Geckoz

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Geckoz are super fun and extremely flexible just like a gecko! This simple one-piece print creates Geckoz that are super flexible when printed with a precisely sliced file on an accurate machine. The images provided show the results of what you can expect from this print. Apart from being another unique example of 3D printing, Geckoz are fun things to have around home, at work or in school. They look great printed in any color and once you print one, you're sure to want to print more! The flexibility of Geckoz comes from 'sliding links' that will extend/contract depending on the pressure placed on them. At standard scale, contracted Geckoz measure 195mm in length but fully extended they measure 230mm. This additional 35mm makes a big difference in flexibility and allows the parts to rotate to greater angles. The clearances designed in have been intentionally left loose to accommodate most printers. This means that you can reduce the scale on well-set-up machines to potentially 75-80% of the standard scale without affecting the movement. Two versions are provided. If you have a large enough build plate (over 200mm in length), you can use the 'straight' version. If your build plate is smaller, use the 'curled' version or print super-sized Geckoz on a large build plate. The curved version measures 144mm x 123mm at 100% scale. This one-piece print is extremely flexible and designed to be readily printable with no issues on most well-set-up PLA machines with a filament fan and reasonable bridging capability. No supports are required, but a raft is recommended to avoid damaging your Geckoz when removing them from the build plate. Please refer to the images and instructions provided for additional information. Don't forget to post pictures of your Geckoz in various places! If you like this design, check out my other fun and practical designs: * 'Bugz' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1904654) * 'Minisaurs' (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2476792) * 'Z-REX' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1594269) * 'Ratz' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1532944) * 'Crocz' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:941177) * 'Woodpeckerz' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1155168) * 'Eaglez' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:963892) * 'Catz' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:988088) * 'Scorpionz' (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1001286) Tips are appreciated, but not expected. They help offset my filament costs. If you feel like sending a tip, use regular PayPal and send it to muzz64nz@gmail.com.