Always Perfect 3D Printing Support Structures: The Ultimate Guide

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This video dives into the world of 3D printing support structures, covering everything from optimizing slicer settings and designing better 3d models to testing breakaway and soluble filaments.
I'll also take a look at unique tricks, like using a permanent marker as a release agent, and learn how to simplify or eliminate supports altogether for cleaner, more efficient prints. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this guide will help you take your 3D printing skills to the next level! Most of the tricks can be applied on any 3d printer, like Prusa MK4, Prusa XL, Creality or Bambulab machines.

🔗 Useful Links
This video in German:    • Perfekte 3D-Druck Stützstrukturen dur...  
My video about material combinations:    • You’re Printing ABS Wrong! No Warping...  
Test Models on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1130...
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📄 Sources
Design Rules Hydra Research: https://www.hydraresearch3d.com/desig...

Gyro the Dodo: https://community.ultimaker.com/files...
PVA Video from ModBot:    • Using PVA To Print INSANELY Complex M...  

Prusa Forum Post Marker Trick: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/engli...

Non-Planar 3D Printing:
Paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/8/6/270

Arc Overhangs extrude self-supporting arcs next to each other that allow printing huge horizontal overhangs into free air. Check out the video from CNC Kitchen:
   • Arc Overhangs make Supports Obsolete!  

📌 Products and 3D models shown in the video:
Support Test Models on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1130...
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Prusa XL: https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/or... (aff)
Prusament PLA: https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/pr... (aff)
Nobufil ABSx: https://www.nobufil.com/product-page/... (aff)

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📚 Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Classic Supports
01:59 Organic/Tree Supports
03:28 Design Tips
04:49 Breakaway Supports
07:16 PCBWay
08:06 Soluble Supports
11:52 Permanent Marker Trick
13:28 Other Concepts

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The video is sponsored by PCBWay.