UMO / UM2 - Experimental Vibration dampening foots

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This is a custom foot designed with flexible infill, engineered as a spring to reduce vibrations between printers. To eliminate artifacts on top layers, I created this dampening foot, inspired by the challenges of printing multiple objects at once. I use S3D with 5 distinct processes, each dedicated to a separate object, allowing users to fine-tune perimeter settings for every part. All parts except the top layer are designed with zero infill. The step file is available for anyone to modify or remix according to their printer's specifications. It's crucial to note that the FFF S3D factory file used in this design is optimized for 1.75mm filament and a GudoZGE direct drive, but it should be treated as a guide only. On Cura, users can replicate this process by selecting Per Object Settings for each object individually and then merging them to achieve accurate positioning. In S3D, the middle and top layers are intentionally lowered by 0.1-0.2mm to prevent software glitches that occur when printing objects of different heights. I would like to extend my gratitude to IRobertI and Gudo for their valuable input and ideas that helped refine this design.