I'm trying the free SP1 for now. I'm wondering if anyone has converted the multicolor parts to a flat multicolor part using the AMS? I.e. instead of having to change the color at a layer, and having a raised front face, has anyone turned it upside down, flattened it, and have all the colors in a single layer?
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You could print the front frame in the recommended orientation up to the last layer before the first dial color change. Then print just the white and black part of the face upside down to get the numbers embedded flat into the white. And then just glue the two parts together. If you know how to mesh mix, or it can even be done directly in the slicer, you could easily add a couple alignment pins and matching holes to make alignment of the number part and the frame part more precise.
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I do not know of anyone flattening the dial and printing it with an AMS. I suppose it could be done using relatively simple boolean operations in the slicer. It could also be left as is and still have the AMS automatically switch colors as needed.
The dial will need supports if you flip it over. There is not a single part in any of my clocks that needs supports in the default orientation. Flip them over and almost every part will need them.
Steve
I suppose I have the same question for the hands and swing gauge