Are there any plans to release larger STLs that can make use of a larger build plate? My build plate is 350x350mm, and many parts (wheels, foot rest, etc) could easily fit in this space if the pieces were combined. Larger pieces would reduce the print time, filament used, and build time for those who could take advantage of them.
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I’ve moved some parts around on build plates depending on the colors I’m using. Not hard to do.
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Thanks for replying. To clarify, I don’t mean combining build plates so there are fewer plates to print. I mean structurally combining the STLs so there are fewer objects to assemble.
Take the footrest as an example. If you print the parts as arranged with 3 perimeters/tops/bottoms and 15% gyroid infill, with conservative speed settings, the print takes 1d9h and ~470g filament:
If instead the footrest is fused into one piece (done quick and dirty in Blender), using the same settings, the filament used drops to around 400g (~15% savings), and print time drops to around 1d (~27% savings). Actual savings may be greater if locking pin slots are eliminated and parts are combined for real in CAD instead of Blender:
I acknowledge that my build size is unusual, so I understand this probably isn’t a top priority for the project. Just something to consider for the future. As CoreXYs become cheaper and more manufacturers offer larger format printers, I would expect more and more people will have larger build plates to leverage.
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There actually is a file for the foot rest in one part on the public google drive.
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Oh thanks, I didn’t know that. The savings are even better starting from a clean STEP file. Print time of 20h (40% faster) and 338g filament used (27% less):
Usually that prints standing up on the large end. Not sure if it will make any difference being printed in that orientation or not.
Looks like it’s a bit slower (1d3h) and uses a bit more filament (389g) standing up. But not a huge increase.
I would guess the existing pieces are printed standing up not for strength reasons, but to avoid needing supports. The interlocking pieces would need to be supported if laying down flat. Standing up doesn’t require any supports, which saves filament and print time. I’m not an engineer, but I would expect that both orientations are sufficiently strong with proper layer adhesion.
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there is a print file for the H2S/D series printers that might help
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I second this! I would love to be able to print bigger sections in one piece on my H2D