Fuzzy Magnets

Fuzzy Magnets

A quick an easy hack, designed to exploit the retraction moves of FDM printing process in order to generate a fuzzy high friction surface, which becomes smoother to the touch the lower the z resolution becomes.

That effect makes them ideal for holding pictures or other glossy paper. 

The print is designed to host easily sourced 10x4mm Neodymium Magnets, which can be easily sourced.

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Printing

Please do not repair the model, or netfabb will close the polygons and ruin the trick ;)

Can use any filament, but PETG or CPE HG provide a good balance between printability and tolerance. 

If you use the 3mf file, the machine will pause, and wait for you to insert the magnet in the slot, before resuming. 

If you start with the STL you need to set the M601 (pause) command at 5.75mm height. 

Some older printers or firmware may not support M601 so please use the M600 command instead.

Tip: Reverse the polarity of one of the magnets as you insert them, so they can be coupled.