Printy Pipes Construction Toy - Updated

Easier to print, easier to assemble, and stronger than ever!
 

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Printing

• All parts can be printed without supports
• It's very important to minimize bottom layer curling. If curling around sharp corners is an issue, add a brim or use an adhesion aid.
• Print one “Top” and one “Bottom” for each connector. If file names do not include these labels, the connector either prints as a single part (such as caps and I Connectors) or the top and bottom are symmetrical (like T Connectors).
• If using pins, print a few test copies first to determine if the regular or loose option is right for your printer.

Pipes

Pipes are available in default, no hole, and rib versions. Default pipes and no-hole pipes are a little more flexible and durable. Rib pipes are a little more rigid. For most purposes, use the default pipes.

• Small (30mm long)
• Medium (90mm long)
• Large (120mm long)

Curved Pipes

Curved pipes make a 90 degree turn and are sized to match the straight pipes. Print two middles and two ends. Assemble using just the clamping force of the end parts.

Connectors

• I Connector
• L Connector
• T Connector
• X Connector
• Corner Connector
• 4-Way Connector
• 5-Way Connector
• 6-Way Connector

Hex Connectors

• Hex L Connector
• Hex Y Connector
• Hex Corner Connector
• Hex Edge Connector
• Hex 4-Way Connector
• Hex 5-Way Connector

Hinges

• 1-Way Hinge
• 1-Way Clamp
• I Hinge
• L Hinge
• T Hinge
• X Hinge
• Flex Hinge
• Hex Y Hinge

Other Parts

• Flat Cap
• Round Cap
• Sliding Lock Ring

Legacy Parts

The following parts from the older version of Printy Pipes are fully compatible with this updated version:

• Slats
• Wheels
• TPU Rivets
• Lock Rings
• Flag

Assembly

• Align the top and bottom parts of the connector then insert pins to lock the halves together.
• Pins should be a tight fit, but they should not be so tight that the connector is damaged from inserting the pin. Applying a few careful taps with a hammer to seat a tight pin is both acceptable and expected.
• In most cases, glue is NOT required, but it may be useful for loose pins or connectors that only have only a single pin.

Updates

• An earlier version of this model used incorrectly sized pins. These have been corrected.

Can I sell copies of this?

Yes! This project was shared under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.

This license allows selling copies, but you must provide proper attribution, as detailed in the license itself.

Please note that any other projects linked here (remixes or related projects) may have a different license. Please respect those licenses.

This license applies only to the model files (STL, 3MF, STEP, F3D) included in this project. It does not apply to photos, videos, my logo, or other supplemental graphics attached to or displayed with this project.
 

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"Printy Pipes (Updated)" (https://3dprinty.xyz/project/35) is designed by 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

Easier to print and assemble.