Wavy Clock v2

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Another day, another perfectly crafted clock. ======================= Based on my original, incredibly popular Wavy Clock, I proudly present the second iteration of this iconic timepiece! This striking clock was carefully designed to accommodate an inexpensive clock movement from Target, which can be purchased for less than $5. However, it will seamlessly work with any square clock movement that has a 6mm diameter center spoke and measures 56mm x 56mm. With a properly calibrated printer, the movement will fit snugly with minimal friction. The movement may not be fancy, but... ----------------------------------------------- This is not an inexpensive clock to print. It uses significantly more plastic than my original design (which was optimized for vase mode). This updated design, printed with 20% rectilinear infill, 3 x 0.4mm perimeters, and 3 bottom layers with 5 top layers at 0.2mm each, will result in a clock that weighs over 300 grams of plastic. Adding supports will likely use up one-third of a standard (1 kg) spool. That said, this is a clock that will elegantly hide the movement as it can be mounted flush against the wall, unlike the previous version. The rear cavity is thoughtfully designed to allow for easier access to the battery and, if needed, will enable you to remove and replace a faulty movement. Printing tips ---------------- If you print with standard solid infill patterns (e.g. diagonal), you may be able to get away without using any support material. However, I chose a concentric fill for top and bottom layers because it looks visually appealing, which pretty much makes support in the center necessary. You'll notice that my print has marks from infill on the sloped areas - that was an honest mistake on my part. On a well-tuned printer with a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layers, you should have no problem printing those slopes without any support. My Cura profile, however, was not configured as intended, resulting in supports being printed on the sloping areas as well. If you examine your slicer's preview, not only can you check to see if your supports are satisfactory, but you can also find the layer at which you may perform a filament swap. Done correctly, you can make the numbers pop out as they do in the photos of the clock I printed. If you like this model, please share it! If you print this model, please consider posting your creation! If you love this and want to support my future work, please consider a small donation - I promise to use it solely for printing supplies! If you want to support me and get excellent filament at the same time, please visit Proto-Pasta using my affiliate link and get yourself some outstanding HTPLA!