Comment on Some people think that proprietary software for a 3d printer is a plus?

CIA_chatbot@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I wouldn’t be surprised if these were laser wood cutters or something similar that have been converted after not selling. It is very strange to only have 200mm height on a purpose built 3d printer.

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• empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I would unironically kill for a printer with very large but short dimensions like that

  99% of the time when I’m limited by my printer’s footprint, it’s in bed area not total volume.

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  • CIA_chatbot@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Actually, when you put it that way - I can totally see your point I have 3 large footprint printers but x and y are really what used most, for big z index prints I have a print mill

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  • MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    you could try splitting larger models and joining them - i’ve had good results with dovetail joints in prusaslicer for wider prints that exceed my build volume, works suprisingly well for functional parts.

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    • empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I already do that, semi-frequently, but it can be a pain to get right for parts that require really accurate geometric stability (e.g I’ve been printing some engine components out of PA6-CF these days, had to redesign a few to fit on the build plate).

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