1st Build First Build - Gen 3 Mark VI & Donut-Inspired Armor; Progress Thread!

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I made a post not too long ago to get opinions on scaling and decided I would start a thread to post updates, document obstacles, and keep myself accountable! I'm attempting to print a full build of MoeSizzleac's Halo Infinite Master Chief Inspired Set off of Thingiverse and just began printing a couple days ago. I've already run into some print issues, but I'm very new to 3D printing and expect lots of troubleshooting fun to come! My goal was to have the helmet done in under two weeks for an event, but after two failed prints I'm managing my expectations and embracing the fabrication process. Advice is always welcome and much appreciated!

Here are the first successful pieces. Cheers!

 

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Figured I'd post the couple of fails I've had so far! I'm still trying to troubleshoot and figure out what the issue may have been.

This was the first attempt at a helmet piece (1 of 8 segments). The top layer was visibly warping/lifting and I'm thinking it may be due to poor adhesion with the surrounding supports, but am still unsure. I was struggling to find photos online of a similar phenomenon along with the rippling pictured in the second photo of the same piece.

I didn't have enough time left in the day to attempt the helmet piece again, so I loaded up 8 thigh clips figuring they would be unproblematic and I could just get them checked off my list...and I was wrong. This one I'm fairly certain was a bed adhesion issue. The default settings provided by Orca for Standard PLA had the bed temp sitting at 45C which I'm assuming was too low. I'm also using Flashforge PLA Pro and when I checked whether Orca had different recommended settings for PLA Pro, they did! I haven't printed with the PLA Pro specific settings, so I'm hoping they help. They do include a slightly higher bed temp. We shall see!