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VR Headset Prop

by Karr
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VR Headset for Cosplay/costuming.

I was putting together a Shadowrun Decker for a local convention. Well, every dystopic sci-fi hacker needs a decent VR Headset! Unfortunately, my Google Cardboard VR is large, bulky, and frankly, looks absolutely ridiculous. So, I fired up 123D and designed my own!

This is modelled for my head, so if you have a larger skull, this will probably not work without some tweaking and resizing.

Print with supports, 3-4 shells, 10-15% infill (unless you want it to be dense).

Post-Processing, I took a dremel and cleaned out the grooves. I lightly sanded the front and back, to smooth out where the supports were. I then painted it, followed by gluing in some IV tubing filled with UV reactive paint in the grooves. It came out a little rough, but I rushed the last part of this. I used a simple strap with velcro to attach it to my head. I wore this thing for about 6 hours on my forehead, and it didn't really bother me much. It's modelled such that if y
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Advanced Medium confidence
Why?
supports needed · very large print · significant post-processing
Single piece Supports required May need scaling or splitting
Supports 2/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 3/3
Post-process 2/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA, ABS
Min. bed size
300 mm (Extra large)
Est. print time
6 h
Post-processing
Painting, Sanding
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for VR Headset Prop?
Any FDM printer should handle VR Headset Prop 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 VR Headset Prop need supports when printing?
Yes, VR Headset Prop will probably need supports for the overhangs. Tree supports work well here and are easier to remove than regular ones.
How long does it take to print VR Headset Prop?
According to the design notes, VR Headset Prop takes approximately 6 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 VR Headset Prop available in?
VR Headset Prop 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 VR Headset Prop free to download?
Yes, VR Headset Prop 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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