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placid dew Nov 13, 2023, 2:29 AM

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I have a friend who wants me to print a shell for his game cube and if possible he wants it to be able to game with it. Is there any plastics that can hold up to the heat of a running console or would it have to be a display piece only?

daring rapidsBOT Nov 13, 2023, 2:29 AM

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slow skiff Nov 13, 2023, 2:41 AM

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placid dew I have a friend who wants me to print a shell for his game cube and if possible ...

You could try PLA+ or PETG if you are worried about the temp. Or, if your printer is enclosed, use ABS or ASA.

placid dew Nov 13, 2023, 3:17 AM

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slow skiff You could try PLA+ or PETG if you are worried about the temp. Or, if your printe...

I have pla + but Idk about petg because I've heard it messes up printers easly

slow skiff Nov 13, 2023, 3:18 AM

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Not really

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Only if you aren't careful with your settings.

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I used Amazon Basics and Hatchbox Black petg at 220C on the nozzle, 70C on the bed, and only printed on painter's tape to keep the plastic from permanently bonding to the glass.

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