Frank, this was a massive help, I've been struggling with removing supports and the support density has helped me no end, yesterday eas the first time I printed with a raft and used the support density that you described and the supports came of sooooooo easy and didn't leave a massive mess. Thank you
Another strategy for preserving fine details at the bottom of a model is to turn off the "Automatically drop models to the build plate" setting (Preferences > Configure Cura> General) and raising the model a millimeter or two off the build plate so that everything at the bottom is on supports regardless of orientation. Z-clearance permitting you may also be able to print more vertically, potentially reducing print time and support material. In some cases, though, doing so may just raise some features that require support, like the eyes on the mask at the beginning, making for taller supports without really reducing material used. It's also a good idea to keep *some* tilt for tall prints to make sure they don't topple over before they finish. So it may not always be the best option, but it's shaved between 30 minutes and 1 1/2 hours off of a few prints for me.
Its amazing how much 3d printing has improved. I've seen some printers in the affordable $200-500 range. Tempted after watching this video! Thanks for sharing
very good video i started printing only a few months ago it has given me the move i needed to get a new hobby and will say it is worth and its lot of fun to do anyone thinking about it try it P.S if you don't want to spend time making your own most likely someone has done it this is a good way to start as well XD
I'll decrease my Support Interface Density too. I find that it can be a real pain to sand off at times. I also take advantage of using just a brim, which saves time and filament, but like you said it's not one size fits all.
Very informative video for helping me work on how to go about printing a clone trooper helmet. One question though in regard to supports. Are you using the gyroid pattern on those as well as the helmet, and if not what have you found to be the best option? Thank you.
In one of your previous scaling vids i noticed we have the same size head (well like 99% the same) what do you scale your mk85 helmet from cgtrader to? Save me printing test rings, love the channel your the reason im making a suit!!
I'm getting a haze on my paint. Not sure why... used sandable dupli-color then dupli-color metal cast red. Haze, then used Krypton fusion paint and primer, then red again...same problem...
Any Cura Profiles that would work with the Anycubic Vyper? Still can’t quite seem to get my prints to come out clean. I currently have Cura 4.13 and I am using Amazon PLA
I have a neptune 3 max. Im trying to do figures. And its in pieces. They are about 3 to 5 inches a piece. But they are taking daysssss to print.. can you help me please with settings. Its making me nuts.
i’m trying to get into 3D printing so i downloaded Ultimaker Cura but it’s really laggy once i try to preview it after slicing it, is there anything i can do to fix that or do i just need a better computer? i have an ASUS Laptop
Hey I saw your cosplay led eye on alliexpress it is 2to 3dollors but it cannot be shipped to me because I am living in india so i search it on ebay it is 10 dollors Can I get cosplay led eye from you
What about nozzle size and print quality, I bought one model, rocketeer helmet that in the description says to print with a .8 nozzle, Im using the standard .4 as I don't want to change to a larger nozzle, I know that will increase print time but do I then max out my print quality to .4 or leave it at .15 or .2? Can you go over those settings?
Support density....UBER important!!!!! I didn't know the magnet holes have been added!! Genius! Dude. Your PC is amazingly fast!! What are you using to run Cura?? My laptop freezes up SOOOO bad! I absolutely LOVE these tutorials!!! Keep em coming....maybe a Starlord helmet? 😁
Hey I am the man who asked the thingevers file maker I had no reply ,I asked him can I print and sell his helmet ,is there any other way to contact him
like Ur videos, question I'm new to this 3d thing when I got machine it printed fine in center of bed but when i downloaded Cura it started to print in front left corner of plate. need help how do i get it to print in center again.
Nice to know I’m making a Batman mask hopefully today and it was gonnna take 5 days now it gonna take less so I can work on the rest of the suit faster
your the man dude, thanks for the help. I picked up a new Ender 3 S1 Plus with the intention of printing helmets. Print orientation has been a real concern of mine since it drastically changes print time and materials used. Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom. Stay blessed!
Waiting on that PR helmet. Using do3d models the backs print fine in one piece, but I haven't found a way to orient the front that don't use a ton of support and end up cutting them in half somewhere above the visor.
This video was so helpful! I kinda want to start on printing things myself and im trying to learn as much as possible before actually buying a 3d printer and this and many of your videos help me a lot :)
Thank you for the info, I am trying to 3d print the Star Boost whole suit and i am having problems with the Helmet...I am not a small guy 6'4" about 270 and i have a CR10V2, and i need to cut the helmet and use less filament.
On my first 3D printed prop, a scorpion mask, I wanted to save some time, because it was my first prop and I didn't know Prince usually took so much time. I positioned it forward, and all of the cracks and crevices were just filled with support material it took blood sweat and tears to get that all out, and I learned a valuable lesson lol
Besides lowering support density, you can also switch the support fill to concentric, and usually save a lot of plastic by dialing in just enough space between the lines to minimize the time spent building support.
Frank, I am having trouble printing the Cod/ Crotch piece for the Mark 85 Iron Man suit on my Creality CR-10S. I have failed printing several times. May I have some advice?
Hello, I was wondering what your favorite beginner/budget friendly 3D printer would be. I know you have made the videos and streams but I was wondering now if you have an updated version. I was wondering this because of your solov sv 03 video. Do you still recommend that over the creality ender 3?
My first helmet: "Nah! Whatever, I want more the bust, the size itself could a little small"... Was too small, looks cool, but too small. Kid size. Second helmet, model a 3mm tall weird head circumference shape just to know if my head fits, I still just want a bust. Perfect, it fits. Let's resize the helmet. After some parts, because I have to cut so it fits the printer, I realize, is a little bit big. Third time will be the charm... I just need finish the other two first.
Just looking at the data, making just a few adjustments I can save %10 time, but up to %30 filament. Thanks for the tips. My first print of the Iron Man helmet waas a disaster, but one that you can look and and learn from (which you've mentioned on other videos) I did order an extender kit for my 3D printer to take it to 400x400 so piecing and welding should be eliminated.
I wanted to let you know about the project I had I was talking about it before and I used the lawn the dark filament with some graphite powder and it still glows in the dark check it out do-it-yourself it's pretty cool
I know that this was a year ago but this has helped me a lot i didnt know i was supost to make the infill density to 2 it has helped me print things so much better, and Thank you Frank. :p
My bro. Aloha. Great videos as always. Haven't got to printing the nova yet but ironman, black panther, iron spider,, predator and others done on the ender 3 was a mission and a half. Thanks for the information and inspiration 👊🤙
Another awesome video tutorial. Thanks Frank. As you know, I’m just starting my 3D print journey. My first print is Mjollnir, currently on my Voxelab. All your tips have helped me a ton. Cheers brotha 👌🏼
Hey Frank, Comment... I dont understand why people dont use brims over rafts??? brims so much easier for newbies... As far as the top of the Iron man helmet, I think the opposite way is 100% with no supports to remove from the outside... Hate to question the jersey guy who got me into the Hobby, But after creating my own 3d designed helmets ( Be nice if someone like you gave another Jersey guy a shot to share and not let Niko get ALL the Hype.....We all had to start some where ;) ). Just like to share...
The reason I show rafts instead of brims because of that first layer. People have issue with that. A raft basically “levels” the bed perfectly before the real first layer goes down. It all gives you a chance to catch a bad level a lot faster and is more forgiving then a brim. And as I was talking about it’s all subjective; every helmet and print will be different. I’d rather sand some support spots on the outside and drastically increase print survival and support loss ya know? And I’m not sure what you mean in regards to Nikko haha he sponsors a few videos of mine but you know I share plenty of other model makers stuff haha I just haven’t seen your models yet my dude
@@FranklyBuilt Yes you did, I Instagram ya ;) . Give me a SHOT Frank :) .One of my helmets is the iron man with all the mounts built in. GREAT FOR NEWBIES and non newbies that want a motorized helmet :).... Its original......
First time printing the iron man helmet on my ender 3 pro. I cut the top in half to fit and printed both parts upside down to cut time, supports, and they came out great. Thanks!
Hello friend, what a great video. Next week I want to print (for the first time) a Deadpool helmet. What would you advise me regarding speed, infill, overhangs, and temperature? I have an Ender 3 Neo Max and I'm a beginner. Thanks. I hope it's clear, English is not my native language.
I got a question, do you alway have to use supports for large prints? I recently printed a 1/6 scale 2018 dodge Durango and it took 32 days because of the supports, which took 4 1/2 filaments. So do I necessary need supports?
