Snapmaker U1 Showcase

[Sherry]

Snapmaker Showcase #10 | Putting the U1 through a bridging test.

This hexagonal model challenges extrusion accuracy and bridging performance.

Bridging Test Time-lapse

Model: Hexagonal Pull Bridge Bridging Test

Creator: diqi_com

Source: MakerWorld

Print Time: 17m 25s (17m 44s with preparation)

Material: Snapmaker SnapSpeed PLA

Filament Used: 10.05g

Print Settings:

• Hotend: 0.4 mm Stainless Steel

• Layer Height: 0.2 mm

• Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s²

• Speed: Infill 270 mm/s, Top Fill 200 mm/s, Walls 200 mm/s, Travel 500 mm/s

• Shell: 3 Bottom, 5 Top, 2 Walls

• Infill: 15%

Model Link: https://makerworld.com/zh/models/817480-hexagonal-pull-bridge-bridging-suspension-test

[Boxkite]

Is this video from the built-in camera?

[Wombley]

(I would say that is not the correct angle for the chamber camera.)

[CadeFoster]

Thank you @Sherry for the video it is great to see the speed of this printer in action, we know this is just the beginning of the tool changers and what SnapMaker will continue to produce. I can not wait for the big brother that will come out later for the bigger builds.

[Sherry]

Hi! This video was filmed with a DJI Pocket camera placed outside the machine to capture the actual printing process. We wanted to share it because some community members asked to see how the prints are made in real time.

[Boxkite]

Why not use the built-in camera?

[Sherry]

In the past, we have shared mostly time-lapse videos captured with the machine’s built-in camera. Moving forward, we will choose between real-time filming and time-lapse depending on the length of the print, so that we can best meet the community’s viewing needs. Thank you for understanding.

[Wombley]

This one was great to watch from above. One of the beta testers shared a truly bonkers Star Wars bridging print on Discord.

I gotta try this!

[Sherry]

SnapmakerShowcase #11 | Four-Color “Torture Toaster”

Testing the U1 on multi-color printing, tolerances, overhangs, and support-free bridging.

Model: The Torture Toaster
Creator: @Clockspring
Source: The Torture Toaster by Clockspring | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Print Time: 8h 36m

Material: Snapmaker SnapSpeed PLA – Red, Orange, Yellow, White
Filament Used: 181.49g
Prime Tower: 42.37g
Filament Changes: 869

Print Settings:

• Hotend: 0.4 mm Stainless Steel

• Layer Height: 0.2 mm

• Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s²

• Speed: Infill 270 mm/s, Top Fill 200 mm/s, Walls 200 mm/s, Travel 500 mm/s

• Shell: 3 Bottom, 5 Top, 2 Walls

• Infill: 15%, grid

[Sherry]

SnapmakerShowcase #12 | Four-Color Vase

Timelapse shows smooth color transitions and consistent multi-material printing throughout the print.

Model: 四色花瓶 (Four-Color Vase)
Model Creator: @北京森钰科技有限公司
Material: Snapmaker PLA Matte / Snapmaker PLA Snapspeed
Layer height: 0.2 mm
Hotend: 0.4 mm stainless steel

Print settings:
• Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s²
• Speed: infill 270 mm/s, top fill 200 mm/s, walls 200 mm/s, travel 500 mm/s
• Shell: 5 bottom layers, 3 top layers, 2 walls
• Infill: 5%, Grid

Filament used: 325.55 g
Filament Change Times: 449
Print time: 11 h 50 m
Prime Tower: 45.87 g

[Hauke]

Side note: It seems to me that many of the supports might be not necessary - the overhangs do not look dramatic, and good cooling should do the trick. Many showcases have too many supports IMHO, but I may be totally wrong. Has someone tried the limits of the U1 regarding unsupported overhangs? It would save a lot of material…

[Wombley]

I think you’re probably right. I did a simple overhang tree and it was flawless up to 60 degrees and still very, very clean to 70 degrees, in all directions.

It even survived 80 degrees, but obviously that started looking a little rough.

[Wombley]

That being said though, that’s a beautiful vase!

[Sherry]

Thanks for your interest in this vase!

I’ve uploaded the STL file to a Google Drive folder so you can download it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UDaFitYjFoa4yhIKCT1ugfB4WZL3TqeL/view

Happy printing!

[Sherry]

Snapmaker Showcase #13 | Halloween Skull Torch

Halloween is just around the corner! This festive Skull Torch print is perfect for getting into the spooky spirit.

Model: Halloween Skull Torch
Model Creator: @Jayson_3DP_studio
Model Source: 🎃 万圣节骷髅火炬・文件用于 STL 三维打印・Cults

Print Details:

• Print Time: 1D 2h 28m

• Prime Tower: 97.55 g

• Filament Used: Polymaker Marble Sandstone, Polymaker Matte Red, Polymaker Sonic Brown & Yellow

• Filament Consumption: 666.12 g

• Filament Change Times: 2100

• Layer Height: 0.2 mm

• Hotend: 0.4 mm stainless steel

Print Settings:

• Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s²

• Speed: infill 270 mm/s, top fill 200 mm/s, walls 200 mm/s, travel 500 mm/s

• Shell / Strength: 5 bottom layers, 3 top layers, 2 walls

Infill: 15%, Grid

[Sherry]

Snapmaker Showcase #14 | Halloween Balance Game

Halloween is coming! This festive Halloween Balance Game print is a fun way to get into the spooky spirit while enjoying a challenging balance setup.

Model: Halloween Balance Game
Model Creator: 9percent
Model Source: https://makerworld.com/zh/models/653350-halloween-balance-game#profileId-580178

Print Details (U1):

• Total Print Time: 12h 8m 13s

  • Pumpkin + Ghost: 6h 22m

  • Base: 4h 47m

  • Lid: 59m 13s

• Filament Used: Snapmaker Matte White, Snapmaker Snapspeed Black/Orange/Green

• Filament Consumption: Total 306.72g

  • Pumpkin + Ghost: 136.46g

  • Base: 138.55g

  • Lid: 31.71g

• Filament Change Times: Total 216

  • Pumpkin + Ghost: 210

  • Base: 5

  • Lid: 1

• Prime Tower: Total 9.72g

  • Pumpkin + Ghost: 9.27g

  • Base: 0.45g

  • Lid: 0g

Print Settings:

• Layer Height: 0.2mm

• Hotend: 0.4mm Stainless Steel

• Acceleration: 10,000 mm/s²

• Speed: Infill 270 mm/s, Top Fill 200 mm/s, Walls 200 mm/s, Travel 500 mm/s

• Shell / Strength: 5 Bottom | 3 Top | 2 Walls

• Infill: 8%, Gyroid

[Sherry]

Snapmaker Showcase #15 | Amazing Star Fidget

A fun and functional model that adds a creative twist with vibrant 4-color printing, making it both an enjoyable print and an eye-catching display piece.

Model: Amazing Star Fidget
Model Creator: @Big-D-SyneS
Model Source: https://makerworld.com/zh/models/1665158-amazing-star-fidget-free-comericial-licence?from=search#profileId-1762106

Print Time: 11h 15m

Material: Snapmaker SnapSpeed White, Black & Orange, Polymaker Sonic Teal

Filament Used: 367.91g

Prime Tower: 40.73g Filament Change Times: 853

Print Settings:

• Hotend: 0.4mm Stainless Steel

• Layer Height: 0.2mm

• Acceleration: 10000mm/s²

• Speed: Infill 270mm/s, Top Fill 200mm/s, Walls 200mm/s, Travel 500mm/s

• Shell: 5 Bottom Layers, 3 Top Layers, 2 Walls

• Infill: 15%, Grid

[Sherry]

Snapmaker Showcase #16 | Airless Basketball

We put the U1 to a special test: 3D printing a functional, airless basketball! And it works!

This print is a great example of multi-color, multi-material capability, resulting in a strong and playful functional piece. We even added a custom Snapmaker logo!

Model: Airless Basketball
Model Creator: PartyLime
Model Source: https://makerworld.com/zh/models/218881-airless-basketball?from=search#profileId-253732

Print Time: 3d 12h 43m
Material: Synbotron PEBA 90A Black, Orange, White; Polymaker Sonic Teal
Filament Used: 938.02g
Prime Tower: 174.37g
Filament Change Times: 3289

Print Settings:

• Hotend: 0.4mm Stainless Steel

• Layer Height: 0.2mm

• Acceleration: 10000mm/s²

• Speed: Infill 270mm/s, Top Fill 200mm/s, Walls 200mm/s, Travel 500mm/s

• Shell: 5 Bottom Layers, 3 Top Layers, 2 Walls

• Infill: 100%, Rectilinear
  

  
  
  
  

[Wombley]

I need PEBA in my life!

[Sherry]

Snapmaker Showcase #17 | Textured Printed Parrot

Please remember to dry your filaments before printing, especially when using flexible materials like TPU, to ensure the best results.

Model: Textured Printed Parrot
Model Creator: @Hueforge
Model Source: None
Print Time: 9h 7m

Material: Polymaker TPU 95A White/Red/Yellow, Sting3d TPU 95A Silk Blue
Filament Used: 39.67g

Prime Tower: 0.82g Filament Change Times: 3

Print Settings:

• Hotend: 0.4mm Stainless Steel

• Layer Height: 0.04mm

• Acceleration: 10000mm/s²

• Speed: Infill 165mm/s, Top Fill 30mm/s, Walls 165mm/s, Travel 500mm/s

• Shell: 5 Bottom Layers, 3 Top Layers, 2 Walls

• Infill: 100%, Grid

Feel free to share your thoughts or any similar projects you’ve worked on!