Grinder pot

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You probably have some grinders like pepper mills lying around in your kitchen that are tall and tend to fall over when not securely standing upright on a flat surface. One simple way to prevent this is to provide additional support for the device, thereby increasing its overall stability by widening its base area and allowing it to stay firmly planted on the tabletop. The designers found inspiration from the 3D printed model "Base Mod v2" and created something entirely new called "grinder pot." It was made possible with PLA/PHA filament from ColorFabb, but they decided to switch to SemiFlex for its benefits. A 3D print of a "grinder pot" using Taulman's t-glase Red was also successfully completed, utilizing similar printing settings as those used for SemiFlex. It is worth noting that this grinder pot model is not merely an altered version of the inspiration; rather, it is a distinct new model specifically designed with 3D printing in mind. A separate section showcases other projects such as a beautiful vase and colorful flowers, demonstrating the creativity behind various printable items. **Step-by-Step Instructions for Printing** * First, print the design in SemiFlex (Fenner Drives) using Sapphire or Midnight color schemes. * Adjust nozzle to 0.4mm diameter and set extrusion width at 0.5 mm for clear lines and accurate details. * Optimize printing settings as follows: set layer height at 0.2mm, starting thickness at 0.3mm; print with consistent speed throughout layers, targeting 30mm/sec but adjusting to 20mm/sec on initial layers if necessary; ensure optimal cooling using fans with about 50% usage level. * Heat up the extruder head and heated bed; recommended setting points include heating up the extruder at 240 degrees Celsius while the print bed remains steady at 40°C, with a cover of BuildTak for a stable printing surface.