Flexi Pig

Flexi Pig – Print-in-Place | No Supports Meet your new adorable farmyard companion! This Flexi Pig is a fully articulated, print-in-place model designed to come off the build plate ready to move—no assembly required. With its rounded body, cute snout, and smooth segmented design, this pig delivers satisfying flexibility while maintaining a clean, simple look. The low-profile layout—with the head, body, and feet flat to the ground—ensures stable printing and consistent results across a wide range of FDM printers. Perfect as a fidget toy, desk buddy, or quick, fun print. Key Features 🐷 Print-in-place design (fully assembled after printing) 🔄 Fully articulated body for smooth movement 🧵 No supports required 📏 Flat, stable design for reliable printing ⚡ Beginner-friendly and fast to print Recommended Print Settings Printer Type: FDM Nozzle: 0.4 mm Layer Height: 0.16–0.2 mm Infill: 10–15% (Gyroid or Grid) Walls: 2–3 Top/Bottom Layers: 3–4 Speed: 40–60 mm/s Supports: OFF Adhesion: Brim optional (3–5 lines if needed) Material Recommendations PLA (Best choice) → clean detail and smooth articulation PLA+ → added durability PETG → works well with proper cooling ⚠️ TPU may cause joints to fuse unless finely tuned Print Tips Avoid over-squishing the first layer to keep joints free Let the print fully cool before flexing Gently loosen each segment after printing If joints are tight, slightly reduce flow or first layer width Scaling Designed for 100% scale Can scale down to ~80% depending on printer calibration Larger prints improve articulation and durability Orientation Print flat on the build plate (default orientation) Model is optimized for clean bridging and joint clearance Creator Note Designed for easy, reliable printing and fun movement. If you print one, feel free to upload a make—I’d love to see your pigs in different colors!