Hello,
enclosed please find the source file (.skp for SketchUp) and the .stl data for an overlay for the DM4x hardware.
I have also attached photos. I have however rotated the enclosed 3d files after printing these specimens so that a new print will put the rougher side below and the smooth side up.
I have used the Swissmicros specifications for design:
https://technical.swissmicros.com/graphi...y_DM42.PDF
I hope you find this useful.
Greetings,
Andreas
Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.
(02-11-2021 08:00 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: [ -> ]Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.
Prusa i3 MK2.5S & MK3S/+ Multi Material 2S upgrade could do up to 5 colors...
(02-11-2021 08:00 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: [ -> ]Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.
Don't be afraid of editing .gcode files. If your slicer can show layer-by-layer, then you can figure out when to insert a pause to switch filaments mid-print.
Alan
(02-11-2021 08:55 PM)anetzer Wrote: [ -> ]Prusa i3 MK2.5S & MK3S/+ Multi Material 2S upgrade could do up to 5 colors...
I have a Prusa MK3S which after this weekend will be a MK3S+. I believe you can schedule manual filament changes in the slicer software without the Multi-Material upgrade.
I ran a quick test, see attached. The results could be improved by using a smaller nozzle than the 0.4 mm used here and perhaps PLA vs. PETG (used here) which is a little more stringy.
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Almost to the point of 3D printed double shot keycaps! Things are looking up!
In addition to the ability to change colors at a specific layer, it is also possible to approximate double shot keys by using a color change mid-layer. Essentially, you print all of the key backgrounds, leaving letter-shaped holes. Then you pause, change filament, and continue the print, which then fills in the letter-shaped holes with the second color.
I have a video bookmarked somewhere showing the entire workflow for doing something like this, if anyone is interested.