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Supports are too hard to take off...

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Stera8, Sep 10, 2017.

  1. Stera8

    Stera8 Member

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    Any recommendations in taking off the supports easier? They seem to really be sticking to the print. I currently have a jab in my thumb from an Xacto accident lol

    I read somewhere that I could change the supports to a 0.5mm distance but where can I do that inside Cura?


    Currently printing the Stay Puft man for my nephew.
     
  2. WheresWaldo

    WheresWaldo Volunteer ( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°)
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    Use small flush cutters instead of an X-Acto?
    [​IMG]
    They have a lot of other uses too, so it is a good tool to have in your toolbox.
     
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  3. Kilrah

    Kilrah Well-Known Member

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    You need to edit the list of settings in cura and enable display of those options
     
  4. OutsourcedGuru

    OutsourcedGuru Active Member

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    Cura -> Click any of the gears along the right-hand side
    Settings -> Setting Visibility -> Check All -> Close button
    Back on the main screen again, right-hand side of screen and assuming that you've checked the box for "Print Support Structure" already,
    Custom -> drill into the Support area
    Now try hovering over the settings in this area and they'll indicate what they do.
    Support X/Y Distance

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