The summary of ‘How (and WHY) to Paint Supports and Support BLOCKERS in Bambu Studio or Orca – Bambu Lab P1P / X1C’

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The video discusses the use of painting supports and support blockers in Bamboo Studio for 3D printing. The speakers emphasize the importance of strategic support placement to improve stability during printing. Techniques such as painting supports on or off and customizing supports are highlighted as ways to optimize the printing process. Viewers are encouraged to experiment with these methods to enhance their 3D printing success.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces painting supports and support blockers in Bamboo Studio for 3D printing. They explain that Bamboo Studio considers the angle of the model to the bed for support settings and show how to visualize overhangs using the support painting option. The speaker discusses adjusting supports to ensure proper adhesion and mentions the importance of strategically placing supports to combat gravity during printing. They highlight the process of painting supports and support blockers on the model to optimize printing success.

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In this segment of the video, the narrator demonstrates the use of support blockers and adding additional supports on a 3D model. By right-clicking, support blockers are painted to prevent supports in specific areas, whereas left-clicking paints supports. The narrator explains the importance of strategic support placement to ensure stability during printing. Detailed steps on applying supports behind the model, avoiding visible surfaces, and creating a three-tiered support structure are highlighted. The video emphasizes the fundamentals and reasoning behind support painting for 3D printing.

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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates the use of custom supports in 3D printing to increase success. They highlight the effectiveness of painting supports on or off to be in control of the printing process, mentioning how it can save time and material. Viewers are encouraged to try this technique on difficult models by adding or removing supports based on the need. The speaker asks for feedback on how viewers utilize support painting to improve their 3D printing success.

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