Good video, the end result solved your problem nicely. Something to keep in mind is the possibility of printing the part you design in a different orientation that may be more accommodating to your overhangs, although in this instance had you printed them vertically you would have had less strength for your application technically.
Hey, thanks for the comment. Yes, I agree. Orientation is one that shouldn’t be missed. In some cases this could Definitely be the solution to your problems! I’m glad you liked the video.
You mentioned how you would support that. There is (currently) an alpha release of Prusa slicer that uses tree supports similar to Cura, but I think it calls them organic supports. They would probably work nicely with this as they could start on the bed at the side of the model and branch up and into the gaps.
Hey, I run solid works mainly. Computer is custom built, but you dont need an awful amount of machine to run it. This computer has 16GB ram, I7 processor and a 1060 3GB graphics card. For small parts/ assemblies you are fine. When you load a big assembly with multiple parts that's when your computer feels it 😀
@@MasonsWorkshop I’ve just bought myself a laptop, near enough to what you have. 16gb ram, i7, 3060 6gb graphics. So maybe some hope as I thought it may be too slow. Is solid works a costly purchase??
@@pmf2910 you will have no problems with that setup! Solid works is costly but you can get trial and student versions to start on. Also fusion 360 is readily available for free or a low cost! Worth looking at.
Good video, the end result solved your problem nicely. Something to keep in mind is the possibility of printing the part you design in a different orientation that may be more accommodating to your overhangs, although in this instance had you printed them vertically you would have had less strength for your application technically.
Hey, thanks for the comment. Yes, I agree. Orientation is one that shouldn’t be missed. In some cases this could Definitely be the solution to your problems! I’m glad you liked the video.
You mentioned how you would support that.
There is (currently) an alpha release of Prusa slicer that uses tree supports similar to Cura, but I think it calls them organic supports. They would probably work nicely with this as they could start on the bed at the side of the model and branch up and into the gaps.
That sounds brilliant, I will have to check that out. As designs get more complex the need for a good support system is essential, thanks !
Which C A D do you use? What hardware is your computer using to run the software?
Hey, I run solid works mainly. Computer is custom built, but you dont need an awful amount of machine to run it.
This computer has 16GB ram, I7 processor and a 1060 3GB graphics card. For small parts/ assemblies you are fine. When you load a big assembly with multiple parts that's when your computer feels it 😀
@@MasonsWorkshop I’ve just bought myself a laptop, near enough to what you have. 16gb ram, i7, 3060 6gb graphics. So maybe some hope as I thought it may be too slow. Is solid works a costly purchase??
@@pmf2910 you will have no problems with that setup! Solid works is costly but you can get trial and student versions to start on. Also fusion 360 is readily available for free or a low cost! Worth looking at.