Printed Mesh for TFA helm v2

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important: The Remix unfortunately requires special printer hardware. 1. a printer with a large print bed (min. 260 x 220 mm). 2. a nozzle with 0.25 mm diameter Be aware that the provided STL-File is for a down scaled Version (90%) of the original helmet design. So you might need to change the size to your needs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I really like the helmet design from KeeptheBOX and trying right now to build one myself. Unfortunately, in my opinion the metal mesh for the helmet is a bit too expensive. Therefore, I tried to create the mesh with the 3D printer as well, without losing the original look of the metal mesh. After a few tries, I succeeded and was able to print the mesh with only a few grams of filament. As described above, you need a printer with a sufficiently large print bed and a nozzle with a diameter of 0.25 mm. In addition, a smooth print bed (e.g. PEI) is recommended. I used black PLA+ filament for the print, as it usually doesn't stick too strongly to the print bed and doesn't tend to warp easily. As background for the finished mesh I simply used matte black construction paper. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional instructions for an absolutely clean print without stringing and post-processing -> ready-to-use! For this you need the SuperSlicer (a github remix of the popular PrusaSlicer) and a lot of patience ;) In the perimeter settings, the SuperSclicer has the "One-loop perimeters" function. SuperSclicer will then try to create the respective layer with a single continuous extrusion similar to the vase mode in other slicers but different. So there is only very little chance for stringing. The only downside is that slicing can take a really long time (up to several hours). If you know other Slicers with a similar feature, let me know in the comments and i will add them to the instructions.