Mastering Multi-Material 3D Printing: Design Tips & Slicing Techniques 🚀

Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: https://www.youtube.com/@TTRacingYT

Multi material 3D printing is becoming widely available and will in the future become mainstream. In this video, I share my best tips and tricks for getting the most of such a printer. From slicer model placement, to achieving perfect supported geometry and functional multi material mechanisms, there should be something here for everyone.

0:00 Introduction

0:49 Snapmaker U1 and SV08 updates
Snapmaker U1 pre-order (affiliate): https://snapmaker.sjv.io/nXm4Wo
SV08 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsNIN_40Bv1iTbElj6O7BRrU

1:50 Slicer placement and material tuning
Articulated Armadillo by McGybeer: https://www.printables.com/model/1260522-articulated-armadillo
DSE calibration model: https://makertech-3d.dozuki.com/Guide/DSE+Only+-+Stage+12:+X-Y+Calibration+and+First+Print/44

4:37 Multi material perfect supports
Support material guide: https://youtu.be/K_ZGZe-pbTI
Support test by Faulty Data: https://www.printables.com/model/198420-support-test

8:41 Designing custom support blocks in CAD
Noctua fan model by M. Z.: https://grabcad.com/library/noctua-nf-a12x25-1

10:30 Designing interlocking shapes
Noctua Style Desk Fan (120mm) by analogicparadox: https://www.printables.com/model/309167-noctua-style-desk-fan-120mm
My bedside table clamp remix: https://www.printables.com/model/678796-120mm-desk-fan-clamp-stand-remix

12:25 Beam interlocking

13:36 Combining rigid with less rigid filaments

14:45 Super tight clearance print in place models
Print in place design video: https://youtu.be/8TiFKUlsR_Y

15:59 Conclusion

Buy quality and affordable filament from www.x3d.com.au . Viewers get 5% off all X3D filaments and accessories with code T-Tech5

Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.

Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech