? I don't own a 3d printer.
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I haven't used any of the online services so no idea which one to recommend or how much it would cost. :dunno
Scott
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Ok, I'll ask around, thanks so much for all of your help Scott! I'll let you know how it goes.