Always Perfect 3D Printing Support Structures: The Ultimate Guide

Save big with PCBWay‘s new year sale! Check out: https://www.pcbway.com/ [AD] 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: https://youtu.be/dcW5efpZ5O4 My video about material combinations: https://youtu.be/KnvEhYCimKc?si=Y0AjTxD8Hx_em4ta Test Models on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1130232-support-test-models-overhangs-breakaway-supports-s My Website: https://jantec.xyz 3D Printer Recommendation: https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-xl-semi-assembled-single-toolhead-3d-printer/#a_aid=jantec (aff) 💚 Support Me Amazon (recommended products): https://amzn.to/4b5coqD Prusa Affiliate: https://www.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=jantec (aff) Use the code "@JanTec" and get up to 200 Prusameters with the purchase of your first Prusa 3D printer! 3DJake Affiliate: https://tidd.ly/4481AFX (aff) Nobufil: https://www.nobufil.com/?ref=JanTec (aff) Get 15% off at Nobufil with the code "JANTEC"! 📄 Sources Design Rules Hydra Research: https://www.hydraresearch3d.com/design-rules#unsupported-holes Gyro the Dodo: https://community.ultimaker.com/files/file/2007-gyro-the-dodo-by-virtox/ PVA Video from ModBot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl_YNe9Z8Rk Prusa Forum Post Marker Trick: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/new-method-of-printing-perfect-supports/ 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: https://youtu.be/B0yo-o47688?si=ChoWi2kTEwaAZYGi 📌 Products and 3D models shown in the video: Support Test Models on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1130232-support-test-models-overhangs-breakaway-supports-s Xioneer Starter Set: https://amzn.to/3WsDenJ (aff) Prusa XL: https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/original-prusa-xl-teilmontierter-3d-drucker-3/#a_aid=jantec (aff) Prusament PLA: https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/prusament-pla-simply-green-1kg/#a_aid=jantec (aff) Nobufil ABSx: https://www.nobufil.com/product-page/abs-filament-astro-black/?ref=JanTec (aff) 👐 Follow me on my other social media channels to never miss any updates: X (Twitter): https://x.com/jan_tec Printables: https://www.printables.com/@JanTec LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wegenerj/ 📚 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 #3dprinting ℹ️ Disclaimer The links marked with "(aff)" are affiliate links, which means that I receive a commission if you buy through the link - at no extra cost for you! As an Amazon partner, I earn from qualified sales. FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links Some of the products shown in the video were provided to me free of charge for testing/promotional purposes. The video is sponsored by PCBWay.