Mandelbrot 15 (stary)

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George Mason University Math 401: Mathematics Through 3D Printing."November 08, 2023When creating the Mandelbrot, Mathematica was my go-to software. The original equation for this was z=z^2+c. However, for this particular one, I had it so the equation was raised to the 15th power instead. This modification caused the Mandelbrot to have 14 points spread all around the object, giving it a unique look. When it comes to exporting the Mandelbrot, it takes more than a minute for the STL file to be created. For me, it took about 10 minutes until the file was ready. To print the Mandelbrot, I used an Ender 3 Pro 3D printer. However, when it came to importing the file, the STL file was overtaking the plate. To fix this, I scaled down the x and y axis to 35% and the z-axis to 700%. This allowed me to see what I saw in the code and make it pop. This also allowed me to be able to print it in a little less than 5 hours. My settings remained mostly default, with the exception of the temperature, which I set at 215 degrees Celsius. I used a skirt, but it wasn’t necessary and supports were not required either. Overall, creating and printing the Mandelbrot was a fascinating experience. The ability to see the object come to life from a mathematical equation using software and a 3D printer was awe-inspiring. Despite the time it took to export the file and the adjustments required to fit the plate, it was worth it in the end.