Comfy 3D Printed Flip Flops Unisex Size UK7

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These are 3D printed Flip Flops in UK size 7, a perfect fit for my small feet, which just happen to be smaller than average. Since I have these, they'll fit nicely on a Prusa print bed diagonally without any issues. I've been wearing them all summer with no problems at all, and they're very comfortable. The strap is made of soft, flexible TPU material that's incredibly strong. I personally find Flip Flops with rigid pillars between the toes to be uncomfortable, so I designed my strap to be soft and flexible instead. This makes it a unique design on the web, in my opinion. You won't see the STL files in the preview for some reason, but they're all there in the file list. I've checked the files using the online Netfabb repair service to ensure they print without any problems. If you want to adjust the softness of the soles, simply use a less than 10% infill. I designed the heel part of the sole to be slightly firmer than the rest of the sole because it takes most of your body weight. If you want the nice textured surface on the top of the soles and strap, you can achieve this by using a textured print bed - available from Prusa and other printers as well. These beds are a bit more expensive, but they're worth the investment in my opinion. You may have noticed that the strap is only 0.4mm thick (2 layers), which might seem thin, but TPU is an incredibly strong material. Even cheaper brands should be fine for these prints if you know how to print TPU and are familiar with the best settings for your printer. For best results, dry out your TPU filament at around 55 degrees C in an oven or a modified food dehydrator for a few hours first. Here's a tip for successful printing with TPU: If your TPU filament is spilling out of your extruder like spaghetti when printing, try loosening the two tension bolts on your extruder by one turn from a normal PLA/PETG setting. This problem should go away. Before you ask me any questions, keep in mind that if you have different-sized feet than mine, you'll need to figure this out for yourself. I suggest getting the dimensions from an existing Flip Flop or sandal and scaling everything accordingly. If you're ready to assemble these, don't worry - it's quite straightforward. Use the pliers shown in the picture to pull the strap tabs through the holes in the soles and push them back in. No glue is needed because the tabs are designed to stay in place with friction alone. The side parts of the strap can be threaded through the slots easily without pliers, then folded over and tucked back in firmly. When assembling, take a close look at the photo - the toe strap tabs need to be folded in half first (with the fold facing backwards), then poke the nose of the pliers through the hole. Grip the folded tab and pull it firmly through to the other side and tuck into the slot. To print the soles, turn them upside down with the tread facing upwards and the flat top surface against the print bed.