# Let’s talk 3D printing **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [July 23, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700 "2020-07-23T16:28:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/404 "2024-03-10T23:33:25Z")
Overhangs are your enemy either avoid them, change the design to have 45degree slopes instead or use supports or print stupid slow. On that layer. ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/405 "2024-03-11T01:31:43Z")
You could chamfer the edges of the notch and it will print cleaner. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/406 "2024-03-12T12:39:48Z")
I’m excited for this new orca feature to hide z seams [Release OrcaSlicer V2.0.0 Beta Release · SoftFever/OrcaSlicer · GitHub](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases/tag/v2.0.0-beta) scarf joints! ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/407 "2024-03-12T12:42:07Z")
I saw that the other day. Very exciting. I bet it’ll be in all the slicers soon. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/408 "2024-03-12T14:57:09Z")
![IMG_4639](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/5/7/3572eb7217c6b067c505e0fd6daad98ba40f6224.jpeg) This weekend was printing for the printer. I dislike these prints because I don’t know what will work out and what’s pointless till I try some of them but I figure it won’t hurt to print some junk pla in the roughest lowest quality I can and if they aren’t terrible then print these in petg at a better quality for aesthetics and then they won’t melt… edit: the roller and filament arm already feel like valuable additions. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/409 "2024-03-13T00:36:51Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/8/4/284ae082729d4dff6d074a4132d298aabb3f9e27.jpeg) I now dub this weight “The 45”. Everything is 45° angles. I’m pretty happy with everything except maybe the alignment of the knurling. I might go for a different texture as it’s a smaller surface, but I do think I’m going to shelve this design for a little bit and work on other things. I got my raspberry pi kit in today, so I’m probably going to start setting that up and maybe printing an enclosure to mount on the printer. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/410 "2024-03-14T03:18:20Z")
Well today has been an adventure in **not** printing. I got an octopi unit running pretty quickly but it requested I update the firmware on the printer and **that** was an odyssey. First print running now but tomorrow I need to hook up the pi cam. ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/411 "2024-03-14T03:34:49Z")
If you want to take good captures of your prints I would def recommend installing this here. The default octo recorder is mmmhh. > **[Octolapse](https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/octolapse/)** > > Octolapse ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/412 "2024-03-16T02:05:58Z")
![IMG_5820](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/4/f/14f3fdbef895b03193e3fbd69a0910acec4faff9.jpeg) ![IMG_5821](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/6/a/66a92f1af375d9e0b6ff3d70aa579ab961fe917a.jpeg) Well, here it is, my first modeled and printed yo-yo. I’ve tentatively named this one “The Pixie.” It’s Butterfly shaped with fingerspin dimples and a 1/4” wooden axle. I left the top layer open to make a response system on the inside. Right now it’s press fit together but I’ll probably glue it eventually. Comes in a little light at 42g. I like it a little heavier. I have a few tweaks to make; the edges are too sharp and the dimples too pointy, but all in all I think it’s a pretty good rookie outing. ---
**Author:** ![FrankDeath](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frankdeath/32/271970_2.png) [@FrankDeath](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankDeath)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/413 "2024-03-16T04:21:55Z")
I designed and 3D printed a bearing mount and a cap to turn PX3 knob for a juggling club into a counterweight. I’m brand new to 5A so I have nothing else to compare it to, but it feels good so far and doesn’t hurt that much. I recall the mass being around 12g. ![PXL_20240304_174127576](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/2/6/6269fc8ae581f8fc5f1cd7803ef34df78b3c9182.jpeg) ![PXL_20240316_040523909](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/4/1/1419b4a59070c9a1896ecfbe2c8f0c0d2219b497.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/414 "2024-03-16T11:29:37Z")
![IMG_5823](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/3/d/f3d5744a87654f6de845b0110c8a50ca2bbcbd11.jpeg) ![IMG_5822](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/0/5/b05eaeb12c347eba3d555b5d5b903b11f93c948b.jpeg) Here’s my second attempt. I’ve lost my 1/4” dowel stock somewhere so I’m sharing my one axle 🤣 Its basically right on the shape. 46g, edge is soft enough to play (but might round it just a tiny bit more), dimple is very good. I think I need to print one more with response holes to see if I prefer it. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/415 "2024-03-16T20:01:38Z")
![IMG_4710](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/2/4/d2429b354e2f87043734d324e3164335de5e999f.jpeg) Today I’m upgrading to dual z and added gantry supports. And some of the prints I made but some didn’t survive my toddler messing with them ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/416 "2024-03-17T20:42:40Z")
![IMG_5832](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/d/f/0df746c23e0bd51674652777c7fa83fdf2ed010f.jpeg) ![IMG_5830](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/f/f/0ffb8490b5f1de0f395e9c60da452cfd6be95f37.jpeg) Printed a 6 hole response (on the right). Still testing it with a plastic horizontally printed axle. I think I personally prefer the original response, but the weight on this one is a nicer 53g. The outer edge came out a little worse with a larger fillet and concentric bottom layer infill. I might go with the sharper just for cleanliness. ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/417 "2024-03-17T23:32:58Z")
Lookin good. Sometimes lots of small chamfers print better than fillets. :+1: ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/418 "2024-03-17T23:54:54Z")
I investigated after I printed and I think I accidentally enabled supports (I was trying to print an axle with it) and so I think the rough edge is because it decided to add a tiny bit of support material that is proving difficult to remove 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/419 "2024-03-17T23:59:52Z")
I’m also toying with the idea of flipping the print to do an engraving or design on the face, which I think would help with the fillet. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/420 "2024-03-19T10:59:37Z")
![IMG_5833](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/9/b/e9b0b5d822da1d82853acae38cc498d424a2a200.jpeg) ![IMG_5834](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/0/9/3096dde96bb36717ae44b9d77af44c47736c4f5b.jpeg) Newest print of The Pixie is on the right. A few things went well and a few things didn’t. This is my first print response holes down. The holes came out just fine. I added a 2ish mm rim, which I like. I tried a subtle inscription (it should say “try catch throw”) which, in addition to not coming out at all, creates some printing artifacts around the inscription that I don’t really care for as it looks way less clean. Rather than reworking the inscription I think I’m going to abandon it. I also accidentally closed the fingerspin dimples, so I need to re-do those. I have designed some tools to press fit the whole assembly together. Press fitting a horizontally printed axle is actually working rather well; the halves haven’t separated at all in the older print and I carried it yesterday in my work bag. ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/421 "2024-03-19T11:56:39Z")
I wonder if the friction from the string is enough to heat and deform a printed axle during play with hard throws? ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/422 "2024-03-19T13:06:30Z")
Hard to tell peeking into the gap. I did pick up some 1/4” and 5/16” dowel stock over the weekend for making axles; I just haven’t gotten around to it yet. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2024, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700/423 "2024-03-19T13:24:19Z")
Hasn’t yet but if that’s a concern then the response area would be a concern too. I imagine it could deform but petg would be the solution if pla is a problem. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700.md?page=20) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-talk-3d-printing/324700.md?page=22)