Newark

I learned this the hard way after a few prints that looked great on screen but turned into spaghetti or had these weird unsupported overhangs that just collapsed. For me now, it’s all about checking if the file is actually manifold—no holes or flipped normals—and really looking at the orientation they suggest, because that changes everything for supports and layer lines. I’ve had way better luck since I started sticking to models from sites that actually pre-test them, like the creators on https://www.gambody.com/ where they already optimize for FDM or resin so you’re not fighting the file the whole time. Also, make sure the wall thickness isn’t paper-thin in the slicer preview unless you want a fragile mess. Taking that extra minute to inspect it in the slicer first saves so much filament and frustration.