In this recipe, we're going to explore the different adjustments that can be made for determining where and how much support is added.
You'll need to make the soccer ball wireframe model. You can do this easily with TopMod by importing the soccer ball primitive and then applying Wireframe Modeling Mode. You'll also need a G-code viewer. You can use the one that's part of Repetier-Host or check Appendix B, Taking a Closer Look at G-code, for more options.
We will proceed as follows:
Select the Raft plugin. Make sure that Activate Raft, Add Raft, Elevate Nozzle, and Orbit are check marked. Scroll down the page to the Support At Support Material Choice section and change the default setting from None to Everywhere.
Deselect the Support Cross Hatch option.
Slice and save the G-code.
Go back to Support Material Choice and change the setting to Exterior Only.
Slice and save the G-code.
Go to Support Minimum Angle (degrees) and change the default...