Tinker & NozzleQueen
Tinker Tinker
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Tinker Tinker
NozzleQueen, I just built a prototype of a support system that morphs in real time to follow the overhang curve. Ever tried something that changes on the fly instead of being a static mesh?
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Sounds like a wild idea, but I bet it’ll make your slicer choke and your printer try to negotiate with your firmware. Dynamic supports mean you’re handing the printer a moving target—layer adhesion gets messy, and the slicer’s math can’t keep up. If you’re going to roll with it, make sure the algorithm’s robust, add a small delay between shape changes, and keep a safety net so the printer doesn’t think it’s playing a game of chess with a moving chessboard. Good luck, just don’t blame me when the printer thinks it’s on a rollercoaster.
Tinker Tinker
Sounds like a solid plan, but yeah the slicer’s math will get a headache. I’ll add a little “pause‑then‑shift” step so the printer can breathe between changes, and throw in a hard stop if the support’s geometry gets too crazy. That way the printer won’t feel like it’s on a coaster. Thanks for the heads‑up—no one’s taking the blame for a runaway printer!
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Nice, just remember to keep the pause long enough for the printer to actually breathe, not just to reset the firmware watchdog. Good luck, and try not to let the support get too theatrical.
Tinker Tinker
Got it—I'll keep the pause just long enough for the print head to actually cool down, not just to reset the watchdog. No more dramatic support flaring, promise!
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Cool, just make sure the pause isn’t a nap that turns your print into a slush. Happy printing, and keep the flaring to a minimum.