How do I print this? Gyro maze
Hi all,
I'm trying to print this object https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1282585
It has two mazes both on top and bottom side. But when I slice it with PrusaSlicer, all I get is:
Empty layers detected, the output would not be printable.
Object name: maze_gyro_with_a_ring.stl
Print z: 0.400000
This is usually caused by negligibly small extrusions or by a faulty model. Try to repair the model or change its orientation on the bed.
... and I'm not surprised by that: both sides aren't planar, and will require supports. So I added supports, but after printing they were impossible to remove.
But the object has been printed (see photos on Thingiverse), so there must be a way to print it. The author didn't include instructions and I got no answer from my request for information.
Of course I can print it if I remove the bottom maze (by editing the OpenSCAD file) so it becomes flat. But it would be half as fun 🙂 (I'm printing it anyway)
I have a Prusa MK3S with no MMU and no water-soluble filament, so that's not an option for me... unless it's possible to use two filaments with a single extruder?
Any other ideas?
Best regards,
Enrico
RE: How do I print this? Gyro maze
you could try this
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RE: How do I print this? Gyro maze
Rotating it 45 degrees did the trick! The supports went away in one piece, and the maze is perfectly visible! Here it is:
It may need some post-processing, but I'm totally happy with the result.
Thank you so much for the suggestion!
Kind regards,
Enrico