The Benefits of Using Pre-Supported STL Minis
[Shrugging] Of Course We’d Be the Ones to Mention Them
“It’s Not a Rebuttal!”, Says the Rebuttall
Ok, it sounds a bit like we’re just posting this to justify our pre-supported minis. We do, however, understand why some people would rather do it themselves. The reasoning behind our processes also likely won’t be the same as yours. You’re at home, anxious to churn out some of the best minis out there. We hope that by the end of this short post, you get the confidence to choose the path that makes you the most comfortable.
Why We Do What We Do
We carefully model our miniatures to look as amazing and realistic as possible. That entails an unimaginable number of spikes, pouches, bolts, gizmos, knives, and pelts. We also add drippings, beams, currents, and crystals for every bundle we release. Multiply all these details by our tens of thousands of customers. You easily get a million thingamajigs printed each month from people improving their RPG campaigns.
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Even for an expert, that’s no easy task (hello, printing department!),yet we must keep in mind that there are always players who have just dipped their toes into the 3D printing universe. Or, as it may happen, see their 3D printer more like a tool than the entry point of a hobby that involves modeling, tinkering, and, let’s face it, a bit of frustration. Even erring on the side of caution, it’s tough to ensure a 100% success rate, still we tune our supports for something as close to a plug-and-play experience to a complete novice as possible.
Why We Provide Pre-supported STL Files
With the previous section in mind, can we assert with complete confidence that our pre-supports are the absolute best method? Well, no. We know that some supports are excessive, over-engineered, or take more time in post-processing. We plan them to be the best and easiest option for most people. However, nothing beats fine-tuning for each individual printer and resin combination. It’s completely understandable if you wish to achieve better efficiency. You might be willing to spend some time (and possibly failed prints) to get a cleaner final product.
Dooby Dooby Doo-Ba (Closing Thoughts)
Pre-supported STL files or not, what your RPG table will see is the end result. If you’re just getting into this hobby, we’d recommend using the solutions we provide for each model. As you get comfortable, experimenting with support materials might provide a good learning experience which will be also useful for other tasks on your 3D printer. In any case, if you’re worried about those little blemishes that are left after removing the support material, here’s an article that could help you with that. Have fun!
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