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Articulating 3D Shark

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VIDEO ON IT MOVING:
https://youtu.be/B_OkKaCuMfI

Okay, so it's pretty simple to make just a 3D shark. But I wanted to challenge myself, to make it as realistic as possible, so I focused on how it moves and how it looks.

Movement:
Getting it to move was the hardest part of this project. Because you can't see it move in the program. You have to visualize it mentally and really think. What gives is movement is a Chain Link that I designed myself, for the spine of the shark.

PRINTING:
I don't know this will print with other 3D printers, because everybody's is different. If it doesn't fit you can always scale it down. But it may affect the movement. This is not something you have to assemble, Its a single print. We have a Acid Bath to melt away the support material between the Chain Links. So just put that into consideration if you are going to print the Shark (My Son).
Also Let me know how it prints for you as well

Statistics:
17 Hours to design
12 Hours to print
12" l

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Source

Thingiverse

What you need to print this: Beginner Medium confidence

Why?

print-in-place design

Print-in-place

Supports 1/3

Assembly 0/3

Settings 1/3

Bed size 0/3

Post-process 0/3

Printer

FDM / FFF

File format

STL

Material

Min. bed size

50 mm (Small)

Est. print time

17 h

Software

Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 3D printer is suitable for Articulating 3D Shark?

Any FDM printer should handle Articulating 3D Shark just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 50 mm is recommended.

Does Articulating 3D Shark need supports when printing?

Nope — Articulating 3D Shark is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.

How long does it take to print Articulating 3D Shark?

According to the design notes, Articulating 3D Shark takes approximately 17 hours to print at standard settings (0.2 mm layer height, 15% infill). Actual print time varies based on your printer speed, layer height, and infill density.

What file format is Articulating 3D Shark available in?

Articulating 3D Shark is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.

Is Articulating 3D Shark free to download?

Yes, Articulating 3D Shark is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.

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