Ben 10 Ultimatrix (EXPERIMENTAL)

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(THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL, PLEASE READ ALL BELOW BEFORE PRINTING ONE OUT FOR YOURSELF THANKS) *NEW CORE AND BASE WERE ADDED, DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS FILES AND DOWNLOAD THE ONES LABELED "NEW". Here's another yet improved-upon Ultimatrix for all you Ben 10 fans. This newest version includes actual functionality letting you twist the cylinder below the dial to activate it while also including lights as well as having improved sizing, a cleaner look, and no use of magnets or velcro as a way of attachment. What you'll need: 3d printed parts- -Cuff (if your going with the premade attachments download both top cuff and bottom cuff) -Pegs (there should be 4 in one file) -Core -Lever -Dial -Ring -Base -Base connector -Pins (one of the two is specifically made to house a 5x2x3mm magnet) nonprinted materials- -4x20mm compression springs (4 total) -2x10mm compression springs (2 total) -Super glue (to combine base to base connector, and join icon to core) -Magnetic led light ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/363151114550?hash=item548d7e4136:g:TPUAAOSw4wtfkdiP . This listing might not provide the specific product over time but you can get either Ebay, Amazon, or Alibaba) Notes: The majority of these pieces are made with 0.2mm printer tolerance to make everything run smoothly but if any pieces have some form of resistance you can sand it down and periodically check until all the pieces fit correctly. like my previous AF model, you will need to attach the icon to the core (sandwiching the dial in between). For now, once the entire mechanism is finalized it will need to be glued in place (pegs help line up the two base pieces when gluing). I've been able to print all the pieces provided ( except the top cuff which will require supports) without the use of a brim or supports but if issues do occur you can try adding one for better luck. Pins and Base connector is highly recommended to be printed without supports since it will most likely be difficult to remove in such a small cavity. The top ring will need to be glued to the lever which is how you are able to activate the entire system. -Since the base is relatively thin I scraped the use of screws and it will need to be glued directly onto the two tabs within the Ultimatrix cuff. CAUTION: Again this is an experimental model and although it worked in my case it might not work out as well for yall, if you decide to try it out and figure out a way to make it, by all means, I'd love to see it. In my tests, these a good amount of force being applied to both the ring connecting to the lever and the base connecting the cuff tabs so special attention is needed for those areas if you know a better way than super glue I'd say go for it. Since this model requires such a small magnet it's critical to adjust the light in such a way that the switch is able to pick up the magnetic field from the magnet. When gluing the base to the base connector avoid getting glue near the pins so it doesn't lock up. Cuff is designed for my specific arm measurements Being 57x65mm. This Ultimatrix was designed to keep its straight somewhat cylindrical shape so there will be somewhat in your wrist area. Scaling this model up or down is not really the best idea since it will make the mechanism no use if the parts are off measurements. Printing in resin for the mechanism is not the best idea since its dealing with a lot of force and resin being brittle. to actually make the glow effect you'll need to print the core and icon in transparent green (or basic transparent) filaments in order for the light to show, although there's no glowing effects in the tubing you can also print that side out in transparent green as well color match the core/ dial. The premade attachments for the cuff will act as a friction lock once there's a good amount of paint added to the piece, but since the top cuff and bottom cuff were designed with 0.2mm tolerance it could potentially be really loose depending on your printer. Instructions: Step 1- Once you get all the pieces printed out you can remove all the supports and go ahead and clean up all the spots that are needed. Step 2- It's always good for all the pieces to be painted first before assembly but you can do an initial test just to see how everything comes together. Step 3- (For the mechanism) insert one of the 2mm springs on each side of the base connector and also put the pins in place while doing so. Step 4- Insert the lever into the center of the base connecter and lest to see if everything flows smoothly. Step 5- Once everything seems to check out place the base connector onto the base and glue it down (The 4 pegs should be cut out from the bottom plate and placed in the base itself while also sandwiching the pins/ lever between the two. Step 6-Once that section of the mechanism is done you can place the 4 (4x20mm) springs in the same slots as the pegs and connect them to the slots within the core (this might be tricky but it can be done). Step 7- After you've locked the core down to the base you can line up the exposed parts of the lever to the ring and join the two together using your preferred method. Step 8- Attach the Icon to the core sandwiching it in between the two the same way as my newest AF Omni (but still keep an eye on the glue so it does not join to the dial. Step 9- when the whole mechanism is done you can place it inside the cylinder cut out going to the tabs, which can be glued down after you have lined it up. (if the base is too big you can sand it and check over time when you have a good fit). Step 10- Insert the LED light and position it so that when you rotate the ring it should both activate the core and lights at the same time. and that's it, play around with the colors make your own custom color scheme, Hopefully, yall are able to make this work and improve upon it. CHECK OUT MY INSTA @_VINSIL_ FOR PHOTOS TO GO ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS