I've historically struggled with OpenSCAD being pickier about the manifold-ness of imported STLs than any other program I've used. I usually have to go through several rounds of "import into Foo, run a few cleanup routines, try it in OpenSCAD, still not enough, go try another program, etc." Earlier today I tried updating OpenSCAD to … Continue reading Fix OpenSCAD manifold imports
3d printing
3d print corners lifting: apply fire, mush down
I've been having a problem where the corners of my 3d print curl up, the first few layers, and the nozzle can run into them and pull the part off the bed. Rather than figure out what the problem actually is, I've taken to blasting it for maybe half a second with one of those … Continue reading 3d print corners lifting: apply fire, mush down