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First PETG 3d print in a while. Main body seems fine but overhangs are not. Unsure why. Need to investigate. (it's a phone stand, the central portion swings out and makes a triangle, holding phone in that curve.)

Stl https://www.printables.com/model/979455-collapsible-stand-for-phone-or-tablet

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I find PETG varies a lot. First thing I always do to troubleshoot is print same thing in pla to see if it's a material issue or not. If so, try temp towers with that spool to see what temp gives you best overhang. I have a blue PETG that looks just like that, and in my experience those cool translucent PETG spools are more finicky then matte finish versions for some reason too.