I must say you are the most best knowledgable person on the whole youtube, I´ve just started printing and your videos are helping me so much to avoid failing in 3d printing, especially the support (very important bit during the printing as you said, completely agree). Thank you so much
Yeah, this video was immensely helpful to me as well. Supports are often so difficult to remove and sometimes hard to set up in a way in which they're actually helpful.
Totally agree; I thought I knew all the tricks of S3D supports, but a majority of this video was still new (even if only a small-yet-powerful idea, like leaving in "plier holes").
Thanks Angus. Every time I think, I won't watch this video I know all about the subject. I am always surprised that you teach me something new. Awesome job mate. Thanks
Another great video, Angus! When I experience some problem with Fusion designs, I just come to your channel and there is always an answer. You're the best!
I also use the "lilly pad" trick on small support columns if the base of a support tower is small compared to its height. I have a small disk STL I add to the model at the base of the support tower. This prints the lilly pad at the print model settings and then the support prints on top of that giving it a far better base and bed adhesion. This same disk STL can be good to add to a model if you have a sharp corner on the model that has a tendency to want to lift/curl up. Just insert the disc at that problematic spot on the model, and boom instant increased bed adhesion at that feature. I find these disks far easier to remove than a whole model brim, and can be placed only on areas that tend to want to curl versus the whole print base like a brim creates. Great video sharing your tips, keep it up :)
Thank you so much for making this video! After months of struggling with large scale statue prints failing due to support failure on my new guider 2 I found this video and the key was the 90 degree offset on the support structures in simplify 3d. I have not had a single failure since! Thank you so much for saving my printer from the river!
I find your Tips on using Simplify3D easier to understand and I always look at your site for new tips first compared to Simplify3D's own Tips. This one was especially Helpful. I just wish that you explained in this one on How to Print using an Interface Layer so that I could run an M600 Command to allow me to add a Different Material such as Water Soluble PVa into my Support Structures.
As others have said, been using S3D for a while but you still show me things that I didn't know about and could have come in really useful for past prints! Brilliant stuff, thank you.
I have sometimes created my own support structures around the model rather than use automatically generated ones. I did this before I discovered the "expert" mode in the FlashPrint software. I'm using a FlashForge Adventurer 3 printer. Because of this I have to use FlashPrint to communicate with the printer. Now that I have watched your video I may be able to make use of the additional expert settings in FlashPrint. I think there is still are likely to still be cases where modelling my own supports is useful. For instance, if support is needed in a difficult to access part of the model, a custom modeled support can be made with a handle that you can grasp to remove it. If I am modelling a complete assembly with moving parts, using custom designed supports enables me to ensure the surfaces of moving parts will be as smooth as can be once the support is removed. Other possible reasons are to reduce waste plastic, reduce printing time and ensure the model does not fall over. Building a custom support that itself does not need support can reduce printing time considerably. I use Fusion 360. To make a basic support of my own, I create a primitive object that surrounds the part I want support for, and then use the cut operator to cut a negative of the object out of the primitive. Then hide the object, and use the extrude and press pull operations to make 0.5mm space between the support and side parts of the model and 0.25mm space between the support and the bottom of the model. Then I use wire-frame mode to inspect the support structure and the model to ensure there are no parts touching.
Well done. I second your notions regarding assumptions as to what the software will or will not do based solely on the parameter description, especially density vs resolution. Dense support layers are useful but if they are not paired with a high percentage it can destroy fillets and other fine features. S3D will spit out a solid dense layer with half of its edges unsupported and it's not always easy to catch.
For the longest time, I did think that the smaller supports pillars did effect the density of the supports. I see that tip being super helpful for newcomers to Simplify3d.
BOOM - I recalled seeing this tutorial back in June last year and knew I would need it someday... today was that day! Now I can crack on with my hydraulic prototype. Love you muchly Angus!!!!!
Thanks. Very helpful. I had worked out myself the pillar resolution, but had not understood the use of dense layers. Will give it a go. Also, another benefit / use of extending the support beyond the model is for instance adding support for a round window in a thin wall. Extending allows the support to anchor on the print bed, rather than just the wall.
Thank you Angus for your time to teach. and to C3C3, :) S3D is by far the best slicer for FDM . I am so glad I bought it. I have not regretted the purchase.
Really helpful thank you! Sorted out some of my more challenging prints. It had been bugging me about how supports were always long thin strips, i'd never figured out that I could make -45,45 angled supports for strength. I never really got the point of dense supports either but i'm now keen to try one.
Just getting started in 3D printing. Quite glad Angus you are doing your thing, your awesome! Just waiting for the Prusa i3 MK2 to arrive. Thank you for continuing to share your vast knowledge.
Nice work! I didn't know you could mix and match different resolutions of supports and the angles tip is very nice. I thought I had supports down well, but those are very helpful.
I have already learned sooo much by your videos... Such a well person and so good explaining. I wish you would have been the teacher who had taught me english, or maths back then :-) Great respect from germany
Great video as usual. I did not know about Dense Support layers, or Extra Inflation Distance options. Makers Muse is definitely one of my favorite 3D printing channels. Don't worry Joel, your channel is good also! ha ha.
Great video man, this was actually super useful, I'll be applying things I learned here all the time! Keep making those kinds of videos, they're extremely pertinent.
Just got into 3d printing 8 months ago and got simplify3d and was wondering about all the support settings had most of it wrong ! Thanks for clarifying this now maybe removing supports won’t be such a pain, also having so many prints ruined when a single support falls over Thanks
Thanks for the video! The one thing I would like to be added to simplify3D is smarter supports. So for example supports that slowly grow as they get larger. For example: take a box that for some reason you want to print upside down. In this case you will need to fill the entire box with support materials. It would be better if there is an option that it starts from a point and then grows at an angle of for example 45 degrees outwards. There are some other variants and situations where they would benefit but I think you get the point.
I'd make two processes for this situation. One with 5~10% support density for 90% of the cavity height, and the second for the remaining height with 15-20% density. Stratasys software does a very similar thing by making pillars very very sparse (but with 1 perimeter shell all around so it doesn't wobble) and then printing solid density when the contact surface is close.
So my problem is buy simplify3d or a Flexion Extruder for my Cocoon Create as they both cost pretty much the same. Love the videos mate hope the channel grows.
This was so useful, if I didn't have z wobble on my printer due to a bent lead screw i am sure this would give me near perfect parts that i couldn't get before.
Great video to which I'll for sure return at the time I have my own 3D printer (hopefully somewhen this year) Thanks for sharing your knowledge. it means a lot to newbees and wannabee newbees as well as for people gradually getting used to 3D printers and printing.
thanks for the great explanation. would love a similar video explaining raft settings and how increase or decreasing settings effect the raft and print.
Hi there, I love your video and really appreciate your insights! I was wondering if you have any idea when simplify3d version 5 is coming out... its been two years since they were "close to launching" and it's been radio silence for a very long time, have you alpha or beta tested anything from them?
This is something i added to my Favorites because i will need advanced Supports for upcomming 3D Printing Projects. :) THX for this usefull Tips! *#HighFive*
can you thoroughly cover the meshmixer support settings. including the different presets as well as the support generator and advanced support settings. as we as the orientation . thx.
Great tips! I always have problems with the "extra inflation distance" it always seems to extend them inside of the model. most of what I print has thin walls and the inflation generally moves inside of the wall.
Hi. Love the new masterclass videos as i have seen all your beginner tutorials. Keep them coming. One thing i would love to see you talk about is Josef Prusas new multimaterial upgrade. Have you seen it, tried it or have opinions on it? I have ordered it some time ago so i will find out sooner or later, but it seems the internet is pretty dry on info for it. How well does it work, how does it work in software and slicers etc...
Hey Angus, I really like the channel. I have sent some folk here to learn. I have a question, have you seen or do you have an opinion on the 3 into 1 Senhai3D Delta Printer? It does color mixing and extrudes 3 filaments into 1 nozzle. I am interested in multi-color printing and adding a second printer. I have a Cartesian now and have it quite dialed in thanks to your channel. I want to add a Delta to the production line. I am not so much interested in your build quality opinion as I am your thoughts on whether or not you think this is a sound possibility for printing multi-color or thoughts on a different direction. Thanks man!
I must say you are the most best knowledgable person on the whole youtube, I´ve just started printing and your videos are helping me so much to avoid failing in 3d printing, especially the support (very important bit during the printing as you said, completely agree). Thank you so much
I've been using S3D for over a year, but still learn tons of tips, tricks and advice from your videos.
Great work as always Angus.
Thanks man! happy to help.
Exactly what I was thinking. Never thought about leaving spaces for pliers or the larger tabs on the edge for something to grab onto. Very cool!
Yeah, this video was immensely helpful to me as well. Supports are often so difficult to remove and sometimes hard to set up in a way in which they're actually helpful.
Totally agree; I thought I knew all the tricks of S3D supports, but a majority of this video was still new (even if only a small-yet-powerful idea, like leaving in "plier holes").
I'm right there with you Spike! Angus keep it up man, your S3D vids are always helpful!
Your channel is the far best on FDM printing! Thanks a lot!
Thanks Angus. Every time I think, I won't watch this video I know all about the subject. I am always surprised that you teach me something new. Awesome job mate. Thanks
Thanks!
Another great video, Angus! When I experience some problem with Fusion designs, I just come to your channel and there is always an answer. You're the best!
I also use the "lilly pad" trick on small support columns if the base of a support tower is small compared to its height. I have a small disk STL I add to the model at the base of the support tower. This prints the lilly pad at the print model settings and then the support prints on top of that giving it a far better base and bed adhesion.
This same disk STL can be good to add to a model if you have a sharp corner on the model that has a tendency to want to lift/curl up. Just insert the disc at that problematic spot on the model, and boom instant increased bed adhesion at that feature. I find these disks far easier to remove than a whole model brim, and can be placed only on areas that tend to want to curl versus the whole print base like a brim creates.
Great video sharing your tips, keep it up :)
loving the new graphics elements!
they really add to your explanations, you certainly explain this stuff the best out of almost everyone online.
Wow. Really good ideas. End inflation and thicker bottom layers. Good idea
Thanks
Thank you so much for making this video! After months of struggling with large scale statue prints failing due to support failure on my new guider 2 I found this video and the key was the 90 degree offset on the support structures in simplify 3d. I have not had a single failure since! Thank you so much for saving my printer from the river!
Thanks Angus! I always learn something from your vids. Keep up the great work!
I find your Tips on using Simplify3D easier to understand and I always look at your site for new tips first compared to Simplify3D's own Tips. This one was especially Helpful. I just wish that you explained in this one on How to Print using an Interface Layer so that I could run an M600 Command to allow me to add a Different Material such as Water Soluble PVa into my Support Structures.
As others have said, been using S3D for a while but you still show me things that I didn't know about and could have come in really useful for past prints!
Brilliant stuff, thank you.
Excellent video - explaining the different settings is extremely useful!
I have sometimes created my own support structures around the model rather than use automatically generated ones. I did this before I discovered the "expert" mode in the FlashPrint software.
I'm using a FlashForge Adventurer 3 printer. Because of this I have to use FlashPrint to communicate with the printer. Now that I have watched your video I may be able to make use of the additional expert settings in FlashPrint.
I think there is still are likely to still be cases where modelling my own supports is useful. For instance, if support is needed in a difficult to access part of the model, a custom modeled support can be made with a handle that you can grasp to remove it. If I am modelling a complete assembly with moving parts, using custom designed supports enables me to ensure the surfaces of moving parts will be as smooth as can be once the support is removed.
Other possible reasons are to reduce waste plastic, reduce printing time and ensure the model does not fall over. Building a custom support that itself does not need support can reduce printing time considerably.
I use Fusion 360. To make a basic support of my own, I create a primitive object that surrounds the part I want support for, and then use the cut operator to cut a negative of the object out of the primitive. Then hide the object, and use the extrude and press pull operations to make 0.5mm space between the support and side parts of the model and 0.25mm space between the support and the bottom of the model. Then I use wire-frame mode to inspect the support structure and the model to ensure there are no parts touching.
Well done. I second your notions regarding assumptions as to what the software will or will not do based solely on the parameter description, especially density vs resolution. Dense support layers are useful but if they are not paired with a high percentage it can destroy fillets and other fine features. S3D will spit out a solid dense layer with half of its edges unsupported and it's not always easy to catch.
Been using S3D for quite a while but never know what those setting did, This is gold!
Thanks again Mr Angus another fine set of tips :)
Thanks Angus. I really need to learn more on support structures and your tips on improving density seems to be the key I'm missing. Much appreciated
Another great & informative video. Just goes to show you don't need time-lapse scenes to make good content.
Too many videos of time-lapse prints already out there already imho!
Really helpful thanks! The written descriptions are nice but having them visualized like this is far better! :)
This video was so nice I watched it twice.
For the longest time, I did think that the smaller supports pillars did effect the density of the supports. I see that tip being super helpful for newcomers to Simplify3d.
BOOM - I recalled seeing this tutorial back in June last year and knew I would need it someday... today was that day! Now I can crack on with my hydraulic prototype. Love you muchly Angus!!!!!
You are the best 3d printer on youtube thanks!
Awesome video thanks! short and to the point! exactly the info i needed!
Thanks. Very helpful. I had worked out myself the pillar resolution, but had not understood the use of dense layers. Will give it a go.
Also, another benefit / use of extending the support beyond the model is for instance adding support for a round window in a thin wall. Extending allows the support to anchor on the print bed, rather than just the wall.
Thank you Angus for your time to teach.
and to C3C3, :)
S3D is by far the best slicer for FDM . I am so glad I bought it. I have not regretted the purchase.
Really helpful thank you! Sorted out some of my more challenging prints. It had been bugging me about how supports were always long thin strips, i'd never figured out that I could make -45,45 angled supports for strength. I never really got the point of dense supports either but i'm now keen to try one.
Your videos helped me get through a ton of challenges that I faced with this project that I have been working on! Thank you sooooo much.
I thought I was getting good at s3d supports but picked up a couple of good tips here, thanks!!
Just getting started in 3D printing. Quite glad Angus you are doing your thing, your awesome! Just waiting for the Prusa i3 MK2 to arrive. Thank you for continuing to share your vast knowledge.
Insanely well explained!
Doing a great job showing off how powerful Simplify 3D actually is!
More of the Masterclass series! :))) 10/10
Most excellent tips for using support in S3D, Angus, thank you for sharing this.
Great tips Angus! I'll be making sure to try them all out on my next print!
Wow so much info for supports I am in awe. Great vid Angus and can't wait to put these tips into effect.
Nice work! I didn't know you could mix and match different resolutions of supports and the angles tip is very nice. I thought I had supports down well, but those are very helpful.
I have already learned sooo much by your videos... Such a well person and so good explaining. I wish you would have been the teacher who had taught me english, or maths back then :-) Great respect from germany
Great video Angus. You teach me something new every time.
Nice, thank you. I knew a couple of these tricks but not all of them.
Love your quick and informative tips. As a hobby novice it's extremely valuable... Thanks for the work!
good stuff. over the last 4 years I have came to the same conclusions as you mention in this video. good tips. ~Russ
a great help as always. nicely done.
Great video as usual. I did not know about Dense Support layers, or Extra Inflation Distance options.
Makers Muse is definitely one of my favorite 3D printing channels. Don't worry Joel, your channel is good also! ha ha.
Great video man, this was actually super useful, I'll be applying things I learned here all the time! Keep making those kinds of videos, they're extremely pertinent.
Just got into 3d printing 8 months ago and got simplify3d and was wondering about all the support settings had most of it wrong ! Thanks for clarifying this now maybe removing supports won’t be such a pain, also having so many prints ruined when a single support falls over Thanks
Very useful...thanks, Angus!
Really great tips, thanks Angus.
Thanks for the video! The one thing I would like to be added to simplify3D is smarter supports. So for example supports that slowly grow as they get larger. For example: take a box that for some reason you want to print upside down. In this case you will need to fill the entire box with support materials. It would be better if there is an option that it starts from a point and then grows at an angle of for example 45 degrees outwards. There are some other variants and situations where they would benefit but I think you get the point.
I'd make two processes for this situation. One with 5~10% support density for 90% of the cavity height, and the second for the remaining height with 15-20% density. Stratasys software does a very similar thing by making pillars very very sparse (but with 1 perimeter shell all around so it doesn't wobble) and then printing solid density when the contact surface is close.
Sounds like a nice addition! Well we can conclude that there are quite a few features that are welcome additions to the support system of S3D
Some great tips there, thanks will try these out
First time here, absolutely great tips, and I've been using S3D for almost 2 years. Subbed. Keep up the great content!!!
Thanks for the tips Angus. Great as always.
GREAT tips. Thank you.
So my problem is buy simplify3d or a Flexion Extruder for my Cocoon Create as they both cost pretty much the same.
Love the videos mate hope the channel grows.
This video is super helpful. Ive alays just used curas supports and man, it can be rough going. Thanks!
VERY useful! Thanks bud!
great video. well put sir.
great video, will come in handy
cheers
Subscribed!!! All good info thanks for the time and upload.
This was so useful, if I didn't have z wobble on my printer due to a bent lead screw i am sure this would give me near perfect parts that i couldn't get before.
Great Video! I Have learnt so much from you Angus! Absolute legend!
+Ashley Weston thanks! Happy printing
Really great video again, thxs for it
Would you able to talk about prints that use PVA as support material or 2nd extrude material? It would be appreciated. Your videos always seem useful.
I wondered what Extra Inflation Distance was good for. Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. What is your dense support percentage ?
Just great tips, thank you
Great video to which I'll for sure return at the time I have my own 3D printer (hopefully somewhen this year)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
it means a lot to newbees and wannabee newbees as well as for people gradually getting used to 3D printers and printing.
Another great tutorial where I took something new away. Thanks Angus...
Excellent video once again. Gonna try out this simplify 3D. I need some better bad software too. What do other people use? SketchUp is kinda limited.
thanks for the great explanation. would love a similar video explaining raft settings and how increase or decreasing settings effect the raft and print.
Great tips Angus, keep it up!
As usual, great tips!!!
So incredibly helpful! Thank you!
Hi there, I love your video and really appreciate your insights! I was wondering if you have any idea when simplify3d version 5 is coming out... its been two years since they were "close to launching" and it's been radio silence for a very long time, have you alpha or beta tested anything from them?
Excellent video thanks
Great advice!
awesome tips! thanks
Really great video! Always nice to learn something more about a great software like S3D!
+Simone | FNTSMN thanks man!
Again, another great tutorial!
With dense support layers use 2 lower vertical support separation layers while the upper vertical support separation layers is set to 1
This is something i added to my Favorites because i will need advanced Supports for upcomming 3D Printing Projects. :)
THX for this usefull Tips! *#HighFive*
Love your videos man, i find almost all my answers here!
Awesome vid!
can you thoroughly cover the meshmixer support settings. including the different presets as well as the support generator and advanced support settings. as we as the orientation . thx.
gave this a thumbs up, but adding details on the number of layer spacing and separation for each material could be a good video to make
Great video
Crystal clear: thanks chief !
Thanks for posting, much learned.
LETS GET STARTED
great vid gonna help heaps
Great tips! I always have problems with the "extra inflation distance" it always seems to extend them inside of the model. most of what I print has thin walls and the inflation generally moves inside of the wall.
I wish i had seen this 6 hours ago... :( just kidding ;) very useful tips for a newcomer to 3D-printing and Simplify3D, thanks!
I learned something from this video
Thanks
awesome video
I gotta get Simplified 3D...
Thanks for the support structure tips Angus...
some brilliant tips there, thank you
Hi. Love the new masterclass videos as i have seen all your beginner tutorials. Keep them coming.
One thing i would love to see you talk about is Josef Prusas new multimaterial upgrade. Have you seen it, tried it or have opinions on it?
I have ordered it some time ago so i will find out sooner or later, but it seems the internet is pretty dry on info for it. How well does it work, how does it work in software and slicers etc...
Thanks bud, very informative.
Hey Angus, I really like the channel. I have sent some folk here to learn. I have a question, have you seen or do you have an opinion on the 3 into 1 Senhai3D Delta Printer? It does color mixing and extrudes 3 filaments into 1 nozzle. I am interested in multi-color printing and adding a second printer. I have a Cartesian now and have it quite dialed in thanks to your channel. I want to add a Delta to the production line. I am not so much interested in your build quality opinion as I am your thoughts on whether or not you think this is a sound possibility for printing multi-color or thoughts on a different direction. Thanks man!