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Hypocycloid Christmas Tree

by QuanTom

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Christmas Tree designs:
2017: [Futuristic Christmas Tree](https://www.printables.com/model/609281-futuristic-christmas-tree)
2018: [Fractal Christmas Tree (Kochmas Tree)](https://www.printables.com/model/609279-fractal-christmas-tree-kochmas-tree)
2019: [Hypocycloid Christmas Tree](https://www.printables.com/model/609275-hypocycloid-christmas-tree)
2021: [Minimalist Nativity](https://www.printables.com/model/609271-minimalist-nativity)

The Hypocycloid Christmas Tree is formed by sweeping out 5-hypocycloids inside of a 6-hypocycloid, as their size tapers to zero. The two versions use 2 or 3 5-hypocycloids respectively.

This design uses the pattern of the [Hypocycloid Vase](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3967041), but tapers to zero instead of staying constant.

Vase mode is recommended. Can be lit with a tea light when printed in vase mode with no bottom.

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Source

Thingiverse

What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence

Why?

no supports · large print

Support-free Single piece

Supports 0/3

Assembly 0/3

Settings 1/3

Bed size 2/3

Post-process 0/3

Printer

FDM / FFF

File format

STL

Material

Min. bed size

200 mm (Large)

Software

Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 3D printer is suitable for Hypocycloid Christmas Tree?

Any FDM printer should handle Hypocycloid Christmas Tree just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1, Prusa MK4, Creality Ender 3, Anycubic Kobra. A minimum build volume of 200 mm is recommended.

Does Hypocycloid Christmas Tree need supports when printing?

No supports needed for Hypocycloid Christmas Tree — it's designed to print clean off the bed.

What file format is Hypocycloid Christmas Tree available in?

Hypocycloid Christmas Tree 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 Hypocycloid Christmas Tree free to download?

Yes, Hypocycloid Christmas Tree 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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