TLDR; After a two year hiatus, we're back with a new Stress Test for you! Print our model and share it with us for a chance to win from the below prizes:
- High Flow ObXidian Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1C, P1P & P1S)
- DiamondBack Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1C, P1P, P1S & X1E)
- High Flow HTA Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1E only)
- Up to £150 E3D Store Credit
For as long as we can remember, 3D printer enjoyers (/sufferers) have been downloading calibration tests. In a noble pursuit of perfection, we'd seek out models promising to point out flaws in our machine setups. Fast forward to today and this is becoming increasingly uncommon, and for pretty good reason. With steady advances in hardware and software, desktop printers continue to improve and print quality is no longer the issue it once was. Most printers are now capable of delivering stellar print quality right out of the box. Many are outstanding at it.
In February 2022, after deciding that stress tests were no longer stressful enough, we decided to kick things up a notch, releasing our first ever stress test ahead of Valentine's Day. By the time we got to Valentine's Day in 2023 we had released 9 unique stress tests, most of them providing pleasure and frustration in equal measure.
After a two year break, it seemed fitting that our stress test competitions should make a return ahead of Valentines Day 2025. If you took part in previous years, you'll remember the other designs for their challenging bridging and precariously balanced hearts. For this year's design, we made the decision to 'pivot'.
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Without giving too much away, you could say this design is 'revolutionary'. In fact it puts a new 'spin' on stress tests but you better keep your head on a 'swivel' whilst it's building. Give it a 'whirl' and show us how you get on. Now that we've exhausted all possible synonyms, yes this model is designed to 'rotate'. The good news is that it doubles as a fidget toy once it's finished printing, the bad news is …well we’re sure you’ve worked that out by now!
How do I enter and what can I win?
There are three prizes up for grabs, 2 will be randomly drawn from entries on MakerWorld, and the final prize will be awarded for ‘Best Remix’ - bonus points for using Maker's Supply components. To enter the random draw, please comment and leave a picture on the model page. To enter the ‘Remix’ competition simply upload your model as a ‘Remix’ and link to this model. If you're sharing your entries on social media please use the hashtag #E3DHeartSpin so we can re-share your content :).
Should you be fortunate enough to win one of the random draws, you can choose from the following prizes:
- High Flow ObXidian Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1C, P1P & P1S)
- High Flow HTA Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1E only)
- £100 E3D Store Credit
The winner of the ‘Best Remix’ can choose any of the following:
- High Flow ObXidian Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1C, P1P & P1S)
- DiamondBack Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1C, P1P, P1S & X1E)
- High Flow HTA Bambu Lab HotEnd (X1E only)
- £150 E3D Store Credit
The winners will be drawn on the 21st Feb 2025
Rules and print settings
No support material is really the only rule here. We don’t mind if you scale it up or down. Z-Hop might be your friend on this one!
We couldn't possibly comment on whether or not you'll be needing a brim. We'd like to refrain from speculating on the stickiness of your bed this Valentine's Day.
We can’t wait to see your entries!
TeamE3D