I really liked the Prusa Core One Feet v2 by Prusa Guy, but I printed the solid version without the internal TPU insert slot and later changed my mind about wanting vibration dampening.
Instead of reprinting the entire feet, I designed these TPU dampener "socks" that slip over the solid feet from the outside. The foot slides into the dampener through a top opening, and the TPU construction absorbs vibrations just like the insert version - but without needing to reprint anything!
Think of it as a slip-on dampener solution for those who already have the solid feet printed.
Features
✅ Works with solid version of Prusa Core One Feet v2
✅ No need to reprint feet - just add the TPU sock
✅ Effective vibration dampening through flexible zone design
✅ Easy snap-on installation - stays secure but removable
✅ Saves material and time compared to reprinting
Print Settings
Material: TPU 96 (I used Filament PM TPU 96 - Shore A 88 hardness)
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer Height: 0.20mm
Perimeters/Walls: 2
Bottom Layers: 5
Top Layers: 3
Infill: 6% Gyroid ⚠ IMPORTANT!
Supports: None needed
⚠ Settings Matter
Low 6% Infill - The Key to Dampening
The low 6% infill creates a flexible compression zone inside the dampener, which is crucial for proper vibration absorption. This sparse infill allows the TPU to compress and spring back effectively under the printer's weight.
2 Perimeters - Structural Integrity
2 perimeters provide enough strength to prevent the sock from collapsing under the printer's weight in the low-infill area, while still maintaining flexibility.
For softer TPU materials: Consider adding 1-2 more perimeters (3-4 total) to prevent deformation.
Top/Bottom Layers - Keep Them Moderate
Don't overdo top and bottom layers! Keep them at 3-5 layers to ensure there's enough internal space for the sparse infill zone. Too many solid layers will reduce the flexible compression area and diminish dampening effectiveness.
Fit & Installation
The dampener is designed as a snap-on fit:
Easy to slide onto the foot
Stays securely in place - won't fall off during use
Not permanently attached - removable if needed
No glue required
Note: This fit works perfectly with my printer's tolerances. Due to printer-to-printer variations, you may need minor scaling adjustments (try 99-101%) if the fit is too tight or too loose.
Required Parts
4x TPU Dampener Socks - THIS MODEL
4x Prusa Core One Feet v2 (solid version) by Prusa Guy
→ Original feet design: Prusa Core One Feet v2 by Prusa Guy
The author remixed this model.
TPU dampener for Core One - leg v2 without hole - Snap-on TPU dampener designed to work with the solid version of the original feet. Adds vibration dampening without modifying the foot itself.