Transparent PLA
We recommend using a transparent PLA material for the frame. This material is great for diffusing the LED lights from the NeoPixel ring. There are color options so you can get creative to match your design.Printing Techniques
Build Plate PreparationsThere's a great video tutorial by Dr. Henry Thomas who demonstrations a great technique for preparing acrylic build plates for awesome prints. Wipe down the plate with a paper towel lightly dabbed in acetone. Use another paper towel and apply a tiny dab of olive oil. Wipe down the plate so a small film of oil is applied, this will allow the parts to come off the plate easier.
Live Level
We recommend going raft-less for each piece because it will have the best quality result. Each piece will require a well leveled platform. We tend to "live level" our prints, meaning we adjust the build plates thumb screws while the print is laying down filament. This way we can make adjustments directly and improve the leveling by seeing how the extruders are laying down the first layer onto the build plate. We recommend watching the first layer so that you get a more successful print. If you see the layers aren't sticking or getting knocked off, you can always cancel print, peel it off and try again.
Frame About 3 hours 35g |
PLA @230 No Raft No Support |
2.0 Layer Height 90/150mm/s |
Bottom cover About 55 minutes 10g |
PLA @230 No Raft No Support |
2.0 Layer Height 90/150mm/s |
Top cover About 50 minutes 9g |
PLA @230 No Raft No Support |
2.0 Layer Height 90/150mm/s |