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3 Wheels RC Printing notes

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The information in this page also applies to the 4 Wheels Conversion Kit.

Part orientation #

When I release a file, the STL is always oriented to be in the best position on the printer’s bed.

Supports #

I use Prusaslicer, so the terms here are related to prusaslicer. I’m certain other slicer have similar settings but probably with different names. You will have to figure it out for your slicer.

Here are the modifications I make to prusaslicer default support settings in the Print Setting tab.

  • Contact Z Distance: 0.25
  • Pattern spacing: 3mm
  • Interface Layers: 4
  • XY Separation between: 75%
Filaments #

I personally use PLA on every part. Feel free to use whatever you like

Tougher parts #

I want most parts to be tougher. Therefore I use thicker walls and more infill. Here are my general print settings for Radio Controlled models.

  • 0.20mm layer height
  • 5 wall perimeters
  • Infill 50%
  • Support on build plate only
Non critical parts #

Non critical parts like body parts can be printed with your default printing setup. I personally use these settings:

  • 0.20mm layer height
  • 2 wall perimeters
  • Infill 20%
  • Support on build plate only.