Printed Chainmail V2

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Printed 3D Chainmail V2. Check out my first version at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2216743. In this iteration, the rings are significantly larger, approximately the size of a nickel, which greatly simplifies assembly for bigger projects. I'd love to see anything created with this chainmail. A small but crucial improvement was made by adding a flat spot on the bottom of each ring. This tiny modification drastically reduces the likelihood of prints coming loose due to adhesion issues. If your print's rings are consistently detaching from the raft: Examine your layer height setting and adjust it if necessary. I discovered that raising mine by 0.0016mm made a substantial difference in preventing curling and subsequent print head interference. My current settings include a 3mm raft margin, 0mm air gap, 0.2mm layer height, 20mm/s printing speed, 0.8mm shell thickness, and 20% infill. For printer calibration and adjustment, use the small file called "calibration". The connecting rings have also been redesigned to be printed at an angle, matching those on the full sheet, making them less noticeable when assembled. To close these open-ended connectors, employ a soldering iron to melt and push the ends together, then flatten out the resulting blob. Use the iron to shape the excess material around both sides and underneath, filling the gap as much as possible. Be cautious not to set the temperature too high, as you want to melt rather than burn the plastic.