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Karlexceed at 20:18, 4 November 2018

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	This page holds information I've gathered while using a 3d printer.		This page holds information I've gathered while using a 3d printer.
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	== Printers ==		== Printers ==
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	=== Monoprice Maker Select V2 ===		=== Monoprice Maker Select V2 ===
	Product page: [https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860 https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860]<br>		Product page: [https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860 https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860]<br>
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	I believe that this printer delivers great quality for the price - so far it has consistently exceeded my expectations. Assembly and setup were painless, calibration was straightforward, and before I knew it I was up and running.<br>		I believe that this printer delivers great quality for the price - so far it has consistently exceeded my expectations. Assembly and setup were painless, calibration was straightforward, and before I knew it I was up and running.<br>
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	==== Specs ====		==== Specs ====
	Build volume: 200mm x 200mm x 180mm<br>		Build volume: 200mm x 200mm x 180mm<br>
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	Max extruder temp: 500°F (260°C)<br>		Max extruder temp: 500°F (260°C)<br>
	Data transfer: USB and microSD card<br>		Data transfer: USB and microSD card<br>
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	==== Print Settings ====		==== Print Settings ====
	I primarily use Cura for slicing. I added the Maker Select V2 using the Prusa i3 printer profile. Most of my printing is done in draft quality at 0.2mm layer height.		I primarily use Cura for slicing. I added the Maker Select V2 using the Prusa i3 printer profile. Most of my printing is done in draft quality at 0.2mm layer height.<br>
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	===== Pre-mod Settings =====		===== Pre-mod Settings =====
	* One important thing with an unmodded MPMS V2 is to reduce the maximum Z height in your slicer from 200mm to 180mm. It's not necessarily impossible to print to 200mm, but your risk colliding your printhead with the crossmember at the top of the Z-axis towers.		* One important thing with an unmodded MPMS V2 is to reduce the maximum Z height in your slicer from 200mm to 180mm. It's not necessarily impossible to print to 200mm, but your risk colliding your printhead with the crossmember at the top of the Z-axis towers.
	* I found that with Cura's default Draft settings, not only was I slightly annoyed with some quality issues, but I would also suffer some plate adhesion problems. Changing from brim to raft type plate adhesion solved the latter problem entirely. For the quality issues, I found that reducing the print speed allowed me to get more consistent, high-quality results. I've added the custom speed settings below.<br>		* I found that with Cura's default Draft settings, not only was I slightly annoyed with some quality issues, but I would also suffer some plate adhesion problems. Changing from brim to raft type plate adhesion solved the latter problem entirely. For the quality issues, I found that reducing the print speed allowed me to get more consistent, high-quality results. I've added the custom speed settings below.<br>
	<br>		<em>Custom print speed settings for unmodded printer:</em><br>
	Custom print speed settings for unmodded printer:<br>
	* Print speed: 50mm/s		* Print speed: 50mm/s
	* Outer wall speed: 15mm/s		* Outer wall speed: 15mm/s
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	* Top/bottom speed: 20mm/s		* Top/bottom speed: 20mm/s
	* Travel speed: 80mm/s		* Travel speed: 80mm/s
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	===== Post-mod Settings =====		===== Post-mod Settings =====
	* After installing the Z-axis brace and extension mods, I've found myself to be happy with Cura's default Draft settings.		* After installing the Z-axis brace and extension mods, I've found myself to be happy with Cura's default Draft settings.<br>
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	==== Mods / Customization ====		==== Mods / Customization ====
	The Maker Select V2 is a solid printer stock from the factory. But it's not without room for improvement.<br>		The Maker Select V2 is a solid printer stock from the factory. But it's not without room for improvement.<br>
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	*Z-Axis Braces		*Z-Axis Braces
	**Braces that stiffen the Z-axis tower to prevent wobbling.		**Braces that stiffen the Z-axis tower to prevent wobbling.
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	*Upgrade Fan Ducting		*Upgrade Fan Ducting
	**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints with less stringing.		**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints with less stringing.
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	== Filament ==		== Filament ==
	In rough order of both how much I like it and how much I print with it... I'm only listing filaments that I've printed at least one kilo of.		In rough order of both how much I like it and how much I print with it... I'm only listing filaments that I've printed at least one kilo of.<br>
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	=== Inland PLA+ ===		=== Inland PLA+ ===
	<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: WELL LIKED</em><br>		<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: WELL LIKED</em><br>
	<em>HOW OFTEN USED: MOST OFTEN</em><br>		<em>HOW OFTEN USED: MOST OFTEN</em><br>
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	Inland PLA+ is by the far the filament that I most often use. I live relatively close to a Micro Center store, so I can go and pick this stuff up in person. I'd say it's on par with Hatchbox, and it's also a bit cheaper so that's always a plus.		Inland PLA+ is by the far the filament that I most often use. I live relatively close to a Micro Center store, so I can go and pick this stuff up in person. I'd say it's on par with Hatchbox, and it's also a bit cheaper so that's always a plus.<br>
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	=== Hatchbox ===		=== Hatchbox ===
	<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: WELL LIKED</em><br>		<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: WELL LIKED</em><br>
	<em>HOW OFTEN USED: NOT OFTEN</em><br>		<em>HOW OFTEN USED: NOT OFTEN</em><br>
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	Hatchbox is only marked as "NOT OFTEN" because so far I've only used one kilo of it, but that will likely change in the future. It's readily available via Amazon. It's consistent filament with a nice choice of colors, but the price per kilo is just a bit more than what I think it should be.		Hatchbox is only marked as "NOT OFTEN" because so far I've only used one kilo of it, but that will likely change in the future. It's readily available via Amazon. It's consistent filament with a nice choice of colors, but the price per kilo is just a bit more than what I think it should be.<br>
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	=== Inland PLA ===		=== Inland PLA ===
	<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: SORTA LIKED</em><br>		<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: SORTA LIKED</em><br>
	<em>HOW OFTEN USED: SOMEWHAT OFTEN</em><br>		<em>HOW OFTEN USED: SOMEWHAT OFTEN</em><br>
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	Inland PLA (notice the lack of the +) is pretty middle-of-the-road filament. It works, but it can be a bit finicky. I've had serious issues with layer bonding while printing Inland's color changing PLA, and it seems like it's also more brittle than I'd expect it to be. A friend of mine has also seen serious winding issues on a roll, to the point where it basically tied itself into a knot. I'd put it on par with the Monoprice filament in terms of overall quality.		Inland PLA (notice the lack of the +) is pretty middle-of-the-road filament. It works, but it can be a bit finicky. I've had serious issues with layer bonding while printing Inland's color changing PLA, and it seems like it's also more brittle than I'd expect it to be. A friend of mine has also seen serious winding issues on a roll, to the point where it basically tied itself into a knot. I'd put it on par with the Monoprice filament in terms of overall quality.<br>
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	=== Monoprice PLA ===		=== Monoprice PLA ===
	<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: SORTA LIKED</em><br>		<em>HOW MUCH LIKED: SORTA LIKED</em><br>
	<em>HOW OFTEN USED: NOT OFTEN</em><br>		<em>HOW OFTEN USED: NOT OFTEN</em><br>
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	Monoprice PLA is not bad, but it's also nothing to write home about. It gets the job done. I've noticed that their "White" is actually what I'd call "Natural", aka un-pigmented, milky, and slightly translucent. The Monoprice PLA is also fairly expensive at about $20/kilo.		Monoprice PLA is not bad, but it's also nothing to write home about. It gets the job done. I've noticed that their "White" is actually what I'd call "Natural", aka un-pigmented, milky, and slightly translucent. The Monoprice PLA is also fairly expensive at about $20/kilo.<br>
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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	Here's some of the prints I've made.		Here's some of the prints I've made.<br>
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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)

Karlexceed at 20:15, 4 November 2018

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 ==== Print Settings ====
-I primarily use Cura for slicing. I added the Maker Select V2 using the Prusa i3 printer profile, making sure to reduce the maximum Z height from 200mm to 180mm. Most of my printing is done in draft quality at 0.2mm layer height. I found that with the default settings, not only was I slightly annoyed with some quality issues, but I would also suffer plate adhesion problems. Changing from brim to raft type plate adhesion solved the latter problem entirely. For the quality issues, I found that reducing the print speed allowed me to get consistent, high-quality results. I've added the custom settings below.<br>
+I primarily use Cura for slicing. I added the Maker Select V2 using the Prusa i3 printer profile. Most of my printing is done in draft quality at 0.2mm layer height.
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-Custom print settings:<br>
+Custom print speed settings for unmodded printer:<br>
 * Print speed: 50mm/s
 * Outer wall speed: 15mm/s
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 * Top/bottom speed: 20mm/s
 * Travel speed: 80mm/s
 ==== Mods / Customization ====
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 **Thingiverse link: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1585045 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1585045]
 *Upgrade Fan Ducting
-**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.
+**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints with less stringing.
 == Gallery ==

Karlexceed: /* Mods / Customization */

2018-09-26T05:13:28Z

Mods / Customization

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	**Thingiverse link: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1444979 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1444979]		**Thingiverse link: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1444979 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1444979]
	*Upgrade Y-Axis Carriage Plate		*Upgrade Y-Axis Carriage Plate
			**The factory carriage plate has been known to bend or warp easily as it's only made from thin stamped steel. Replacing it with a thicker aluminum plate will allow you to get a level print bed more quickly and easily.
	**Guide here: [https://letsprint3d.net/2017/04/18/guide-replacing-y-carriage-plate https://letsprint3d.net/2017/04/18/guide-replacing-y-carriage-plate]		**Guide here: [https://letsprint3d.net/2017/04/18/guide-replacing-y-carriage-plate https://letsprint3d.net/2017/04/18/guide-replacing-y-carriage-plate]
			*Bed Leveling Spring Cups
			**These small cups help to keep the springs that hold the print bed up in alignment, making for a bed that isn't easily shifted around.
			**Thingiverse link: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1585045 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1585045]
	*Upgrade Fan Ducting		*Upgrade Fan Ducting
	**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.		**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.

Karlexceed: /* Monoprice Maker Select V2 */

2018-09-26T05:07:34Z

Monoprice Maker Select V2

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	*Z-Axis Braces		*Z-Axis Braces
	**Braces that stiffen the Z-axis tower to prevent wobbling.		**Braces that stiffen the Z-axis tower to prevent wobbling.
			**Thingiverse link: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948]
	*Z-Axis Extensions		*Z-Axis Extensions
	**Though the Maker Select V2 is said to have 180mm clearance in the Z-axis, the truth is it's about 143mm. These extension blocks make up for that difference.		**Though the Maker Select V2 is said to have 180mm clearance in the Z-axis, the truth is it's about 143mm. These extension blocks make up for that difference.
	*~~Upgraded~~ Fan Ducting		**Thingiverse link: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1444979 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1444979]
			*Upgrade Y-Axis Carriage Plate
			**Guide here: [https://letsprint3d.net/2017/04/18/guide-replacing-y-carriage-plate https://letsprint3d.net/2017/04/18/guide-replacing-y-carriage-plate]
			*Upgrade Fan Ducting
	**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.		**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.

Karlexceed: /* Gallery */

2018-07-29T04:06:23Z

Gallery

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	File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2855189 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2855189 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2387700 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)		File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2387700 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)
	File:Human_skull.png\|A human skull. The model that this was printed from came from a 3d scan of a real human skull.<br>[Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Human_skull.png\|A human skull. The model that this was printed from came from a 3d scan of a real human skull.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:622390 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Bullet_bill.png\|It's Banzai Bill! This was assembled from three different prints (one for each color). It went together easily and looks great!<br>[https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-bullet-bill-26743 MyMiniFactory]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Bullet_bill.png\|It's Banzai Bill! This was assembled from three different prints (one for each color). It went together easily and looks great!<br>[https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-bullet-bill-26743 MyMiniFactory]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Karlexceed: /* Gallery */

2018-07-29T04:05:38Z

Gallery

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	File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2855189 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)		File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2387700 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)
			File:Human_skull.png\|A human skull. The model that this was printed from came from a 3d scan of a real human skull.<br>[Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
			File:Bullet_bill.png\|It's Banzai Bill! This was assembled from three different prints (one for each color). It went together easily and looks great!<br>[https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-bullet-bill-26743 MyMiniFactory]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Karlexceed: /* Gallery */

2018-07-29T03:47:21Z

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14104 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
			File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Karlexceed: /* Gallery */

2018-07-29T03:39:50Z

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height)		File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
			File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Karlexceed at 03:35, 29 July 2018

2018-07-29T03:35:03Z

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	*Upgraded Fan Ducting		*Upgraded Fan Ducting
	**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.		**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.

			== Gallery ==
			Here's some of the prints I've made.

			<gallery>
			File:Failed_yoda.png\|A failed Yoda print. You can see the infill grid in the space left open at the top, and the brim around the bottom edge. (PLA, 0.2mm layer height)
			</gallery>

Karlexceed: /* Mods / Customization */

2018-07-25T06:45:37Z

Mods / Customization

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	The Maker Select V2 is a solid printer stock from the factory. But it's not without room for improvement.<br>		The Maker Select V2 is a solid printer stock from the factory. But it's not without room for improvement.<br>

	~~=====~~ Z-Axis Braces ~~=====~~		*Z-Axis Braces
	Braces that stiffen the Z-axis tower to prevent wobbling.		**Braces that stiffen the Z-axis tower to prevent wobbling.
			*Z-Axis Extensions
	~~=====~~ Z-Axis Extensions ~~=====~~		**Though the Maker Select V2 is said to have 180mm clearance in the Z-axis, the truth is it's about 143mm. These extension blocks make up for that difference.
	Though the Maker Select V2 is said to have 180mm clearance in the Z-axis, the truth is it's about 143mm. These extension blocks make up for that difference.		*Upgraded Fan Ducting
			**This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.
	~~=====~~ Upgraded Fan Ducting ~~=====~~
	This design allows for better airflow. The end result is higher-quality prints.

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	File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2855189 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Bender_printing.png\|A cup made to look like Bender's head is in the middle of printing. You can see the infill grid in the space left open and the raft underneath.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2855189 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2387700 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)		File:Cat_pot.png\|A black cat head planter. This print was made with 100% infill, so it's solid plastic.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2387700 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 100% infill)
	File:Human_skull.png\|A human skull. The model that this was printed from came from a 3d scan of a real human skull.<br>[Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Human_skull.png\|A human skull. The model that this was printed from came from a 3d scan of a real human skull.<br>[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:622390 Thingiverse]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	File:Bullet_bill.png\|It's Banzai Bill! This was assembled from three different prints (one for each color). It went together easily and looks great!<br>[https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-bullet-bill-26743 MyMiniFactory]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)		File:Bullet_bill.png\|It's Banzai Bill! This was assembled from three different prints (one for each color). It went together easily and looks great!<br>[https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-bullet-bill-26743 MyMiniFactory]<br>(PLA, 0.2mm layer height, 10% infill)
	</gallery>		</gallery>