I Love 3D Printing Gag Gift Mug

Clogged nozzles, layer shifts, poor layer adhesion… anyone familiar with 3D printing will recognize these!

See here for video: https://youtu.be/FJbw00gRW_4  

Are getting or giving a 3D printer this holiday season? This model is the perfect first print! Just hit print and walk away. Any flaws will only make it better!

3D designing and printing teaches us to expect mistakes, plan for them, fix them and try again. If you are new to 3D printing, you can expect to have more than a few prints that come out looking something like this mug.

Disclaimer: All flaws in this model are intended and don’t represent the quality of the brands shown! Lulzbot makes excellent printers and eSun makes excellent filament. Both are great options for avoiding the 3D printing pitfalls that you see in this print!


XYZ_CallibrationCube.stl

This is a small and simple XYZ calibration cube for checking the dimensional accuracy of your printer.   The cube has X, Y and Z written along their respective axes.

Once printed either use an accurate ruler or callipers to measure the dimensions of the print. The original model size is 20mm*20mm*20mm however you may wish to resize it to be bigger (or smaller). 

Once you have measured your dimensions you may want to adjust the steps or steps per mm for each axis in your printers firmware - This may or may not be possible depending on your printer. 

To do this you will need to find your current Steps per mm, and then have your observed dimension and expected dimension.

To calculate the new Steps per mm you will need to do:

(Expected/Observed)*Current Steps per mm = New Steps per mm

It is also good as just giving a gauge of how well your 3D printer works with small over hangs and flat faces to check for Z-Banding or ghosting!

Testlement

Testlements are small, simple test prints that are great for showing off your filament collection. (Named after their likeness to battlements and being test prints) Testlements are designed to use only a few grams of filament, making them economical and eco-friendly. They are also easy to print, requiring no supports or rafts. You can print Testlements in different sizes, colors, and materials, mix and match them, and even pop them together in groups (as shown in pics). 
Testlements are fun and useful test prints that let you test your 3D printer settings and showcase your filament choices. (Making them Great for showcasing filament choices for prints on places like Etsy) Try them today and see how they can transform your 3D printing experience.

Calibration Measurements:
20 mm wide and long (at its largest points)
22 mm tall

Print Settings:
.1 mm layer height
no supports


calibration print

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