Printed in Ender-PLA using a K1C. In this case, we will use the 0.20mm preset for the K1C. The print takes just over 25 minutes to complete both STLs. Please be mindful that there are Global settings and Object settings (for the one with the mount) when printing both STLs.

The following settings were changed in Creality Print from the default options.

Global Settings

Strength

AI Infill: Checked

Sparce infill pattern: Rectilinear

We want to make sure that the stand retains structural integrity when it is in use. This phone stand is a little bit on the thinner side. Therefore, we will let the AI help us out to provide support in an efficient manner. Rectilinear infill pattern was used since the AI is able to utilize it under 20% infill (The default is 15%, which we are using). The AI is only able to use grid infill pattern with infill densities of 20% or above. Please note that these models are very thin, so increasing the number of walls to 3 or 4 may be a better way to print these phone stands.

Speed

First layer: 30 mm/s

First layer infill: 50 mm/s

Initial layer travel speed: 50%

This is the number of top interface layers: 4

By reducing the initial layer (the first four layers to be precise) print speed, we ensure that the first layer adheres optimally to the print bed.

Other

Brim type: No-brim

There are no bed adhesion concerns with this print.

Object Settings for USB Holder with Mount

Strength

Wall loops: 3

The number of walls for this specific STL was increased by 1 to provide slightly more rigidity as this one will be mounted on the Ender's 4040 rails.

Support

Enable support: Checked

Type: Tree(auto)

Top Z distance: 0.3mm

Bottom Z distance: 0.3mm

There are some overhang areas that need to be supported or otherwise the print will fail. Increasing the Z distance allows the supports generated to be removed much easier and prevents them from fusing with our print.

Blocco USB Ender 3

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 15% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill