Dual-Extrude Chief Wahoo

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The Cleveland Indians Logo, now brought to life in files ready for 3D printing - create your very own Chief Wahoo! All it takes is a couple of dual extrusion prints and some simple assembly. I'm still working on fine-tuning the pieces to fit perfectly together, so expect updates to the files as time goes on. The files are currently too large because I forgot to scale them initially, but corrected versions will be uploaded as soon as possible. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2X Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: .2 mm Infill: 20% Notes: The infill isn't crucial, since the print is relatively thin. You just need enough infill to prevent the top from deforming, and less will speed up the printing process. How to Print: Note - given that this involves multiple dual extruding parts, you'll need a printer capable of dual extrusion to accomplish it. While it's technically possible on a standard printer one piece at a time, there would be significant assembly involved, and the result might not be as polished. But if you're up for the challenge, the files are available! Moving forward, let me explain how to print. This print was particularly tricky due to the three different colors required, which doesn't align with a printer that can only handle two at a time. To overcome this, I performed two separate dual extruded prints - one red-black and one white-black - and then assembled them. If you're using a Makerbot Replicator 2X, you're in luck! I've included the setup files that can be directly imported into the Makerbot program for dual extrusion, provided you're familiar with setting up dual extrusion. For those not using a Makerbot Replicator 2X, I'll strive to simplify the process as soon as possible. In the meantime, I've uploaded the CAD and STL files, which are unfortunately too large due to my initial oversight in scaling down the images. Oops! However, I will rectify this issue as soon as possible. If you're willing to take on the task of scaling all the STL's in your program to match the dimensions I used, please go ahead! That's why I included them. If you'd like more guidance, I'll explain what to do next. This explanation is a bit rough around the edges; I'll tidy it up once I have the corrected files ready. First, import Chief Wahoo Face Black STL and Chief Wahoo Face Red STL into your program connected to your printer. Scale them until the two pieces align correctly - don't worry too much about perfection at this stage. Next, set the pieces to dual extrude the correct colors according to your program's settings. Then, repeat this process with the mouth pieces, eyes, and headband (which prints in white on its own). I plan to add more pictures and possibly a video to help illustrate the printing process. This is my first published project, so I hope you can understand my instructions well enough to bring your Chief Wahoo to life! Post-Printing After successfully printing all the pieces, it should be relatively straightforward to see how they fit together. Currently, the pieces don't align perfectly, so you'll need to do some sanding to get them to fit nicely. Once that's done, apply glue on the back of each piece to ensure they stay in place. This keeps the front looking clean and nice - just be sure to know which direction Chief Wahoo faces, or you might end up with all the glue on the wrong side!