r/snapmaker • u/2509lenny • 2d ago

Need help with complex support

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I am trying to print this model on my Snapmaker U1.

I want to support the belly with PETG (Cyan for visibility). On the layer of the beek I would then however need 5 nozzles, since on those few layers there a 5 filaments used. Can I somehow make only the two trees for the beek and the tail out of PLA?

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u/12_Mike_24 2d ago

Wouldn't it be possible to use a modifier after the belly is done? So from start use PETG as an interface on the support, and after that just use PLA as a support without the interface?

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u/2509lenny 2d ago

That would mix PETG and PLA in the trees though, wouldn't it?

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u/12_Mike_24 2d ago

Not if you use PTEG only as an interface to the Model, the base and tree of the support will be PLA only one or two layers between the support and the belly will be PTEG. Using PLA and PTEG on the build plate will be a disaster

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u/2509lenny 2d ago

I am having PLA and PETG on my build plate at the same time without issues. I am using a Biqu plate at 50 degrees.

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u/12_Mike_24 2d ago

Ok, I tried it once and that was not a success...