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Optical Illusion HELIX

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I have designed this model to play with and create the illusion of the HELIX moving up and down in the top and bottom. It is printed in PLA Galaxy and a tri colour silk filament. If you also use the silk filament be sure to slow down your outer wall speed to make it shine ( i have used 50mm) I hope you like the design , i sure did enjoy designing the model with all the trial and error, but lucky you since you don't have to figure it all out for yourself. I have added height modifiers to the upper sections of the Helix spiral and top piece so it will print better and not flex. The model is about 250 mm high and takes 12 hours to print and only 366 grams of filament. I made some videos to see : https://youtube.com/shorts/JxvNB4E05MI?si=LF-NFvDaDx75SOFihttps://youtube.com/shorts/OLqaQWr7i4w?si=8jStEy1XY3E3KcIHhttps://youtube.com/shorts/bp5vCXU5vyc?si=hwKnZ7QB9YrZHGzK added a brim for the HELIX 03/11/24 Boost MeLike the design and time i have spent to figure this model out ???Please co
Category
Other Art Models
Source
MakerWorld
Published
Updated
What you need to print this: Beginner Medium confidence
Why?
no supports
Support-free Single piece
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA, Silk PLA
Est. print time
12 h
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Optical Illusion HELIX need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Optical Illusion HELIX — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
How long does it take to print Optical Illusion HELIX?
According to the design notes, Optical Illusion HELIX takes approximately 12 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 Optical Illusion HELIX available in?
Optical Illusion HELIX 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 MakerWorld.
Is Optical Illusion HELIX free to download?
Yes, Optical Illusion HELIX is available as a free download through MakerWorld. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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