# I need to Split a Model for 3D printing

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [May 4, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693 "2024-05-04T15:52:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693/21 "2024-05-05T02:15:16Z")

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Thanks Bob. I’m aware of Prusa Connect but haven’t gotten around to trying it out. BTW, I recently purchased their MMU3 upgrade for my MK4 so I’ll be able to print with multiple colors. It arrives next week. Yet another toy to play with. You too enjoy the weekend!

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**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693/22 "2024-05-05T05:49:00Z")

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> [@johnmasonsmith](#):
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> This is a volumetric wind turbine of my own design. It can capture wind from any direction. some directions work better than others.

Is it big? You didn’t share the project itself so it’s difficult to know. Just curious why you want to split it. For me it looks like it can be printed in one peace. Considering filets on blades and thin body I think supports will be needed for splited model. Printing in one peace can be more appropriate especially if you add supports in model itself.

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**Author:** ![APDesignMachine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e495f1/32.png) [@APDesignMachine](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/APDesignMachine)\
**Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693/23 "2024-05-05T14:50:12Z")

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> [@Xdrakosha](#):
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> Is it big?

Haha yes he said the final version will be 1M in diameter. Not many printers that can print that big haha

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**Author:** ![johnmasonsmith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7bcc69/32.png) [@johnmasonsmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnmasonsmith)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693/24 "2024-05-07T15:00:37Z")

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Hey guys, I managed to figure something out. It took me about a hundred operations too many, however I’m uploading the project for your perusal

Thanks for your help j

[HalfMeterRotorSplit.shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/uploads/short-url/xP6nGtTXTYkZ7OwvvLV0iHroz0g.shapr) (483.1 KB)

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**Author:** ![johnmasonsmith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7bcc69/32.png) [@johnmasonsmith](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnmasonsmith)\
**Post date:** [May 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-need-to-split-a-model-for-3d-printing/31693/25 "2024-05-07T15:03:15Z")

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https://collaborate.shapr3d.com/v/jb2d7eBEjFBO7xz7JoN4F

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