
Instructions: Build the 3D printed depth caliper Assemble the DIY 3D printed depth caliper The total 3D printing time for the two 3D printed components is approx. The PETG filament used (29.90 EUR/kg) is 0.70 EUR and the PLA filament (24.99 EUR/kg) is only 0.60 EUR filament material costs per 3D printing depth caliper. 23 g of filament is printed for the 3D printed parts of the 3D printed depth gauge.
Infill speed: 80 mm/s (First layer: 20 mm/s)ģD printer used: Prusa i3 MK3s* with a standard 0.4 mm nozzleįor the dark grey/gold version, 3D Jake ecoPLA Matt Dark Grey* and 3D Jake ecoPLA Matt Orange* were used.įor the black/white version, 3D Jake ecoPLA Matt Black* and 3D Jake ecoPLA Matt White* were used.įor the orange/black version, Prusament PETG Prusa Orange* and Prusament PETG Jet Black* filament were used. External and short perimeter speed: 25 mm/s (First layer: 20 mm/s). Perimeter speed: 40 mm/s (First layer: 20 mm/s). Bed temperature: 60☌ (First layer: 60☌). Nozzle temperature: 215☌ (First layer: 215☌). The following settings have proven themselves for the PLA filament used: Infill speed: 80 mm/s (First layer: 10 mm/s). External and short perimeter speed: 25 mm/s (First layer: 10 mm/s). Perimeter speed: 45 mm/s (First layer: 10 mm/s). Bed temperature: 90☌ (First layer: 85☌). Nozzle temperature: 250☌ (First layer: 240☌). The following settings have proven useful for the PETG filament used: Layer height 0.2 mm and 50% infill (rectangular). 3D print settingsįor all components of the 3D printing depth caliper: So any 3D printer with a build space (X, Y, Z) of at least 160 x 160 x 20 mm is suitable for this project. By turning the ruler 45° diagonally, it only needs a print base of 160 x 160 mm. The largest 3D printed part of this project (ruler) requires a base (X,Y) of 200 x 16 mm, the highest part (locking block) is 17 mm high (Z).
The STL-files for all the required components are included. These are digital products, you get all the files you need to print the parts yourself in a ZIP-folder. The files for the required 3D printed parts are available here in the shop.