NON-PLANAR 3D Printing by BENDING G-Code

I developed a new Non-Planar 3D printing method by deforming conventionally sliced G-Code using a Python script. Let's find out more!

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Spiral Vase Printing
02:05 Bending G-Code
03:43 Brilliant Ad
05:20 Printing Non-Planar G-Code
08:34 Non-Planar 3D Printing Methods
10:43 Summary

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DISCLAIMER: This video was sponsored by Brilliant.

[CNCKitchen]

2.5D or 3D printing? What would you like to see in the future?

[ebrewste]

I’m so amazed by your consistent flow of interesting, non-trivial ideas and demos you make! I feel like you never make a “filler” video to feed the algorithm. Great job!

[TeachingTech]

Awesome work, Stefan! I have a hot end set up for non-planar printing for when a more easily available slicer option becomes available. Can't wait to try it on this.

[hallowedshade]

Nonplanar printing is the thing we all desire. It gets me excited. Little steps like this contribute to the ultimate goal. THANK YOU!

[AdamGreenwell]

I'd absolutely be interested in exploring vase mode designing and printing.

[saftyrd]

A general tutorial on mangling g-code from python, ruby, or golang would be greatly appreciated in addition to notes on optimizing for vase mode.

[MadeWithLayers]

Finally someone who accepts the only true way to pronounce Slic3r

[Rotem_S]

11:04 Do note that while deforming the coordinates you'd also need to account for the changing volume elements by using a variable flow rate (specifically a flow rate proportional to the deformation's Jacobian determinant). This is essentially the calculation done in the video for the for the spline case but a bit more involved.

[kraigw]

I wrote a small python code my brain exploded when you showed it !

Great job!

[martylawson]

Fyi, the slots to re-direct the vase-mode spiral to internal features don't have to line up on every layer. You can offset them 3-5mm every few layers and the slicer has no problems. In return you get far stronger seams from the interlocking fingers.

[Slide]

I just printed my first vase mode object (a vase, strangely enough 🙂) and would be very interested in a tutorial. Thanks for your videos. I learn a lot every time.

[wenn]

Try making a nozzle using your mini lathe that has a super sharp angle, great video btw:)

[WoLpH]

While this is really difficult with a Core-XY type printer, it should be almost trivial to do with a Delta printer. I really hope you continue this project, it looks fantastic :)

[RichardBronosky]

This is so amazing! I am a DevOps and automation engineer. I write python and bash for everything I do. I would love to help you make this more accessible!
Also, my Two Trees Sapphire Plus has dual Z steppers so I'd like to work in bed tilt non-planar. But the slant angle would move the part's X location and tracking that will be challenging.

[printing]

That 3D printing guy is a genius, awesome video 🤩👌

[DavidRoesel]

What an amazing video! This is exactly the type of thing that sets you apart from all the other 3D printing content out there. More projects like this please!

[jeremycbarnhart]

I'm here watching as someone who has a background 3d printing...
Now I have Esophageal Cancer in the late stage. I bought a brand new Ender 3 MAX and, regardless of owning a machine a few years ago, can't even get a single good print. I have spent countless hours and days and more, in-between palative treatments, and get ZERO prints. Everything I do messes up.
I'm blown away by this amazing vid!Unbelievable!!!
I'm here wanting to print ANYTHING and you're printing these incredible prints! So rad.!

[Eyading]

Ich FEIER dich, der Hammer Stefan, Du überraschst uns immer mit hervorragende schöne Ideen und Tipps.
weiter so.

[alexpa]

I would definitely be interested in learning about designing parts for vase mode printing. Thank you for all the great content.

[euchiron]

Those ball run pieces are ingenious. I can see those for hamster runs or cat trees also!

And that little stand for your youngster to access the counter is very cool as well ❤️