Post-Setup TODOs

Print temperature tower — find PLA Matte sweet spot (205–215°C range)

Print retraction test — fine-tune stringing (start at 1.2mm, adjust ±0.2mm)

Print calibration cube — verify dimensional accuracy (20.0 × 20.0 × 20.0mm target)

Calibrate e-steps if dimensional accuracy is off

Purchase TPU filament for flexible prints (Crocs, phone cases)

Purchase PETG filament for functional parts (combs, brackets, outdoor items)

Test each filament type and record optimal temperatures

3DBenchy — calibration print (completed 2026-05-29)

Star Destroyer — birthday gift, single-piece, black PLA matte, no supports (completed 2026-05-29)

TIE Fighter — Star Wars, needs supports for wings

Don Quijote figurine — organic modeling showcase

Metric ruler — precision validation print

Parametric comb — first functional print

V-22 Osprey — multi-part assembly capstone project

Submarine — naval display model

Warship — naval display model

Planetary gear set — mechanical engineering demonstration

Lithophane — photo-to-3D gift project

Custom keycaps — personalized keyboard project

Set up OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi for wireless printing and webcam monitoring

Create shell alias orca for OrcaSlicer Flatpak launch

Consider MicroSD workflow for long/unattended prints

Back up successful G-code files in ~/3dprints/ by project

Work through OpenSCAD starter projects with kids (geometric solids first)

Progress to parametric design (box with lid, ruler)

Introduce organic modeling with hull() technique

Explore SDF/implicit surface modeling with Python