A silly little toy that expands like a telescope, twisting while it opens.
Print instructions
- These STLs are all rendered to print at 0.2mm layer height, including the first layer so 0.2 mm layer height is best.
- I print with PLA. I've had some success with PLA/PHA but plain old PLA works better.
- First layer calibration is important--if you print too close to the bed the bottom layer will be solid.
- Supports are not needed.
- I recommend doing a test print tiny one first.
- Don't over-extrude.
- Do **NOT** over-extrude.
Versions
Regular
filename: twisted_scoping_toy.stl
radius: 60 mm
height: 70.5 mm
six pieces/rings
print time: 9h 30m
weight: 101 grams
Tiny
Print this one first to make sure your settings are good.
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_tiny.stl
radius: 16 mm (not including lip)
height: 31.2 mm
three pieces
print time: 1h 30m
weight: 15 grams
Small
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_small.stl
radius: 18 mm
height: 56.3 mm
four pieces
print time: 3h 15m
weight: 33 grams
Taller
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_taller.stl
radius: 18 mm
height: 56.3 mm
four pieces
print time: 15h
weight: 162 grams
120 twist
This one has a tighter twist to it.
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_120_twist.stl
radius: 30 mm
height: 70.5 mm
six pieces
print time: 9h 30m
weight: 102 grams
Larger
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_taller.stl
radius: 50 mm
height: 121 mm
11 pieces
print time: 1d 19h 30m
weight: 500 grams
Ludicrous
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_ludicrous.stl
radius: 60 mm
height: 143.1 mm
12 pieces
print time: 2d 22h 30m
weight: 800 grams
Obscene
filename: twisted_scoping_toy_ludicrous.stl
radius: 75 mm
height: 181.5 mm
16 pieces
print time: 6d
weight: 1600 grams!
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