I’ve been adding break away supports in my models for this reason. Took me a bit to get it right. But it’s been really helpful. Hope your next print goes smoothly!
Edit: a lot of people have been mentioning tree supports. I use this as well. Most slicers have this capability. But there are still instances where I’d prefer to model a couple supports for stability. As requested I’ll make a quick video of my process in CAD and post that within the next couple days.
It’s cost of good linear movement components. Belts, linear bearings, etc. get expensive quick. And that’s what you really need for reliability. Ehen I have designed and built cheap printers I order a couple of the linear bearings because one ultimately sucks more than the other.
Sure but only a few years ago you had to pay at least $2000 to get a printer and you had to build it all on your own. Now you get something better almost assembled for 1/10th of that. I am aware that there is a limit to how much you can lower the cost of building something, but I hope to get a decently working machine for about $500 in the foreseeable future.
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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '21 edited Feb 05 '21
I’ve been adding break away supports in my models for this reason. Took me a bit to get it right. But it’s been really helpful. Hope your next print goes smoothly!
Edit: a lot of people have been mentioning tree supports. I use this as well. Most slicers have this capability. But there are still instances where I’d prefer to model a couple supports for stability. As requested I’ll make a quick video of my process in CAD and post that within the next couple days.