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 More options Apr 3 2012, 1:09 am
From: gatesofmemphis <gatesofmemp...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 22:09:33 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Tues, Apr 3 2012 1:09 am
Subject: Re: [MidsouthMakers] 3D printing help

I went ahead and broke them in two to remove the float but I like the idea
of putting the component containers as support.  However since I want the
effect (illuminating the logo from the hollow) to dictate placement I don't
know now where the content will go.  

Thanks for all the help!

On Monday, April 2, 2012 12:34:40 PM UTC-5, Dan Hess wrote:

> If it is intended to hold something, then why not design it to hold that
> content rather than being an open cavity?  For the LEDs you could simply
> deign recessed holes into the print for the number you want, and for the
> battery you could put a more form fitting hole for it to fit into.  That
> may almost instantaneously provide the support needed for the majority of
> it.  The printer is capable of doing bridges in small sections so depending
> on how that is done up it is much more likely to be able to do that than
> trying to float the layers the entire length of the print.

> Thanks,

> Daniel H.
> Google Voice:  (901) 214-5326

> - Copying one is plagiarism, copying many is research.

  msmnewmedallionbot.stl
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  msmnewmedalliontop.stl
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