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supermerill / SuperSlicer

G-code generator for 3D printers (Prusa, Voron, Creality, etc.)
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automatic Mickey brim ears violate AutoDesk patent #2533

Open bubnikv opened 2 years ago

bubnikv commented 2 years ago

Filed Feb 21, 2017 https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/ec/bc/77/294eef986d0077/US20180236728A1.pdf

supermerill commented 2 years ago

Thanks for the heads-up.

  1. What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising:obtaining a three dimensional (3D) model of an object to be additively manufactured using a thermoplastic material delivery apparatus; generating a variable width brim for at least a first layer of the 3D model, wherein a width of the brim varies from a maximum value to a minimum value at different locations adjacent at least the first layer of the 3D model, and [..]

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But I don't have a minimum value.

supermerill commented 2 years ago

I'll implement another method to place them, based on the area instead of the angle, to be safe just in case.