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We need a simple file format and or mathematical expression that describes the 3D clearance around the nozzle for a particular printer. This way slicers can aut
by _yb2s 2y ago
We need a simple file format and or mathematical expression that describes the 3D clearance around the nozzle for a particular printer. This way slicers can automatically slope things as much as possible automatically. I suspect this would be useful on most printers even without modifying the hardware- even a a very small layer slope would improve overhangs a lot.
- dotnet00 2y agoThe clearances don't tend to be all that big since most good part cooling ducts surround the nozzle. That said, many higher end hobbyist printers have the ability to physically tilt the bed/gantry, which would allow for true non-planar printing accessible to a large number of people with just appropriate gcode and slicer improvements. Edit: Actually, come to think of it, it's common for the front to remain open, for easily viewing the nozzle during printing. So non-planar prints should be possible on pretty much any printer in the y axis at least.
- kragen 2y agostl would be fine for that