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Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers

by PracticalSolutions

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DISCLAIMER: This model will not function unless printed in flexible filament, such as TPU.
PLA or any other rigid material will not work.

Created this to address multiple design flaws in my print-in-place robo finger models. Users had issues with resizing and print fails, and the assembly w/ elastic was not very straightforward. These models feature living hinges, making resizing less of an issue. Layer height is less important with these models than the others, too.

It is technically parametric. The solidworks model itself has configured dimensions in the first two sketches that can be changed to fit the dimensions of your fingers, but I'm unsure how to make this more user friendly.

Note: The other parts of the hand (and possibly other variations compatible with the fingers) will be posted as remixes.

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Source

Thingiverse

What you need to print this: Beginner Medium confidence

Why?

print-in-place design · no supports · very large print

Support-free Print-in-place May need scaling or splitting

Supports 0/3

Assembly 0/3

Settings 1/3

Bed size 3/3

Post-process 0/3

Printer

FDM / FFF

File format

STL

Material

PLA, TPU

Min. bed size

300 mm (Extra large)

Software

Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar

Same designer, more platforms

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Printables

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which 3D printer is suitable for Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers?

Any FDM printer should handle Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab X1C, Prusa MK4, Creality K1 Max, Anycubic Kobra Max. A minimum build volume of 300 mm is recommended.

Does Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers need supports when printing?

Nope — Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.

What file format is Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers available in?

Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers 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 Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers free to download?

Yes, Supportless Flex Mecha Fingers 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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