I am about to release some new CC designs for home printing.

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I am about to release some new CC designs for home printing.
For compatibility reasons I used to share files with 3mm, but I think that may be a bit much these days.
As I noticed thin walls print OK, but with thin overhangs my Up! gets into trouble and I like to know about others needs in that respect.
So I would like to do a small poll.
What wall thickness do you prefer?
(x is the horizontal wall thickness, z the vertical)
(Please +1 the comment appropriate for you)

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X<=1mm
Z<=1mm

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1<X<=2mm
1<Z<=2mm

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2mm<X
2mm<Z

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X<=1mm
Z<=2mm

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Other, please specify:

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Are these hollow objects like vases and the like? In those cases it may just be better to release a solid version, and let the user set their slicer’s infill to zero and it will work out the right width based on the number of perimeters they ask for.

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@Tony_Olivo
Thanks! Some are indeed the simpler vases and that probably could work, I’ll think about it.
Does that also work well for convoluted models with overhangs and stuff?
And that method would not work for the models I plan for dualstrusion. The multiple shells would create printed walls at the transition points I think.

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Can you make a solid one? We have a “vase” feature to only print walls and base. Thanks.

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I’m interested in how you are making these designs. What programs do you employ for this process?

Any help would be great!

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Well, basically I write my own code and apps to model, a bit more info here: http://www.thingiverse.com/virtox/collections/julia-vase

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very interesting… I’ve been wanting to create shapes along this line, but have had not luck, using a traditional CAD approach.