Masterspool - Das Filament - Hex Version

After creating the dual color version I thought it would be really nice to have a hexagon version, because everything is better with hexagons. So I tinkered with the SVGs I extracted from various layers and added and embossed them on the STL in Prusaslicer to get this version of the masterspool without touching the 3D file. Unlike other masterspool remixes which use the infill pattern for the hexagons, this model consists almost entirely of perimeters and is therefore very solid. 

Although I didn't alter the dimensions, this model has three optical modifications:

1. The arrow moved from the inside of the spool to the outside and rotated to the right corner
2. I added an area for the filament label which comes with every spool
3. I also embossed the tiny gaps next to the numbers of the scale

This model has one little glitch: The overhang perimeters won't print that good and you may see some collapses inside the filament holder channels. But this is just a optical flaw as I didn't have any problems sticking the filament through them. I have an idea for a future update to solve this issue…

Printed in 0,2mm PLA for both colors with structural input shaping preset. Text and outlines print first. Compared to the original model print time is +40% while filament usage is almost identical.

Gcode-files are modified manually:

• M600 command moved right in front of the skirt to catch any purged material
• for the first color flow rate (M221) is set to 110% and feed rate (M220) is set to 75% to get cleaner/better outlines and avoid gaps

I realised all modifications with SVG layers, so if you want to slice it yourself make shure to use Prusaslicer v2.7 or higher