THE PRINT

This is by no means a comprehensive treatise on 3D Printing. There are a lot of people in the space that are much more knowledgeable and hopefully they can weigh in on settings, software, and other aspects that I may not even know about. I can tell you how to print the thing, where to find the files, and some tips for this specific build.

PRINT WALKTHROUGH

  1. FILES: You will find the print files in SatStackingPleb’s GitHub for the SLIM19.  https://github.com/SatStackingPleb/Slim19 

  2. Filament: PETG Carbon Fiber (CF) is recommended. PETG might work. PLA will melt into a puddle on the first day you turn your SLIM19 on. It will likely cause a house fire. 

  3. Print Size: SatStackingPleb split the insert into 2 pieces, so you no longer need a 300mm bed to complete this print. In previous iterations the insert was one piece and it was proving difficult for even the larger beds. The File for Printing the Insert is: Slim19-insert-SPLIT-body.STL

  4. Fan Type: Make sure that you print the correct Fan mount for the fans you will be using. The Gelied fans take Slim19-intake-20MM-fans, and the Noctua fans use Slim19-intake-Nocuta

  5. Printer Settings: Standard for PETG CF, NOZZLE TEMP 260, BED TEMP 80. I go 30% for Infill.

Additional Tips that are probably common sense to most

  1. Dehumidify PETG CF, it is especially prone to string out during a print. If you find that there are a lot of fine hairs, then you likely need to figure out how to dehumidify your filament. Even out of the box, I make sure to set PETG CF in the dehumidifier for at least 3-4 hours before I print. 

  2. Adhesion is paramount on larger prints, like the insert. Make sure you are using a glue stick to ensure adhesion and set your bed to warm to 80 for 10 minutes before you start printing. 

  3. Post Print, make sure to clean any glue residue off of the printed item. A lot of people use metal scrapers to clean up their print, and I used to.  It led to a lot of dinged up and gouged prints. I now use a scraper that I printed out with the end of a PETG roll. When it gets dull or worn out I just print another. Take special care to check the guide-rails that are on the side of the insert. Making sure there aren't any burrs or imperfections will make the assembly go smoother.  

Total Print Time: 20ish hrs, Total Material: under 700G, Cost: $16.22 (Using Stock Creality Slicer)(Do not have a favorite brand of Filament)