Hey @Robin3D, can you have a look at the file, see if there’s anything wrong with it?
@frankiecheska if all is good with the file, upload it here, fill in your location and then choose a Hub that can get them ready by Thursday: Online 3D Printing Service | Instant 3D Printing Quotes | Hubs
Hi Frankiecheska,
Looks like it could be a scaling problem to me and the model is coming out in mm rather than cm.
If I do a x10 upscaling on it on all axes I end up with a model that is 22.6 x 19.7 x 15.6 mm dimensions (see attached screenshot). I take it that’s more like what you were expecting?
Let me know if I can help further.
Mike
hey!
yeah i haven’t managed to have this printed yet but the problem is i would need it by Thursday?
you’re welcome to have a go if this timescale is do-able for you!!
Hi!
I haven’t managed to have it done yet but did you read Mikes comment below?
He had a go and theres quite a lot of problems with it in terms of needing a lot of support etc & also timescale… if this is okay for you then we can talk!!!
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for your time and advice!! I really appreciate it
I’ve had a play with one of those pens before and unfortunately they are extremely tricky/ should be left to the professionals
Francesca
Hey,
I’m in Coventry !
oops…i,m located in the netherlands…if id seen it sooner…
but won,t be able to get it there before thursday…
How about you @Marco_16 @ are you able to help Francesca with her print? Cheers
Hi I’m also in Coventry! I’m currently downloading the model and will get back to you if I can print it!
George
I’m down near Coventry and most likely could get them printed if they are able to be printed on fdm machines and posted to you by Wednesday/ Thursday.
That would be brilliant if you could ! did you read the below comments about the correct scaling etc?
Message me if you need more detail/info on the project!
Great! How about it, @frankiecheska? George, keep us updated on the 'if’s
I will, sorry my internet is so slow it’s taking ages to download the file. Also by how much can I upscale the design?
George
Anything that fits into 45mm3 is fine !
Francesca
Mm or cm?!
4.5cmx4.5cmx4.5cm
Ok I will try one now at 2500% original scale which is slightly over 4.5cm3 but will give us an indication. My gut instinct is that the poles may need to be thicker. I’ll see though.
okay, there is leeway with the pole thickness also if that helps.
Yes okay that probably would help as there would be less drooping on the overhangs. Also does this have to be finished up to a high standard or is it just a prototype?
Its a model for an exhibition so a relatively high standard would be preferred. It depends what you mean by a high standard?
Ok, well the thing is because my printer extrudes plastic it often struggles with overhangs as do all fdm printers. Therefore I would need to put in lots of support material for it to build onto, this is often hard to get rid of and can leave a rough surface. Anyway Ill see how this goes and get back to you.
Ah okay ! thank you!
Hi I’ve tried the print and unfortunately bad news. As feared the poles have lots of droop on them and are very week as they aren’t thick enough. Also some of the poles weren’t able to print as the overhang was too great with out support. I would recommend trying a resin printer. But if you must have it fdm printed you will need to make the poles thicker by at least 2-3mm I would think and add support in cad on pretty much all the overhangs. I will attach a picture of the failed print.
Ah thats a shame, I wouldn’t be able to make the pole thicknesses thicker quickly as it was a long process making the original model and I’m no expert in CAD! Thank you for the advice.
I suppose you could ask some people on here. There are some actual experts on here!
I’ve tried a much simpler CAD version - would this work??
Module - thicker.stl (14.3 MB)
yes this one looks better, ill have a g at printing it tomorrow if you like.
Yes thank you, that would be brilliant.
Hi gabriela3D, unfortunatly i was the 1st person to let francesca down! i current have about 30-40hrs works cued up on my machine and was unable to get a new job going untill the end of the week!
Hi,
I have tried it again and I do not believe this will be printable on a fdm machine like mine. I would see if there is anyone near you with a resin machine as others have stated. It may be able to be printed if it is much bigger than 45mm3. It is just too small for my machine. I don’t know anyone that has a resin machine and could have it done by Thursday, unfortunately.
Sorry I couldn’t help.
These models should be to the scale of 45mm3 if that helps at all.
module to print 45mm3.stl (17.1 MB)
Module - thicker 45mm3.stl (12.2 MB)
