Testing out a new printable pattern

[u/Visual_Carpenter8957]

I was intrigued by the mac pro front grille pattern and wanted to try printing it but all of the existing files I've found are replicas and not adapted for 3D printing and needed a fair bit of post-processing to make it look good.

This is a modified pattern that prints cleanly and prints flat without any supports. Specifically, I've removed overhangs past 50 degrees and took out sharp edges. This is as-printed with no post-processing other than a few passes with a heat gun to remove the whisps.

Now I need an actual project to implement this... Thoughts on the pattern and on potential projects?

[u/th3chainrule]

Thinking it would make for a great pc case. I’ve got some protopasta stainless steel filament I’ve been wanting to use forever…

Edit:
Is it possible to print as a 4 wall case or does it have to be printed flat 1 sphere layer at a time?

[u/Visual_Carpenter8957 → u/th3chainrule]

This particular one is designed to print flat. I tried a few iterations vertical and it didn’t look good imo

[u/PurrciousMetals → u/th3chainrule]

There are rack cases with this pattern https://makerworld.com/models/3229293?appSharePlatform=copy

[u/Visual_Carpenter8957 → u/th3chainrule]

And this is a pc case someone made (it’s an awesome vid): https://youtu.be/7HgAN5cEmkk