Here's the Panda Bag Hook, the bag hook for those in search of a 3D printing project that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. To create it, you'll need to follow some specific settings and use particular materials.
Begin by importing the hook's body into the slicer. Divide it into parts and assign the colors you desire to bring the panda design to life. For the body print, use PLA with a 0.4 nozzle and layers of either 0.1 or 0.16, setting a 25% infill with a rectilinear or grid pattern.
For the pad, which will ensure the hook's stability on smooth surfaces, import the file into the slicer and orient it correctly. Make sure to set TPU as the material, keeping the nozzle size and layer heights consistent with those used for the body.
The panda's ears should be printed separately and in PLA. The decision to separate them from the main body was strategic: it drastically reduces the printing time from 4 hours to just 1 hour for the body (with X1C) and eliminates the need for supports. Use a 0.4 nozzle and layers of 0.1 or 0.16 for the ears as well.
Once you have printed all the parts, glue the pad and ears to the body with a drop of superglue.
No supports or rafts are needed for this project, which makes the printing cleaner and more straightforward. Additionally, I have attached a 3mf file that I created with Bambu Studio to the project. This file contains all the settings I used for printing, so you can replicate my original design exactly.
The Panda Bag Hook is useful, fun, and adorable, and I can't wait to see how you'll adopt and personalize it.