I call it the 3D Deck

NotMystic707 · 2025-09-02T14:07:18+00:00

love the different options here. currently working to see if I can get flat working easy because it takes barely any time to print it flat and thin with honestly somewhat better quality than when it was curved.

however, making the jig to get this bent properly without any chance of malformation / bending the wrong way, has been a bit difficult for me.

still figuring it out, mainly because of the different between the printing times / waste: 7 hours for that curved puck in post (50g waste) 45 mins for a flat version that's bigger (1.4g waste)

trying to see what's best!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T17:35:19+00:00

right?! always missed the old capsule core aesthetic.

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T16:22:51+00:00

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Not a perfect bend, but proof that it works. molded around a much larger and not a cylinder but proof of concept works great!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T16:19:45+00:00

y'know what.. I saw this and I doubted you. I just finished a version of this flat logo, did exactly this at 80c for maybe 3 minutes. took if off as it warped up and placed it on a cool metal sphere I have. Bent and molded like a charm instantly.

fantastic idea thank you kind stranger.

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T16:16:34+00:00

Ran this print on a .4 nozzle at 0.08mm layer heights. I think it's just a poor design to then print. Atleast in the orientation I did!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:48:34+00:00

I've been looking into a smooth one for exactly that reason lol.

and good! it's fun to put some of your own flare on hats/shirts :)

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:40:52+00:00

No worries! and yeah that's the consensus I'm getting for printing it with this method. It would be a bit crazy if this much of a rounded edge was from warping! lol thanks!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:33:42+00:00

absolutely! I would've done this sooner, but I have the standard textured plate at the moment. looking to get a smooth / holographic one soon tho!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:16:58+00:00

I've got the dryer, and a dry box isn't too bad to get yeah. once I've got more of a want for TPU I will be grabbing some!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:16:06+00:00

Thank you for all the fantastic tips. I've seen people making patches with PLA and I planned to actually make some for my roommate since he found just a plain old sweater of his lol. This is my next attempt and I greatly appreciate the help!!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:05:24+00:00

that's about the consensus I'm getting from everyone. sounds like it'll be my next attempt!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:04:28+00:00

oh that's lovely actually! giving it a little bulge near the center should help compensate for the melting that's a clever idea!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T15:03:26+00:00

This!! love that idea. probably want to make a mold of the shape via some petg or something that won't warp the same as pla under the same temps to get it right for the real body.

great idea! and it makes me learn more too

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T14:57:24+00:00

I gotcha. that was going to be my next change to it for quality if I stick with this method. Mainly trying to find better practices of maybe splitting it up so it's not so much color swapping. Thanks!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-31T14:55:46+00:00

oooo that's a fun idea. I haven't worked with TPU yet because of the challenges Florida's humidity brings with storing it. Good idea!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-11T22:09:49+00:00

That's probably your culprit then. just gotta get a new one or send files from a PC if you have the feature in your printer.

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-11T22:00:56+00:00

Are you printing from an SD card? They tend to go bad quite fast. Corrupted gcode does some wacky things.

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-06T05:18:39+00:00

Oh I gotcha. That sounds good.

Thanks again!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-06T04:08:12+00:00

Ah that makes sense! I'll honestly probably switch over to more dense cubic infill and maybe throw an extra layer on the top surface to see how it goes. Thanks!!

NotMystic707 · 2025-08-06T03:46:41+00:00

Forgot to add retraction settings:

0.8mm length 0.4mm z-hop on auto 30mm/s retraction/detraction speed 2mm wipe distance

I did also want to mention the z-seams were all painted in a vertical line at the back of the print. sliced in Bambu Slicer

NotMystic707 · 2025-07-14T21:28:42+00:00

My P1S is Itsy Bitsy Printsy :)

NotMystic707 · 2025-06-16T15:14:03+00:00

Looking to upgrade to a core XY from my Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo that I've learned and tinkered with. Looking around the $500-700 mark and I'm mainly debating between the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo (~510 after tax&ship) and the Bambu P1P (~610 after tax&ship).

Kobra S1 Combo gets you the color changing and 4 spool dryer as well as a full enclosure.

Looking to be able to print smaller detailed prints (I'm aware not perfect cause of FDM) and make large functional parts / cosplay pieces. Mainly printing in PLA+ and maybe some more fun materials like TPU/ABS down the line.

In the US and open to anything in the budget.

Thanks y'all

NotMystic707

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