Wavy Clock v2

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Another day, another timekeeper. Based on my original, widely-used Wavy Clock, I'm pleased to introduce the second iteration of the Wavy Clock! This clock was designed specifically to utilize a movement from an affordable clock found at Target, which can be purchased for under $5; however, it will also work with any square clock movement featuring a center spoke measuring 6mm in diameter (centered within the movement) and a movement size of 56mm x 56mm. If your printer is properly calibrated, the movement should fit snugly with minimal friction. The movement may be economical but this clock isn't cheap to print. It requires significantly more plastic than my original design, which was optimized for vase mode printing. This new design, when printed with 20% rectilinear infill, three perimeters of 0.4mm each, and a total of eight layers (three bottom and five top layers, each measuring 0.2mm), results in a clock that exceeds 300 grams of plastic. Adding supports will likely consume nearly one-third of a standard 1 kg spool. Despite the increased material usage, this design offers several benefits. The rear cavity is tapered to provide easy access to the battery and, if necessary, allow for the removal and replacement of a faulty movement. Printing tips When printing with conventional solid infill patterns (such as diagonal fills), you may be able to get away without support material. However, I opted for concentric fill for both top and bottom layers (as it appears more visually appealing) which necessitates support in the center area. You'll notice marks from infill on the sloped areas of my print - that was a mistake on my part. With a properly-tuned printer featuring a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layers, you should have no issues printing those slopes without supports. My Cura profile, however, was not configured as intended, resulting in supports being printed on the sloping areas as well. By examining your slicer's preview, not only can you verify that your supports are positioned correctly but you can also identify the layer at which a filament swap can be performed. If done correctly, this will allow the numbers to stand out, similar to the photos of the clock I printed. If you enjoy this model, please share it! If you print this model, consider posting your creation! If you're extremely fond of this and wish to support my future work, consider a small tip - I promise to use it solely for printing supplies! If you want to support me and obtain exceptional filament at the same time, visit Proto-Pasta using my affiliate link and acquire some outstanding HTPLA! THANK YOU!