Example from the creator of it https://youtu.be/WGsi5SCurpM
Site that adds support fins instead of traditional supports.
21 days ago by GrayBackgroundMusic to c/3dprinting
Bluewing 3 points 21 days ago
Scarring is mostly a matter of what you set your top z distance to vs support type chosen. Perhaps he left it too tight. And the amount of filament used by the supports can vary greatly from one model to the next. Tree supports often uses more material than you might think for example.
Supports are not a one size fits all.
definitemaybe 1 point 20 days ago
Supports are not a one size fits all.
Exactly.
This isn't the perfect tool for every model, but there are definitely situations where a support fin would be perfect, and they're hard to get with most (all) slicers?
GrayBackgroundMusic 1 point 21 days ago
Agreed, no tool is perfect. However, I'm glad to have another tool in my kit!
Bluewing 6 points 21 days ago
Interesting. A screenshot of a random model
It has placed a supports correctly at the front of the view, but added an unnecessary support on the taper in the back. And is unwilling to place any support in the vertical slots. Still, it shows a good promise to be useful.
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I watched his video and I wasn't totally convinced that it's better than tree supports. One example he showed used more filament and still left significant marks. Maybe the design can get some refinement once more people get their hands on it.
I looked forward to trying it out when I get a chance though, and hearing what other people think.
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