Animation optical toy

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<p>The first result of my research - full 3D printing of animated lenses.<br/> For printing, you need only one transparent plastic and one extruder. No post-press procedures are required.<br/> The image arises and changes due to the optical properties of lenticular forms.<br/> I guess this technology will expand the capabilities of 3D printing.<br/> Two phases of movement are available so far. Nevertheless, in the future I hope to increase the number of stages and improve the quality. I am grateful to the #PrusaPrinters contest, it was during its holding that I got this idea, and I achieved the first results.</p> <p>Best of all, the effect of changing images is visible on the video:</p> <figure class="media"> <oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tlkkwi2OU2E"></oembed> </figure> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>I printed with SBS plastic, but I assume a similar result using PETG.</p> <p>As far as I could find out, it is important to observe many characteristics, other settings may not lead to an effective result. The main ones are:<br/> Nozzle Diameter 0.8<br/> Layer Height 0.4<br/> Line Width 0.6<br/> Speed ​​about 30<br/> Spiral vase mode</p> <p>It is important not to allow strong shrinkage of the plastic, the walls should be even.<br/> Printing time about 10 minutes.</p> <p>For the best effect, it is worth making good lighting behind the object.</p>