'Bobblerz'

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Bobblerz... just 'Bobble'. Very likeable little things that bring a smile to your face every time you tap them down onto a solid surface. Keep holding the body part, and watch them bobble up and down and sideways on an internally printed spring. Just give your Bobbler a shake and watch it bobble, just like watching a fidget spinner spin! Everyone who sees them likes them, and most people want one. They make great little gifts because they're easy to print with just 16-18gm filament at standard scale. You can even get creative with them by painting the eyes and mouth or pausing your machine mid-print and swapping the filament so you have your own unique Bobbler/z. Bobblerz are easy to use and have fun with. Just hold the body part, then tap them down onto a solid surface, hold them down and don't let go. This makes them bobble best. If you let go too soon, much of the energy is lost into the body through vibration, so they don't bobble as well or for as long. The body part is important because it provides a holding mechanism independent of the internal spring but also limits the sideways spring movement, minimizing the chance of breaking them. Because PLA is very brittle. Competed prints will have four fine bridges that have been designed in to stop the Bobblerz from bobbling during printing. As that would cause all sorts of print issues. These bridges run from the top of the body inwards to the neck section. They should be quick and easy to snap away to leave your 'Bobblerz' free to bobble. You can also add color to the facial features to make them stand out more. If you decide to do this, using an enamel paint and a very fine brush is recommended. Felt tip pens and acrylic paints are more prone to running or smearing. These are all easy prints on accurate and precise well-set up machines. However, do not use any automated support because it will likely end up with a spring that isn't springy so a Bobbler that doesn't bobble. Please refer to the print settings and images for additional information, and post images of all your 'Bobblerz' for other members to see.