Summer Coasters

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<p>A set of three coasters depicting Summer weather icons.<br><br>Select the one that matches the weather… or at least the weather you wish you had!</p><p>I have also created a compatible <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/194110-coaster-holder">coaster holder</a>, in various sizes, to help keep your collection tidy!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Models</strong></p><p>The three models are:</p><ul><li>Sun</li><li>Sun and Cloud</li><li>Cloud and Rain (aka British Summer :P )</li></ul><p>As you can see from the photos, I have thoroughly tested them!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Print Dimensions</strong></p><p>The coasters are <strong>90 mm</strong> in diameter. The height of the main area of the coasters is <strong>6 mm</strong>, with the total height being <strong>7 mm</strong> to the top of the rim.</p><p><br><strong>Coaster Parts</strong></p><p>Each coaster has multiple parts that need to be printed. The colour combinations for each part are completely up to you.<br><br>If you have an MMU or other means of printing in multicolour, you can choose to print the entire coaster in-place. The parts are all correctly placed in the 3MF files.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Files</strong></p><p>There are STLs for each coaster. I have included a 3MF file of each coaster with all the parts in the correct place/orientation.&nbsp;</p><p>The Rain Cloud coaster uses the same part for each of the rain drops. You will need 9 of these.</p><p>The Sun coaster uses the same two parts for the long and short sun beams. You will need 6 of both.</p><p>The Sun and Cloud coaster has separate parts for each of the sun beams. The STLs are labelled 1 to 8, from left to right.</p><p>The Beauty Ring and Cloud icon for all the coasters is the same.</p><p>You can use the 3MF to print all the separate parts in the correct order/orientation - it may be simpler than loading up each STL individually.<br><br><strong>Material Choice&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This is up to you!&nbsp;</p><p>I have been using many similar coasters for a while now printed in a variety of PLA and PETG filaments, and so far there have been no issues with heat. However, your mileage may vary.</p><p>Cold drinks will of course not be a problem.<br><br><strong>Print Settings</strong></p><p>No special print settings are required for any part of the coasters. I have tried to make even the smallest parts large enough to print without melting! :)<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The settings I have used on my Prusa Mini:</p><ul><li>0.15 mm Layer Height for the <strong>Base.</strong></li><li>0.15 mm Layer Height with 2 Perimeters and 0% infill for the remaining parts.</li></ul><p>You can visit my <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/171285-formula-1-circuit-coasters">F1 Coasters</a> model to see some suggestions on printing these models.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Assembly</strong></p><p>In the <strong>Base</strong> there are small recesses for the other components to slot into. The primary purpose of these recesses is to make sure the parts are correctly lined up.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:714px;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/171285/rich_content/d3283438-1491-44df-b7d2-46e3cd4d2676/thumbs/cover/800x699/png/screenshot-2022-04-15-at-234642.webp"></figure><p>Here the recess is highlighted in red.</p><p>There is a 0.15 mm clearance in this recess that means the parts should slot in without much resistance. Some parts my snap into place but they aren't meant to be snap-fit, so needing a small amount of adhesive isn't anything to worry about.<br><br>There is no particular order to the assembly.<br><br><strong>Post Processing</strong></p><p>A clear coat can help finish off the look of these coasters nicely, as well as providing some protection against scratches and stains. It should make them easier to clean. I suggest getting a smooth finish with some sanding before coating.<br><br><br><strong>Attributions</strong><br><br>All the coasters were made using/adapting icons from <a href="https://www.flaticon.com/authors/basic-hand-drawn/color">Freepik - Flaticon</a></p>