Discovery One 3D Printing Model | Assembly

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cm: 12.2 w x 117.6 d x 13.8 h
in: 4.803 w x 46.299 d x 5.433 h

Source Files

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Description

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Printing Details

This 3D Model of the United States Spacecraft Discovery One from 2001: A Space Odyssey consists of files in StereoLithography (.Stl) format that is optimized for 3D printing.

Before printing the files, we strongly recommend reading the PRINTING DETAILS section.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

2 versions of Discovery One STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA - files for all versions are available for download after the purchase

- STL files of high-poly Discovery I 3D Model for 3D printing consist of 74 parts
Sizes:
FFF/FDM: 138 mm tall, 122 mm wide, 1176 mm deep
FFF/FDM (on the stand): 235 mm tall, 122 mm wide, 1176 mm deep
DLP/SLA: 69 mm tall, 61 mm wide, 588 mm deep
DLP/SLA (on the stand): 117 mm tall, 61 mm wide, 588 mm deep

Assembly Manual for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF format
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer for the best print
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team

Detailed information about this 3D printing model is available in the DESCRIPTION section.

File Name File Size Time / Filament Object Size
(x/y/z mm)
_1_head_a_FDM (repaired). stl
12.46 MiB 31 h 55 min 18 m 122 x 113 x 61 Download
_2_head_b_FDM (repaired). stl
13.67 MiB 27 h 50 min 15 m 122 x 113 x 39 Download
_3_head_top_FDM (repaired ).stl
1.64 MiB 1 h 4 min 1 m 49 x 49 x 5 Download
_4_head_bot_FDM (repaired ).stl
1.63 MiB 1 h 4 min 1 m 49 x 49 x 5 Download
_5_head_window_front_FDM (repaired).stl
0.03 MiB 3 min <1 m 26 x 6 x 1 Download
_6_head_window_1_R_FDM (r epaired).stl
0.02 MiB 1 min <1 m 8 x 6 x 1 Download
_7_head_window_2_R_FDM (r epaired).stl
0.02 MiB 1 min <1 m 9 x 6 x 1 Download
_8_head_window_1_L_FDM (r epaired).stl
0.02 MiB 1 min <1 m 8 x 6 x 1 Download
_9_head_window_2_L_FDM (r epaired).stl
0.02 MiB 1 min <1 m 9 x 6 x 1 Download
_10_head_back_a_FDM (repa ired).stl
7.60 MiB 13 h 60 min 8 m 96 x 95 x 59 Download
_11_head_back_b_FDM (repa ired).stl
2.01 MiB 3 h 15 min 2 m 44 x 44 x 51 Download
_12_head_lukes_x3_FDM (re paired).stl
0.84 MiB 23 min <1 m 27 x 27 x 5 Download
_13_head_cockpit_top_FDM (repaired).stl
5.57 MiB 1 h 46 min 1 m 60 x 42 x 15 Download
_14_beams_x30_FDM (repair ed).stl
0.01 MiB 4 min <1 m 4 x 16 x 4 Download
_15_cells_a_x13_FDM (repa ired).stl
4.46 MiB 60 min <1 m 17 x 51 x 10 Download
_16_cells_b_x10_FDM (repa ired).stl
4.40 MiB 60 min <1 m 17 x 51 x 10 Download
_17_cells_c_x10_FDM (repa ired).stl
4.42 MiB 1 h 1 min <1 m 17 x 51 x 10 Download
_18_cells_beams_a_x10_FDM (repaired).stl
1.63 MiB 1 h 28 min 1 m 21 x 19 x 41 Download
_19_cells_beams_b_x10_FDM (repaired).stl
0.97 MiB 1 h 10 min 1 m 16 x 17 x 64 Download
_20_cells_beam_c_x1_FDM ( repaired).stl
1.56 MiB 1 h 41 min 1 m 23 x 23 x 41 Download
_21_radar_a_FDM (repaired ).stl
2.16 MiB 2 h 6 min 1 m 28 x 46 x 21 Download
_22_radar_b_FDM (repaired ).stl
0.54 MiB 34 min <1 m 17 x 17 x 19 Download
_23_radar_c_FDM (repaired ).stl
18.28 MiB 3 h 31 min 1 m 76 x 14 x 47 Download
_24_radar_beam_FDM (repai red).stl
0.09 MiB 4 min <1 m 15 x 4 x 4 Download
_25_tail_a_FDM (repaired) .stl
5.74 MiB 8 h 13 min 4 m 91 x 53 x 71 Download
_26_tail_b_FDM (repaired) .stl
28.04 MiB 52 h 17 min 30 m 116 x 62 x 148 Download
_27_tail_b_cap_FDM (repai red).stl
1.49 MiB 2 h 18 min 1 m 56 x 43 x 11 Download
_28_tail_turbines_x3_FDM (repaired).stl
2.87 MiB 4 h 22 min 2 m 30 x 34 x 105 Download
_29_tail_turbines_cap_x6_ FDM (repaired).stl
0.10 MiB 1 min <1 m 5 x 5 x 2 Download
_30_tail_turbine_back_a_F DM (repaired).stl
0.59 MiB 26 min <1 m 23 x 26 x 8 Download
_31_tail_turbine_back_b_F DM (repaired).stl
0.55 MiB 26 min <1 m 23 x 26 x 8 Download
_32_tail_turbine_back_c_F DM (repaired).stl
0.52 MiB 26 min <1 m 23 x 26 x 8 Download
_33_plarform_1_FDM (repai red).stl
0.48 MiB 10 h 1 min 5 m 88 x 92 x 149 Download
_34_plarform_2_FDM (repai red).stl
0.09 MiB 6 h 6 min 3 m 57 x 64 x 156 Download
_35_plarform_3_FDM (repai red).stl
0.09 MiB 6 h 6 min 3 m 57 x 64 x 156 Download
_36_plarform_4_FDM (repai red).stl
0.09 MiB 10 h 14 min 6 m 84 x 96 x 132 Download
_37_droid_FDM (repaired). stl
2.46 MiB 43 min <1 m 19 x 21 x 19 Download
Keychain (repaired).stl
0.35 MiB 23 min <1 m 30 x 30 x 2 Download
Tag (repaired).stl
1.70 MiB 1 h 18 min 1 m 150 x 18 x 5 Download
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ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

2001: A Space Odyssey masterly crafted by Clarke and Kubrick immerses you into an otherworldly experience. Despite the lack of computing power and modern CGI, the sci-fi motion picture remains just as mesmerising today thanks to the genius directing and thoughtful approach to the visuals. To embark on this existential journey, one must board the United States Spacecraft Discovery One spaceship that can now be 3D printed in your hobby workshop. 

The unique Discovery One designed by our contributing 3D artist captures the peculiar construction of the immense ship. The spherical “head” of the craft contains highly detailed crew quarters, a pod bay and the small auxiliary craft you can deploy through the opening doors. The aft section with the cavradyne plasma propulsion engines is separated by a chain of tankage and structure that you can 3D print and assemble in a variety of ways. The meticulous design will charm you and encourage further explorations of our mysterious universe!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Discovery One for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 39 hours in total. 

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible and minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, the craft was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the FFF/FDM 1.0 version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model's file you will also receive "Assembly Manual" for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF format. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly video” and "Assembly Manual" before getting down to the Discovery One model.

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The model’s scale was calculated from the length of the Discovery One which is 140 100 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:128 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:256 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:
- Contains 37 parts;
- A printed model is 138 mm tall, 122 mm wide, 1176 mm deep;
- A printed model on the stand is 235 mm tall, 122 mm wide, 1176 mm deep;
- You can assemble Discovery One’s fuel storage system using three module designs that can be arranged in any order;
- You can assemble Discovery One with the default length or modify it;
- Posable communications antenna;
- Highly detailed shuttle bay and cockpit interior;
- Opening pod bay doors;
- Shuttle miniatures can be placed inside the bay;
Tunnels for LED wiring are provided to light up the cockpit, shuttle bay, and propulsion engines; the battery can be stored in the hidden compartment in the command module and behind the removable panel in the tail of the craft;
- The control deck windows and engine covers are provided as separate assembly parts to be printed using transparent material;
- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:
- Contains 37 parts;
- A printed model is 69 mm tall, 61 mm wide, 588 mm deep;
- A printed model on the stand is 117 mm tall, 61 mm wide, 588 mm deep;
- You can assemble Discovery One’s fuel storage system using three module designs that can be arranged in any order;
- You can assemble Discovery One with the default length or modify it;
- Posable communications antenna;
- Highly detailed shuttle bay and cockpit interior;
- Opening pod bay doors;
- Shuttle miniatures can be placed inside the bay;
Tunnels for LED wiring are provided to light up the cockpit, shuttle bay, and propulsion engines; the battery can be stored in the hidden compartment in the command module and behind the removable panel in the tail of the craft;
- The control deck windows and engine covers are provided as separate assembly parts to be printed using transparent material;
- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

You can get the model of Discovery One for 3D Printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

Watch the tutorial on how to assemble Discovery One 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Space Ships models for 3D printing.

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FAQ: 

Where can I print a model if I have no printer?
How to get started with 3D printing?
How to set up my 3D printer?
How to choose right 3D model print bed positioning? 
How to paint printed figurine?

Below you can find printing recommendations for CuraSimplify3DSlic3r and PrusaSlicer software.

Cura printing recommendations:

These are basic settings that were tested in Cura 4.8.0 slicer. 

The test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality CR-10S Pro V2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS 3D printers with PLA and PETG filaments.

Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use and especially the particular assembly part at hand. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.

Note:
- You can scale up the model (downscaling is not recommended!);
- All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill;
- For all parts of locks (“ge_lock” in “Source files”) you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.

Quality
Layer Height: 0.12 mm (you can also set Layer Height at 0.16 or 0.2mm for 0.4mm nozzles)
Initial Layer Height: 0.2 mm (carefully level the print bed and keep your Initial Layer Height the same as the main Layer Height)

Line Width: 0.4 mm
Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm
Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm
Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm
Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mm
Support Line Width: 0.4 mm

Initial Layer Line Width: 100%

Shell 
Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
Wall Line Count: 2

Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.3 mm
Top Surface Skin Layers: 0

Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.6 mm
Top Thickness: 0.6 mm
Top Layers: 5
Bottom Thickness: 0.6 mm
Bottom Layers: 5
Initial Bottom Layers: 5

Top/Bottom Pattern: Lines
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer: Lines
Top/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Optimize Wall Printing Order: Check

Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check

Minimum Wall Flow: 0%
Fill Gaps Between Walls: Everywhere
Filter Out Tiny Gaps: Check
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Initial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Hole horizontal expansion: 0

Z Seam Alignment: User Specified
Z Seam Position: Back
Z Seam X: Average length of your printer’s plate (e.g.”150” if your plate is 300mm on the X-axis)
Z Seam Y: A value higher than the length of your plate on the Y-axis (e.g. 700)

Seam Corner Preference: Hide Seam
Extra Skin Wall Count: 1
Skin Overlap Percentage: 10%
Skin Overlap 0.04 mm

Infill 
Infill Density: 20% (for all smaller parts and for all parts of connectors use 100% Infill)
Infill Pattern: Triangles
Connect Infill Lines: Check
Infill Line Directions: [ ]
Infill X Offset: 0 mm
Infill Y Offset: 0 mm
Infill Line Multiplier: 1
Extra Infill Wall Count: 0

Infill Overlap Percentage: 10-20%
Infill Overlap: 0.04 mm

Skin Overlap Percentage: 5%
Skin Overlap: 0.02 mm

Infill Wipe Distance: 0 mm
Infill Layer Thickness: 0.24 mm
Gradual Infill Steps: 0
Infill Before Walls: Check
Minimum Infill Area: 0 mm2

Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm

Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8

Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚
Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0
Skin Edge Support Thickness: 0
Skin Edge Support Layers: 0

Material 
Initial Layer Flow: 100%
Printing Temperature: See your filament settings
Initial Printing Temperature: Your filament settings
Final Printing Temperature: Your filament settings
Build Plate Temperature: Your filament settings
Build Plate Temperature Initial Layer: Your filament settings + 5°
Flow: 100% (Important! If you face difficulty printing the model, you may need to adjust the Flow parameter. You may research the topic using the Internet or seek assistance at our Customer Support Team at support@gambody.com)

Speed 

You can increase the printing Speed by 20% when you print simple objects. For small/thin parts you need to decrease the Speed by 25% - 50%.

Print Speed: 50 mm/s
    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s
    Wall Speed: 25 mm/s
          Outer Wall Speed:25 mm/s
          Inner Wall Speed: 50 mm/s

Top/Bottom Speed: 25mm/s
Support Speed: 25 mm/s 
          Support Infill Speed: 45 mm/s
          Support Interface Speed: 25 mm/s
                Support Roof Speed: 25 mm/s
                Support Floor Speed: 25 mm/s

Travel Speed: 80 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 80 mm/s
Initial Layer Print Speed: 20 mm/s
Initial Layer Travel Speed: 80 mm/s

Skirt/Brim Speed: 20 mm/s
Z  Hop Speed: 5 mm/s
Number of Slower Layers: 2
Enable Acceleration Control: Check

When printing simple objects, you need to set all Acceleration parameters at 500 mm/s. For small/thin parts you need to decrease the Acceleration by 50% - 70%.

Travel 
Enable Retraction: Check
Retraction Distance: 4-8 mm, 1-3 mm for Direct Extruder (This is the most important retraction parameter. You can find your optimal value of Retraction Distance by printing any test object, e.g. bridges, towers etc.)

Retraction Speed: 25mm/s
Retraction Retract Speed: 25 mm/s
Retraction Prime Speed: 25 mm/s

Retraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3 
Retraction Minimum Travel: 1.5 mm
Maximum Retraction Count: 100
Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6,5 - 10 mm
Limit Support Retractions: Check
Combing Mode: All
Max Comb Distance With No Retract: 30 mm
Retract Before Outer Wall: Check
Avoid Printed Parts When Travelling: Check
Avoid Supports When Travelling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 1 mm
Layer Start X: 0.0 mm
Layer Start Y: 0.0 mm
Z Hop When Retracted: Check
Z Hop Height: 0,3 mm

Cooling 
Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
Regular Fan Speed: 100%
Maximum Fan Speed: 100% 

Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Initial Fan Speed: 0%
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.36 mm
Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 3 

Minimum Layer Time: 10 s
Minimum Speed: 10 mm/s

Support 
Generate Support: Check
Support Structure: Normal (you can try using Tree Support Structure if you have difficulty printing any particular assembly part)
Support Placement: Everywhere 
Support Overhang Angle: 60° (this parameter can range from 30° to 70° depending on the part at hand)
Support Pattern: Zig Zag
Support Wall Line Count: 1 (stronger support that might be more difficult to remove) 0 (less strong support but is easier to remove)

Support Density: 15%
Support Line Distance: 2.6667 mm
Initial layer support line distance: 2.667 mm

Support Z Distance: 0.12 mm
Support Top Distance: 0.12 mm
Support Bottom Distance: 0.12 mm

Support X/Y Distance: 0.8-1 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mm
Support Stair Step Minimum Slope Angle: 10°
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Support Infill Layer Thickness: 0.2 mm
Gradual Support Infill Steps: 0
Minimum Support Area: 2 mm

Enable Support Interface: Check (generates additional “pillow” on the support structure that leads to a more even surface, but can be difficult to remove in hard-to-reach areas)
Enable Support Roof: Check
Enable Support Floor: Check

Support Interface Thickness: 0.8 mm
Support Roof Thickness: 0.8 mm
Support Floor Thickness: 0.8 mm

Support Interface Resolution 0.2 mm
Support Interface Density: 50-100%
        Support Roof Density: 50-100%
Support Roof Line Distance: 0.8 mm
        Support Floor Density: 50-100%
Support Floor line Distance:  0.4mm

Support Interface Pattern: Grid 
Support Roof Pattern: Grid (this parameter should differ from Bottom Pattern Initial Layer in “Shell” section)
Support Floor Pattern: Grid

Minimum Support Interface Area: 10mm
Minimum Support Roof Area: 10 mm
Minimum Support Floor Area: 10 mm

Support Interface Horizontal Expansion: 0.0 mm
Support Roof Horizontal Expansion: 0.0 mm
Support Floor Horizontal Expansion: 0.0 mm

Fan Speed Override: Check
Supported Skin Fan Speed: 100%
Use Towers: Check
Tower Diameter: 4 mm
Minimum Diameter: 3.0 mm
Tower Roof Angle: 65° 

Build Plate Adhesion 
Build Plate Adhesion Type: Skirt/Brim (For unsteady parts, and those parts that may come unstuck use “Brim”. For bigger assembly parts that have large adhesion area and for all parts of locks and claws that you want to come out clean use "Skirt")
Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mm
Brim Width: 8.0 mm
       Brim Line Count: 10
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes 
Union Overlapping Volumes: Check
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

Special Modes
Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

Experimental
Slicing Tolerance: Middle
Maximum Resolution: 0.01 mm
Flow rate compensation max extrusion offset: 0 mm
Flow rate compensation factor: 100%

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

This model was tested with PLA material.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Extruder
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm
Extrusion Multiplier: 0.97
Extrusion Width: Auto

Retraction Distance: 5.00 mm
Extra Restart Distance: 0.00 mm
Retraction Vertical Lift: 0.08 mm
Retraction Speed: 5400.0 mm/min

Wipe Distance: 5.00 mm

Layer
Primary Layer Height: 0.2 mm
Top Solid Layers: 8
Bottom Solid Layers: 5
Outline/Perimeter Shells: 2
Outline Direction: Inside-Out

First Layer Height: 90%
First Layer Width: 100%
First Layer Speed: 20%

Additions
Use Skirt/Brim: Check
Skirt Layers: 1
Skirt Offset from Part: 6.00 mm
Skirt Outlines: 5

Infill
Internal Fill Pattern: Fast Honeycomb
External Fill Patern: Rectilinear
Interior Fill Percentage: 10%
Outline Overlap: 22%
Infill Extrusion Width: 100%
Minimum Infill Length: 5.00 mm
Combine Infill Every: 1 layers

External Infill Angle Offsets: 45/-45 deg

Support
Generate Support Material: Check
Support Infill Percentage: 15%
Extra Inflation Distance: 1.00 mm
Support Base Layers: 0
Combine Support Every: 1 layers

Dense Support Layers: 0
Dense Infill Percentage: 70%

Support Type: Normal
Support Pillar Resolution: 5.00 mm
Max Overhang Angle: 60 deg

Horizontal Offset From Part: 0.50 mm
Upper Vertical Separation Layers: 1
Lower Vertical Separation Layers: 1

Support Infill Angles: 45 deg

Temperature
Extruder 1 Temperature: 210
Heated Bed: 60

Cooling
Increase fan speed for layers below: 45.0 sec
  Maximum Cooling fan speed: 50%
Bridging fan speed override: 100%

Speeds
Default Printing Speed: 4800.0 mm/min
Outline Underspeed: 50%
Solid Infill Underspeed: 80%
Support Structure Underspeed: 80%
X/Y Axis Movement Speed: 10800.0 mm/min
Z Axis Movemen Speed: 1002.0 mm/min

Adjust printing speed for layers below: 15.0 sec 
  Allow speed reduction down to: 20%

Other
Unsupported area threshold: 20.0 sq m

Slic3r printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments. 

Note:

- You can upscale your 3D printing models. Downscaling is not recommended - it can make smaller parts of the model unprintable, distort the model’s level of detail and result in assembly issues. 
- All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.
- When printing Lock connectors, we recommend setting the “Brim width” parameter to 0 in the "Skirt and Brim" print settings. In that way, the Locks will be 3D printed with a Skirt only. 

Print Settings Tab
 
Layers and perimeters
Layer height:
Layer Height: 0.1-0.2 
First layer height: 0.2-0.3
Vertical shells:
Perimeters: 2-3
Spiral vase: OFF
Horizontal shells:
Solid layers: 8 (For 0.1 Layer Height) or 4 (For 0.2 Layer Height)
Quality (slow slicing)
Extra perimeters if needed: CHECK
Avoid crossing perimeters:  CHECK
Detect thin walls: -//-
Detect bridging perimeters:  CHECK
 
Advanced: 
Seam position: Aligned
External perimeters first: -//-
 
Infill
Fill Density: 10%
Fill Pattern: Rectilinear
Top Fill Pattern: Rectilinear
Bottom fill pattern: Rectilinear
 
Reducing printing time:
Combine infill every: 1
Only infill where needed: -//-
 
Advanced:
Fill gaps: CHECK
Solid Infill every: 0
Fill angle: 45
Solid Infill threshold area: 70
Bridging angle: 0
Only retract when crossing perimeters: CHECK
Infill before perimeters: -//-
 
Skirt and brim
Skirt
Loops (minimum): 3
Distance from Object: 5
Skirt Height: 1 ( for pla and petg)
Minimal Filament extrusion length: 50
 
Brim
Brim width: (5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate)
 
Support material
Support Material:
Generate Support material: -//- (enable this parameter if your model requires supports)
Overhang threshold: 40-60
Enforce support for the first: 0
 
Raft:
Raft Layers: 0
Options for Support material and Raft:
Contact Z distance: 0.2
Pattern: Rectilinear 
Pattern spacing: 2.5
Pattern angle: 0
Interface Layers: 3
Interface pattern spacing: 0.2
Support on build plate only: -//-
Don’t support bridges: CHECK
 
Speed
 
Speed for print movies
(We recommend that you try printing with the parameters listed below and then adjust the print speed until the printing quality is optimal for you)
Perimeters: 20 mm/s
Small perimeters: 20 mm/s
External perimeters: 20 mm/s
Infill: 50 mm/s
Solid: 30 mm/s
Top solid :  20 mm/s
Gaps: 20 mm/s
Bridges: 20 mm/s
Support material: 50 mm/s
 
Speed for non print movies
Travel: 100 mm/s
 
Modifiers
First layer speed: 10 mm/s
 
Acceleration control (Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise)
Perimeters: 400 mm/s2
Infill: 400 mm/s2
Bridge: 400 mm/s2
First layer: 300 mm/s2
Default: 400 mm/s2
 
Auto speed (advanced)
Max print speed: 100 mm/s
Max volumetric speed: 0 mm3/s
 
Multiple Extruders
These settings only work for 3D printers with multiple extruders (not recommended for beginners)
 
Advanced
Extrusion width 
You can try setting all parameters in this section, except the First layer, to values between 0.75% of your nozzle diameter and 1.25% of your nozzle diameter. Adjusting them will help you work out the optimal parameters for the best quality for your print. As for the First layer, you can set it to 150% of the diameter of your nozzle for better adhesion to the build plate (for a nozzle with a diameter of 0.4 mm, the First layer extrusion width can be from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm)
 
Overlap
Infill/perimeters overlap: 25%
 
Flow
Bridge flow ratio: 0.7
 
Other
-//-
Output options
-//-
Notes
-//-
Shortcuts
-//-
 
Filament Settings Tab
 
Filament
Filament
Color: -//-
Diameter: 1.75
Extrusion multiplier: 1
Density: -//-
Cost: -//-
(You can set these parameters yourself if you need)
 
Cooling
Enable
Keep fan always on: CHECK
Enable auto cooling: -//-
 
Fan settings
Fan speed
Min: 100% (for PLA, PETG) or 30% (for ABS, SBS)
Max: -//-
Bridges fan speed: 100%
Disable fan for the first: 1
 
Cooling thresholds
Enable fan if layer print time is below: -//-
Slow down if layer print time is below: -//-
Min print Speed: -//-
 
Custom G-code
-//-
Notes
-//-
 
Printer Settings Tab
 
General 
Size and coordinates
Bed shape: your 3D printer’s bed size
Z offset: 0
Capabilities
Extruders: 1
Has heated bed: CHECK
Firmware
G-code flavor: RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter)
Advanced
Use relative E distances: CHECK
 
Custom G-code
Use your 3D printer’s standard G-code. If you don't have it, you may use the example below.
Start G-code
M104 S(First_layer_temperature) 
M140  S(First_layer_bed_temperature)
G28 S(Parking)
M109 S(waiting_for_warm-up_nozzle) 
M190  S(waiting_for_warm-up_bed)
End G-code
M104 s0 ;turn off nozzle
M140 s0 ;turn off bed
G91
G1 Z1 
G28 X0 Y0 ;park
M84 ;disable motors
M107 ;disable cooling
 
Extruder 1
Size
Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
Layer height limits
Min: 0.05
Max: 0.3
Position
Extruder offset: -//-
Retraction
Length: 5.5-6.5 mm (1mm for a direct extruder)
Lift Z: 0-0.3 mm
Speed: 30 - 40 mm/s
Extra length on restart: 0 mm
Minimum travel after retraction: 2 mm
Retract on layer change: -//- (you can try to enable this parameter)
Wipe while retracting: -//-  (you can try to enable this parameter)
 

PrusaSlicer printing recommendations:

 
These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in PrusaSlicer 2.3.1. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PETG filaments.
 
Note:
- You can upscale your 3D printing models. Downscaling is not recommended - it can make smaller parts of the model unprintable, distort the model’s level of detail and result in assembly issues.
- All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.
- When printing Lock connectors, we recommend setting the “Brim width” parameter to 0 in the "Skirt and Brim" print settings. In that way, the Locks will be 3D printed with a Skirt only. 
 
In order to see all the parameters listed below, you need to enable the Expert mode in the PrusaSlicer’s settings.
 
Print Settings Tab
 
Layers and perimeters
Layer height:
Layer Height: 0.1-0.2
First layer height: 0.2-0.3
Vertical shells:
Perimeters: 2-3
Spiral vase: OFF
Horizontal shells:
Solid layers: 8 (for 0.1 Layer Height) or 4 (for 0.2 Layer Height)
Minimum shell thickness: 0.8
Quality (slower slicing)
Extra perimeters if needed: CHECK
Ensure vertical shell thickness: -//-
Avoid crossing perimeters:  CHECK
Detect thin walls: -//-
Detect bridging perimeters:  CHECK
Advanced: 
Seam position: Aligned
External perimeters first: -//-
 
Infill
Infill
Fill Density: 10%
Fill Pattern: Rectilinear
Top Fill Pattern: Monotonic
Bottom fill pattern: Monotonic
Reducing printing time:
Combine infill every: 1
Only infill where needed: -//-
Advanced:
Solid Infill every: 0
Fill angle: 45
Solid Infill threshold area: 70
Bridging angle: 0
Only retract when crossing perimeters: CHECK
Infill before perimeters: -//-
 
Skirt and brim
Skirt
Loops (minimum): 3
Distance from Object: 5
Skirt Height: 1 (for PLA and PETG)
Draft Shield: -//-
Minimal filament extrusion length: 50
Brim
Brim width: (5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate)
 
Support material
Support Material:
Generate Support material: -//- (enable this parameter if your model requires supports)
Auto generated supports: CHECK
Overhang threshold: 40-60
Enforce support for the first: 0
Raft:
Raft Layers: 0
Options for Support material and Raft:
Contact Z distance: 0.2
Pattern: Rectilinear 
With sheath around the support: CHECK
Pattern spacing: 2.5
Pattern angle: 0
Interface Layers: 3
Interface pattern spacing: 0.2
Interface loops: -//-
Support on build plate only: -//-
XY separation between an object and its support: 50%
Don’t support bridges: CHECK
Synchronize with object layers: -//-
 
Speed
Speed for print moves
(We recommend that you try printing with the parameters listed below and then adjust the print speed until the printing quality is optimal for you)
Perimeters: 20 mm/s
Small perimeters: 20 mm/s
External perimeters: 20 mm/s
Infill: 50 mm/s
Solid infill: 30 mm/s
Top solid infill:  20 mm/s
Support material: 50 mm/s
Support material interface: 20 mm/s
Bridges: 20 mm/s
Gap fill: 20 mm/s
Ironing: 15 mm/s
 
Speed for non-print moves
Travel: 100 mm/s
 
Modifiers
First layer speed: 10 mm/s
 
Acceleration control (Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise)
Perimeters: 400 mm/s2
Infill: 400 mm/s2
Bridge: 400 mm/s2
First layer: 400 mm/s2
Default: 400 mm/s2
 
Auto speed (advanced)
Max print speed: 100 mm/s
Max volumetric speed: 0 mm3/s
 
Multiple Extruders
These settings only work for 3D printers with multiple extruders (not recommended for beginners)
 
Advanced
Extrusion width 
 
You can try setting all parameters in this section, except the First layer, to values between 0.75% of your nozzle diameter and 1.25% of your nozzle diameter. Adjusting them will help you work out the optimal parameters for the best quality for your print. As for the First layer, you can set it to 150% of the diameter of your nozzle for better adhesion to the build plate (for a nozzle with a diameter of 0.4 mm, the First layer extrusion width can be from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm)
 
Overlap
Infill/perimeter overlap: 25%
 
Flow
Bridge flow ratio: 0.7
 
Slicing
-//-
Other
Clip multi-part objects: CHECK
Output options
-//-
Notes
-//-
Dependencies
-//-
 
Filament Settings Tab
Filament
Filament
Color: -//-
Diameter: 1.75
Extrusion multiplier: 1
Density: -//-
Cost: -//-
Spool weight: -//-
(You can set these parameters yourself if you need)
Temperature
Сheck your filament manufacturer's temperature recommendations on the spool.
 
Cooling
Enable
Keep fan always on: CHECK
Enable auto cooling: -//-
Fan settings
Fan speed
Min: 100% (for PLA, PETG) or 30% (for ABS, SBS)
Max: -//-
Bridges fan speed: 100%
Disable fan for the first: 1
Full fan speed at layer: 3-4
Cooling thresholds
Enable fan if layer print time is below: -//-
Slow down if layer print time is below: -//-
Min print speed: -//-
 
Advanced
Print speed override
Max volumetric speed:
PLA: 14 MM3/S
ABS:  10 MM3/S
PETG:  14 MM3/S
HIPS: 10 MM3/S
(If you use the Volcano extruder for your printer, all parameters need to be increased x2)
 
Filament Overrides
-//-
Custom G-code
-//-
Notes
-//-
Dependencies
-//-
 
Printer Settings Tab
 
General 
Size and coordinates
Bed shape: your 3D printer’s bed size
Max print height: your 3D printer’s height
Z offset: 0
Capabilities
Extruders: 1
Single Extruder Multi Material: -//-
Firmware
G-code flavor: RepRap/Sprinter
G-code thumbnails: -//-
Supports stealth mode: -//-
Supports remaining times: -//-
Advanced
Use relative E distances: CHECK
Use firmware retraction: -//- (needs to be enabled in the firmware of your printer)
Use volumetric E: -//-
Enable variable layer height feature: CHECK
 
Custom G-code
Use your 3D printer’s standard G-code. If you don't have it, you may use the example below.
Start G-code
M104 S(First_layer_temperature) 
M140  S(First_layer_bed_temperature)
G28 S(Parking)
M109 S(waiting_for_warm-up_nozzle) 
M190  S(waiting_for_warm-up_bed)
End G-code
M104 s0 ;turn off nozzle
M140 s0 ;turn off bed
G91
G1 Z1 
G28 X0 Y0 ;park
M84 ;disable motors
M107 ;disable cooling
 
Extruder 1
Size
Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
Layer height limits
Min: 0.05
Max: 0.3
Position
Extruder offset: -//-
Retraction
Length: 5.5-6.5 mm (1 mm for a direct extruder)
Lift Z: 0-0.3 mm
Retraction Speed: 30 - 40 mm/s
Deretraction Speed: 0 mm/s
Extra length on restart: 0 mm
Minimum travel after retraction: 2 mm
Retract on layer change: -//- (you can try to enable this parameter)
Wipe while retracting: -//-  (you can try to enable this parameter)
Retract amount before wipe:
Notes
-//-
Dependencies
-//-

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