Transparent surface test sampler 3x3
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After my first order of transparent PET-G filament arrived, I wanted to checkout how flat transparent surfaces would look like depending on the thickness. There were already some transparent test cubes around, but I found no model for my purpose. So here it is. Both plates are 30mm x 30mm in original size, each square 10x10mm. Scale non-uniform / individually (x / y / z) according to your test needs. The models are oriented at 45 degrees, to have printed lines parallel to walls - rotate if you like to try otherwise. The flat model has 0.1mm steps (for 0.1 layer height or any multiples, when z scaled up). The second one has 0.2 / 0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 mm (one in this order, to reduce travel moves, and one moebius like version). If you want to see other variants, please drop a comment, and I will add some more. I will also update the description later to add some hints, how to get to better transparency, after having done some tests. I would at least recommend so far: - print slowly (<= 30mm/s) - prime the hotend well enough to have good filament flow, using skirt or even brim to keep the corners down at higher temperatures - turn down the fan speed for PET-G (I used 10% on first layer, 30% for the rest. Next test will be 0/20...) - concentric on the first layer did not work for me. The slicer put the start at the center, and due to higher speed in the middle it came to adhesion issues (see my first make of the thin model). I'd be happy for any hints and your experience on that matter in the comments. Until then you can probably find some tips in the description of other models like e.g.: - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2378554 (by DrLex) - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3434841 (by pawlo444444) I hope that many of you may also benefit from the model and would be happy to see some makes with description of the print settings. Have a good time!
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