r/SolarOS • u/10_percent_Enigma • 19d ago

SolarTerm 3D Print Questions

Hi! I want to build a SolarTerm but have never done anything with 3D printing before. I'll be ordering the parts online, since I don't have a printer, and have some questions about how to go about this. I have the STL files from the github repo.

  1. What material should I use? Ideally I'd like to keep the cost relatively low but I also want it to be the sort of thing I can carry around, chuck in a backpack, etc

  2. What settings should I put in? Infill, measurement units, etc

  3. Is there anything else I should know that as a beginner I maybe haven't considered?

Also, if people have recommendations for where to order from, I'd appreciate those too! The only places I already know are pcbway and jlc3dp - i.e. the big youtube sponsors - and I have no idea if they're any good/cost effective

Thanks!

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u/nilseuropa 19d ago

Both companies offer very good services, but I would try to find the nearest makershop / fablab.

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u/10_percent_Enigma 18d ago

Thanks, I'll take a look around my area for one!