Penguins Linked Toy
Penguins Linked Toy
3D
Published 2020-11-13T14:47:41+00:00
This is my original creation. This toy consists of linkages and penguin figurines. The rivets are optional and can be replaced by bolts or twines. The uploaded files comprises the raw editable 3D drawings (3mf format) and the merged 3D drawings meant for importing into the slicer software for 3D printing. Please use the the files with the "-merged" suffix for printing. The 3D drawing of the complete assembly (penguins-assm) is for reference to show the complete layout. Do not use it for printing. The 3mf files with the "um3-" prefix are not 3D drawings but are Cura project files with the 3D printer settings.
I have successfully printed a complete set, painted the parts and assembled them as shown in the photograph.
The parts were printed using Ultimaker 3 with transparent PLA filament with nozzle temperature of 205 degC and build plate temperature of 60 degC. Recommended orientation for printing is to have the penguins placed with their backs on the build plate. If you wish to print the penguins upright, you will need to use 5-wall thickness so that the links below the penguin figurine would not be brittle. The rivets might not always fit exactly, so you might need to file them or insert a piece of Blu tack, depending on whether the fitting is too tight or too loose. Other important settings are as follows.
Build plate adhesion: raft with 10 mm margin, 0.3 mm air gap
Layer height: 0.2 mm
Support: Linear support with 15% density
| Date published | 13/11/2020 |
| Time to do | 360 - minutes |
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 100 mm x 35 mm |