In this case, I’m talking about the 3D printer, which makers have been using to create everything from rocket engines to jewelry and everything in between. This is the 21st century, it’s time to move on from the old-ways of doing things and employ some new technology to help celebrate this teeth-rotting holiday. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to re-inflate those lawn decorations, hang the stretchable spider webs, and get ready to carve that pumpkin, right? Wrong. Gift the gift of Make: Magazine this holiday season!Īirwolf3D ‘pimped their pumpkin’ using 3D printed pieces, making it look almost like Mr. Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine todayĬommunity access, print, and digital Magazine, and more Share a cool tool or product with the community.įind a special something for the makers in your life. Skill builder, project tutorials, and more Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed Initiatives for the next generation of makers. Membership connects and supports the people and projects that shape our future and supports the learning.
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A celebration of the Maker Movement, a family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity that gathers.The premier publication of maker projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews, and inspirational stories,.The "loosejoints" version is designed for easier printing- parts are much less likely to get stuck. (These may need to be cut after the print, depending on material used) There's also thicker connectors at the base, and some connectors partway up the shell, in order to improve stability with faster print speeds/lower bed adhesion.
I've added "EXPERIMENTAL_spider.zip", that tries out a clasp at the base of the legs, which should help hold pumpkin mode in place. I'd recommend printing one of the test files first, to make sure the printer's not over/underextruding. Using a raft can also help if elephants' foot causes parts to squish. You can use x/y shrinkage compensation in-slicer to widen gaps, works like a charm. Remember to turn off supports! If you're doing a multicolour print, you can use the. Thank you for the support! All feedback greatly appreciated! Multi-colour test print done by Ryan Schwalb using the Prusa MMUīase pumpkin designed by tone001 on Thingiverse: The fangs are supported by the two front legs- hold the leg firmly, and then lift the fangs up off the supports (as shown in the video) There are also connectors holding the lower neck joint, and the chin, which should come off naturally when you move the joints, but cutting them also works. They’re designed to break away easily, but you can also snip them with side cutters/scissors. There's some small connectors in the base of the print, to keep parts stable during printing. Quick YouTube video showing post-printing: "Test prints" - small parts of the spider, to test your printer's tolerance/materials with “Single colour printer”- use for single-material printers. Load all the files in, attribute the colour to those parts in your slicer, and you’re good to go! “Multi colour printer”- use for multi-material printers. Pumpkin mode holds together best when it’s nesting in something- like a spool, a cup, but preferably not a blender. PLEASE NOTE: This can be a challenging print, and while the end result is very satisfying, it may need some tuning depending on your printer.Ī raft can help if you have adhesion or elephants' foot problems.
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