Overhang Test in Four Directions - 65 to 75 degrees

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<b>Update September 29th, 2020:</b> I believe in open-source in general and for 3D printer mods in particular so I have decided to include a STEP file for the latest version of each of my designs so you can modify as you wish. All my published models are free and must not be sold, please respect the license. All I ask is if you use one of my models to publish your own derivative, you list it as a remix. Happy modding and thanks! <b>Update July 28th, 2020:</b> Added a smaller version scaled at 75% for a quicker print time and to save filament, it's less than 5 grams. It's big enough to determine cooling quality but the normal version is a little easier to see the differences between different cooling options. <b>About</b> I'm working on a parts cooling fan duct for my QIDI Tech X-Max printer and needed an overhang test that tests the part cooling in four directions and not just one like most tests. I also need the test to be challenging for the printer so I went straight to the difficult 65-75 degree angles and skipped the "easy" overhangs. One side is numbered 65-75 (facing towards you when printing) so you know the direction if you want to compare different cooling options. The test sits on a thin platform for good bed adhesion, you can break it off after printing if you like. Don't despair if you don't get great results with this test, it's meant to be difficult to print so you can pinpoint where improvements in cooling need to be made. <b>Donations</b> All my designs are free, they're developed and tested in my spare time and most have source files available for easy editing. If you enjoy this or any of my other designs, a small donation is not needed but welcome. Thanks! :) <a href="https://paypal.me/humebeamengineering"><img src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/webstatic/mktg/logo/pp_cc_mark_111x69.jpg" border="0" alt="PayPal Me"></img></a>