Parametric Test-Cube which includes your print parameters on the model!

Use this Test-Cube to test different filaments and print settings and collect different examples that you can recheck later on if you want to reuse the same material but forgot the optimal print settings. Or use it to find the right look of a print model and check what the print settings for this look where.

Since the model is based on a customizable OpenSCAD file you can easily modify it and include your print parameters directly on your cube.

Features

• It contains a hole that allows hang up your test-cubes on a string
• The hole also allows you to test the overhanging capabilities of your printer
• The size of the cube can be modified
• The filament name is printed on every side of the cube
• You can select if the text should be embossed or etched into the cube
• Standard print parameters (layer height, nozzle temperature, print-bed temperature, infill) can be customized as required
• Additional freeform print parameter texts can be added to the back of the cube (up to four lines)
• You can switch between degrees °C and °F

To make it usable easily you can use one of the common print profiles that I already uploaded.

How to create your own cubes with custom parameters

There are basically two ways to achieve this: The easiest one is to use the new online Parametric Model Maker in the MakerLab and the other way is to use OpenSCAD directly.

Customize with Parametric Model Maker

1. Download the OpenSCAD file and open it with any text editor (no need to install OpenSCAD!)
2. Open the Parametric Model Maker
3. Open the downloaded .scad-File in the code-editor on the left
4. Customize the cube with your parameters
5. Click generate to generate your test cube
6. Download and print your test-cube!

Customize with OpenSCAD

1. Download OpenSCAD from the website of the creators.
2. Download the Test-Cube model file and open it
3. Use the customizer on the right to change the parameters at your will
4. Render the model and export it as STL-File
5. Open the STL-File with the slicer (e.g. Bambu Studio) of your choice and print it!

Feedback welcome!

If you have any feedback to improve the model, feel free to leave a comment!