Kura Curiosa — Specimen 015

Kura Curiosa is an evolving collection of modular art, inspired by the concept of a futuristic cabinet of curiosities.
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SPECIMEN 015

 

• Size: 1-vexel

• For more information about this module, visit: 

• Specimen 015 prints in 2 parts. 

• The bottom part can be a bit challenging depending on printer speed and layer height. I printed mine with 0.2 Structural on the MK4S. Most likely, you will get stringing towards the end of the print. It's cool, keep it! Just cut the strings in the middle: it will give a more organic feel to the print.

• Black eyes: I just painted them afterward. You can keep them white if you want.

Kura Curiosa is an ever-expanding collection of modular artwork, drawing inspiration from the idea of a futuristic cabinet of curiosities. The project features both free-to-download 3D-printable pieces and exclusive works.

 

The collection is organized in categories:

• Vexels (frames)

• Specimens (main content)

• Sentries (AI sentinels)

• Cores (control units)

 

🛠 PRINTING TIPS

— You can 3D-print curiosa in any material or color (you can also experiment with different top fill patterns), though my typical choice includes white or gray Specimens within black Vexels.

— Assembling: All Kura Curiosa modules use M3 x 8mm screws & M3 square nuts (5.5 x 5.5 x 2.6mm)

— Best to use a 0.4mm nozzle. If you decide to use 0.6 or 0.8, make sure to test the tolerance between Vexels before printing tons of them.

Rubber Mallet : your best friend when two Vexels don’t want to connect to each-other.

— This module DOES print on PRUSA MINI

 

🐣 GETTING STARTED

1. New to Kura Curiosa? Download a Basic Vexel first: https://www.printables.com/model/1149642-kura-curiosa-basic-vexel

2. Print a model to house in your Vexel (Specimen, Sentry or Core)

3. Use M3 x 8mm screws and square nuts to attach the model to the Vexel

4. Repeat with more Vexels and more content and expand your collection

 

SUPPORT & RESOURCES

• Complete FAQ: https://www.baptistetavernier.com/faq

• Introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpIw1nYs0SA

• Project website: https://baptistetavernier.com

 

🔗 RELATED DOWNLOADS ON PRINTABLES

• Vexels full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857072

• Specimens full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857069

• Cores full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857070

• Sentries full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857071

• Printable with PRUSA MINI: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1865128

 

📱 FOLLOW KURA CURIOSA

• YouTube: Kura Curiosa’s Lore Project  -  https://www.youtube.com/@kuracuriosa

• Instagram: Behind the scenes and new modules  -  https://www.instagram.com/baptiste_tavernier/

• LinkedIn: Project development, concepts & news  -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/baptistetavernier/

 

 

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© Baptiste Tavernier

Kura Curiosa - Democratizing Art Through 3D Printing

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