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joeln
(@joeln)
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printing issues with round edges/corners

Hi, I am trying to print this - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4683637

I have it working pretty nicely except for the bulb/sphere at the end, its 1/2 printed and stringy. (See attachment)

Looking back at all my prints, all the rounded stuff looks bad like this, but everything else I have been able to live with it.

I converted the stl using prusa slicer, using PETG from prusa. I didn't change any settings.

What can I check/try to fix this?

thx

Joel

 

Posted : 19/01/2022 4:57 pm
Swiss_Cheese
(@swiss_cheese)
Noble Member
RE: printing issues with round edges/corners

It doesn't look like you even attempted to use supports when printing it.

post a Zipped up .3mf project file exported from PrusaSlicer, and I'll take a look and see if I can help. The .3mf file should be setup as you would when trying to print the part and will allow us to see all the settings as they pertain to the model in your project.

Note if you do not Zip the file the forum server will not allow it to be posted.

 

Regards

 

Swiss_Cheese

The Filament Whisperer

Posted : 20/01/2022 1:28 am
joeln
(@joeln)
New Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: printing issues with round edges/corners

Yes, thank you attached. Can you give me more details on "attempted to use supports"? What do you mean, can you point me to documentation?

 

Ball_Joint_Mount_V2_for_BMW_i3_.3mf

Posted : 20/01/2022 6:36 pm
sylviatrilling
(@sylviatrilling)
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RE: printing issues with round edges/corners

See https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/support-material_1698

Mk3S+,SL1S

Posted : 20/01/2022 7:10 pm
Swiss_Cheese
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Noble Member
RE: printing issues with round edges/corners

@joeln

 

I'm building a profile for you to use as a base line, for developing your understanding, Ill post it when I'm finished.

 

Regards

 

Swiss_Cheese

The Filament Whisperer

Posted : 21/01/2022 2:20 am
joeln
(@joeln)
New Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: printing issues with round edges/corners

Thank you everyone, last night I tried generating supports and it worked much better, Swiss Cheese I would still like to learn from what you come up with, thanks for the help!

Posted : 21/01/2022 3:00 pm
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