Folding Mechanism 3D printed on fabric

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<p><strong>Warning: Highly experimental!</strong><br/> This is an attempt at combining 3D printing on fabric with mechanical movements.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p><strong>Warning: Highly experimental!</strong></p> <p>Requires assembly and troubleshooting so your results may vary. But I'm sharing the files for the experimenters out there. :)</p> <p>The mechanism prints flat on top of a piece of polyester fabric stabilizer that is taped to the printer bed.</p> <p>I recommend that you watch this 1.5 minute video first <a href="https://youtu.be/iK_DN61U2_8">https://youtu.be/iK_DN61U2_8</a> and then read more about it here <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/41003741">https://www.patreon.com/posts/41003741</a></p> <p>The z-height needs to be adjusted to get a decent print.<br/> On my Prusa Mini I live adjusted the z-height until the layers were clean but still sticking to the fabric</p> <p>When the print is done you need to trim the excess fabric from the outside and from the slots. Bend a crank out of wire (a paper clip works well) and finish by putting the retainer in place.</p> <p>I used Pellon brand #50 heavyweight stabilizer for my print but you can probably make it work with other similar fabrics or washi paper</p> <p><a href="http://www.pellonprojects.com/products/50-heavyweight-stabilizer/">http://www.pellonprojects.com/products/50-heavyweight-stabilizer/</a></p>