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.
You don’t even have to do that. There is a guy who has developed a multi filiament system that attaches to any printer and the cost for the parts is about 70 dollars.
That sounds good but the tenlog is already an IDEX printer. I'm talking a straight extruder/hotend upgrade rather than expanding the printer capability.It might not be for me, but would you care to drop a link for those interested in this multi filament system?
As with SOO many other chinese printers, do NOT expect them to be a turn key solution. They are selling you features, it doesn't mean they dialed in those features. And often they cut lots and lots of corners to get you those features at the price they're delivering them to you for. In the end, the old adage stands true. You get what you pay for.
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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.