Very New to Printing. Need Help With Support.

[pliant verge]

AI Help

Hello! When it comes to support settings for 3D printing, the general rule of thumb is to choose a support type that suits the geometry and overhangs of your model. Tree supports are a good choice for many models, as they can provide adequate stability while minimizing the contact points that need to be removed post-printing. However, if you're dealing with intricate or delicate features, you may want to consider using a denser support structure like grid or lines. In terms of advanced options, adjusting parameters such as support density, pattern, angle, and interface layers can help optimize the support structure for your specific print. It's a good idea to experiment with these settings to find what works best for your prints. Remember to also consider factors like print speed and material type when fine-tuning your support settings. Hope this helps!

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[woven halo]

printer model Centauri Carbon, using the elegoo slicer application , stricly working with PLA

[mossy helm]

what do u need help with

[woven halo]

the settings, is there a certain time of settings i should have for the support for slicing

i just have it on tree (auto)

[mossy helm]

what filament

[woven halo]

PLA

[mossy helm]

ok

so if the model is not verry complex use normal auto

it is way more effective and beginner friendly

and also remove the supports with needlenose pliers

[woven halo]

ive tried both and they where both pretty hard to tear off

ok

that might be my problem

i was ripping them off with my fingers and i didnt want to use alot of forcebecuase i didnt want to brake my print

[mossy helm]

dont worry i have more ideas

and expirence

[woven halo]

well im glad

[mossy helm]

wh t are u printing

action figure?

if model not complex plierswil work

[woven halo]

nah it was a mask but im printing a small dagger looking thing now

[mossy helm]

try the pliers

[woven halo]

i already ripped them off but i was wondering if there are any tweaks i need to do with the setting on the support, like advanced settings like top Z Distance or bottom Z distance stuff like that

[mossy helm]

no

[woven halo]

to make it not as weilded to the print

[mossy helm]

ohh

first of all

use orca slicer

it is very simple

and try using rafts

[woven halo]

is that a better one than the elegoo

[mossy helm]

it is very easy to use

[woven halo]

the elegoo one is very simple as well

[mossy helm]

try orca

it is easier

and faster

to get answers with

it is also more commonly used

[woven halo]

okay i will try that

[mossy helm]

do u have any bambu printers

[woven halo]

No

I just bought a Centauri carbon

[mossy helm]

oh ok

did u get orca yet

[woven halo]

yeah