We recommend you use OpenSCAD to customize this design.
This design has the following Customizer options:
General
Diameter - Diameter at widest point
Sides - Number of sides
Bottom
Bottom_Height - Uncut height of bottom section
Bottom_Cutoff_Percent - Percentage to cut from bottom section
Middle
Middle_Height - Height of middle section
Top
Top_Height - Uncut height of top section
Top_Cutoff_Percent - Percentage to cut from top section
Printing
Orientation - Rotate onto face for easier printing
Preview
Show_Uncut_Ends - Show uncut ends in preview mode
Design Considerations
In many cases, it should be possible to print designs without supports. For the best results, consider the angle of overhangs and use the Orientation option.
Material
This design is perfect for printing in most filaments, but we recommend translucent filaments/resins in particular for this design.
Versions
1.1 (29 Jan 2022)
Added Customizer tabs
Increased max Sides to 12
Added option for middle section (Middle_Height)
Added Show_Uncut_Ends preview option
Updated Orientation options:
Renamed Side to Bottom Side
Added new Side option
Added Top Side option
1.0 (28 Jan 2022) - Initial version
Printing
Recommended slicer settings:
Resolution: 0.1mm - 0.2mm
Infill: ~10 - 20% recommended.
Supports: Should not be required for most designs, but designs with significant overhangs will require supports.
Rafts: Not required, unless you experience adhesion issues.
License
The "Gem Generator" models (.stl) are licensed under the CC BY license by Code and Make.
Note: 'BSD' license has been selected as it is the closest available option in the list.
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