Hi Lew another app on my bucket list Col

Always learning something "new" about 3D printing. Have you heard of adaptive layers? I have been 3D printing for about eight years and only yesterday I came across a video on adaptive layers. This is in the common "Cura" slicer as well as many derivatives such as my QIDI slicer.

Ever notice the "stair step" effect on surfaces that are closer to horizontal? Example, this is noticeable on wedges and curved surfaces. I'm using a sphere to demonstrate this here.

Photo #1 shows a layer setting of .20mm. All layers are then the same so near the top and bottom of the sphere shows those "steps".
Photo #2 (solid object) shows you where this adaptive layer setting is (for most slicers). Select the object then the horizontal bars icon.
Photo #3 now shows the layers and the vertical "thermometer" can now adjust where it the "Z" axis (vertical) you can make adjustments. Notice how the layer height lessens near the top of the sphere. (Use the left and right mouse buttons to increase or decrease the layer height as you watch it happen.)

There are other adjustments to the settings but I am not going into a tutorial here. This is well worth looking into if you are experiencing this problem. I wish I knew about this long ago.

David I must look into Claude AI Col

@Olly999
This is the first time I’ve seen a Becker rudder on a model ship; well done, Olly—great job!

@ColRay Used by all UK emergency services 👍

@DJW could you elaborate a bit on what you're having Claude AI do for you? I've extremely interested as I do a lot of work in Fusion and making 3d boat hulls is a pain for me.

Love the Becker Rudder - I remember ordering a reasonably priced set some years ago that I haven't used that looked to be that design. One of these years, I have to make a model that can use them!

@ColRay I also use TinkerCad and it does most of what I need. I have also started using the Claude AI to generate some more tricky STL files, it can make curved surfaces and blends, something I've struggled with in TinkerCad. I'm sure you'll find all sorts of parts and tools to make on the K2..!

Olly I like your project

Olly 999 isn't the call numbery used by the UK police ?

Hello David the printer is the K2 Combo was the best price of the three brands sold in AU
No glue just wash with Isocol , part of the system is it gives a warning if the build plate needs a clean.
Tinkercad and whin it's working Layerling Col

@ColRay Hi Col, I recognise that printer interface, I use Creality Print with my K1C, and have been reasonably pleased with it, looks like you have some more options there for multi filament with your new model (K2..?), very nice..! Can I ask what you're using for your 3D designs..? And are you using any adhesive on the print bed..? My printer came with a stick of noname glue but was pretty messy, I now use 3DLAC from a spray can, a lot easier to use.

as good as the lovat TV

If I'm using my FDM printer, it is fatal to start watching it work. The clock moves so much faster, and nothing else gets done. Not the same with my resin printing.

My Becker Rudder.

@ColRay

They are so cool to watch aren't they...

Go Col.