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by Lez0
April 30th, 2023, 1:58 am
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: smoothing out a surface
Replies: 7
Views: 2548

Re: smoothing out a surface

I use blender to "decimate" stl files, that is, to reduce the number of triangles. I then import the new file into Freecad and save it as a step file so I can work on it.
I'm not able to smooth the part but I can then work on it in a CAD program, like adding or taking away features.
Lez
by Lez0
April 29th, 2023, 1:54 am
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: smoothing out a surface
Replies: 7
Views: 2548

Re: smoothing out a surface

Hi t4gp3
There is no easy way to smooth this out. It's a stl file which is make up of triangles. It has been exported from a 3D modelling software.
There are various programs that can work with this file format (stl), but as far as I know they can't turn the triangles into smooth surfaces.
Lez
by Lez0
April 24th, 2023, 1:55 am
Forum: Filament and printing material
Topic: Which is good quality filament
Replies: 8
Views: 11489

Re: Which is good quality filament

I only use Sunlu now and it's always been consistent for me. I haven't bought any recently so I can't say about supply problems.
by Lez0
April 22nd, 2023, 12:04 pm
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: Anycubic Photon M3 Premium
Replies: 5
Views: 10877

Re: Anycubic Photon M3 Premium

I have 2 resin printer, I've had the first one a few years now. Once you get the hang of them they are great, the learning curve isn't as steep as an FDM, in my opinion. The main thing to understand is the supports and the angle of the print. Sometime it's better to put the part at an angle to get a...
by Lez0
April 17th, 2023, 3:39 am
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: Anycubic Photon M3 Premium
Replies: 2
Views: 1999

Re: Anycubic Photon M3 Premium

I think Chitubox is the best for resin, that's what I use.
by Lez0
April 11th, 2023, 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coffee Chat 2023
Replies: 20
Views: 29884

Re: Coffee Chat 2023

And don't forget fruit, plenty of oranges, apples, grapes etc.
Especially grapes,
grape juice,
fermented grape juice,
OK wine.....
by Lez0
April 11th, 2023, 10:46 am
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: Globby Resin Prints - Elego Saturn 2 and Lychee
Replies: 4
Views: 2094

Re: Globby Resin Prints - Elego Saturn 2 and Lychee

The basic problem is you are trying to print a flat area, think about it. You have all these supports then the next 0.05mm is a big flat thin piece of cured resin, it going to flap around. Put the print at an angle: 45deg.png Can you see that the printer is only doing a small area at each layer does...
by Lez0
April 10th, 2023, 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coffee Chat 2023
Replies: 20
Views: 29884

Re: Coffee Chat 2023

I would say take up cycling to get fit, but that didn't work out too well for me! :-(
by Lez0
April 9th, 2023, 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coffee Chat 2023
Replies: 20
Views: 29884

Re: Coffee Chat 2023

As the saying goes, my bike is OK. :lol:
Yes I'm healing well thank you.
Les
by Lez0
April 9th, 2023, 2:19 am
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: Globby Resin Prints - Elego Saturn 2 and Lychee
Replies: 4
Views: 2094

Re: Globby Resin Prints - Elego Saturn 2 and Lychee

This type of thing is normal with resin printers. You can reduce it by putting more supports in. The other option is to have the face flat on the bed, this can cause other problems if your not careful. Another solution is to put the part at an angle, say 45°, it all depends on the shape of the print...
by Lez0
April 7th, 2023, 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coffee Chat 2023
Replies: 20
Views: 29884

Re: Coffee Chat 2023

Wow you have been busy Paul and congratulation on your Bachelor's degree. I'm out of action for a bit as I crashed on my bike and broke my hip, got a new one 4 days later. I'm hobbling about with a walking stick, but still managed to get a small print done. I'm waiting until I can sort out my JGauro...
by Lez0
March 28th, 2023, 3:08 am
Forum: Cura
Topic: cura not slicing
Replies: 26
Views: 10921

Re: cura not slicing

You could also try Onshape, there is a free version.
by Lez0
March 18th, 2023, 3:58 am
Forum: Other Slicing programs
Topic: CHITUBOX
Replies: 5
Views: 10691

Re: CHITUBOX

Hi replishape.
Thanks for that, I'll have a play around with these settings.
Do you have any recommendations as to what values I should start with?
by Lez0
March 11th, 2023, 1:48 am
Forum: Other Slicing programs
Topic: CHITUBOX
Replies: 5
Views: 10691

Re: CHITUBOX

I have done gears without any problems, I lay them flat on the bed, no supports. The only problem is the "elephants foot" that you get for the first few layers, This can be resolved by putting a chamfer on that side of the gears
by Lez0
February 17th, 2023, 9:25 am
Forum: Other make/model 3D Printers!
Topic: UK power supply
Replies: 2
Views: 1612

Re: UK power supply

If it's a European 2 pin plug the supply will be 240v, just change the cable.
Lez

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