NASA Chain Mail - Better FDM Printing

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I re-mixed the original for two reasons: Drastically reduce polycount to allow for quicker slicing and gcode generation. Straighten some curves to allow for better FDM printing. The original design is great and gives an awesome overview of the modeling process. This simplifies the design. Each link is 1,147 faces instead of the original 81,000+. I use two Blender Array modifiers with X/Y settings of "0.79" offset for the spacing distance to build larger plates of chain mail. I made a second set of my own design Hex and Square interlocking pieces further inspired by this at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5448955 Print Settings Printer Brand: Prusa Printer: I3 MK3S Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .2500 Infill: 100% Notes: I use a setting for 20 wall lines to make the bottom pattern on the flat squares more uniform. I have tested printing on a Prusa I3 Mk3S, 0.4mm nozzle, traditional Prusa metal flex build plate. I printed at 210c & 60mm/s with a Bondtec high-flow nozzle. Your settings may vary. I have successfully printed this with the main link scaled to the following heights: 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm. Each sheet flexes fine, though may be less flexible until you play with it for a while to detach any potential strings. I used Cura 5.0 for slicing. Category: Toys & Games