So, the 3D model I was planning to make was something that can meet the requirements so I thought of a design that is similar to the green lantern logo, but that would be too simplistic so I wanted to add a star within the circle of the logo.
This is something like expectation vs reality as what I imagine making was the star is facing the side view in the lantern. After taking about 1-2 hours trying to figure out using Google or asking my friends while experimenting with the different ways to achieve what I had in mind. I gave up knowing that I have to just go with what I made and print it the next day as it was getting quite late and unknowingly spent too much time on this.
So this is the final design in Fusion360
This is the STL file using Cura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJaJ-LQJoAjK0H20HVML4rXmod-a9nR9/view?usp=sharing
When I send it to Ultimaker Cura as an STL file and slice the file, I found out that it only took a few minutes which made me realise that the print may not be sturdy enough due the to parameters I set for the model. I decided to print it anyways to get a test print for future references.
In my 2nd print, I decided to increase the infill so to make it more sturdy as the first print broke within a few minutes of me playing around with it. I also tried to tilt the model to be standing vertically for this print as I needed it to so some indication of having supports but it seems that the tilting made the print messed up.
This is the 2nd print with the support.
This is the shot for both the prints.
Hero Shot:
This is me giving 3D printing a try and I did enjoy myself from the thought process to the actualisation of the print. I am very excited to utilise 3D printing for the best tea maker project after learning about 3D printing. I think that I just need to spend more time experimenting with Fusion360 and Ultimaker Cura to bring out the full potential of 3D printing. I hope that the next time I use 3D printing, I will be more adept at bringing my concepts to life.
PS: I totally did not realise that I did not publish this and only realise it when I need to submit the next blog
