MWO Cyclops 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

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ABOUT THIS 3D MODELThe Cyclops is an assault class BattleMech that weighs 90 tons and is known to be equipped with an arsenal built to handle almost any situation on the battlefield. The main distinctive feature of the Cyclops is its advanced electronics including the sophisticated holographic Tacticon B-2000 Battle Computer that significantly increases the sensor range of both the Cyclops and all friendly ‘Mechs nearby. The MWO fans single out this ‘Mech for its appearance, speed and relative toughness, noting that the Cyclops can inflict enough damage to take down even the heaviest of 'Mechs if aimed well.  So to prove the point, the author of this model for 3D printing depicted the BattleMech with all its assets that are indeed essential when protecting the field commanders in heavy situations. The 3D artist spent 72 hours for the 3D printing Cyclops to be equipped with a powerful LRM-10 missile launcher in the left torso and Zeus-36 Autocannon/20 mounted in the right torso. The former one is known to fire not one but 10 mighty long-range missiles and the latter one is able to cause massive damage within very short range! The 3D printing Cyclops is, of course, also equipped with its distinctive antennae on the top, being absolutely ready to join your 3D printed MechWarrior headquarters!ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTINGMWO Cyclops 3D printing model is an action assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 22 hours in total. The model’s cutting was chosen by our team to minimise the amount of filament needed for generated support. All the assembly parts are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out so to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. To allow the Cyclops’ multidirectional movement and rotation the ball-and-socket joints and one-axis joints with lockers were introduced. The joints that ensure the Mech's movability are provided as separate files for you to be able to print them again if the joints' friction happens to lose rigidity. The LRM-10 missile launcher, Zeus-36 Autocannon as well as other armaments the Cyclops is equipped with are assembled in such a way that can be potentially replaced when the alternative Guns Pack for the Mech is released.The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.The model's scale was calculated from the Cyclops' actual height that is 17500 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/60 for the FFF/FDM version and 1/100 for the DLP/SLA/SLS versions.VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONSFFF/FDM 1.0 version features:- Contains 37 parts;- A printed model is 346 mm tall, 251 mm wide, 170 mm deep;- Made with several sets of special joints to ensure the model's articulation;- Assembly kit includes locks to connect the parts without glue. One lock 23_Ge_lock_10H_x8 needs to be printed 8 times;- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures and so to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces.DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 version features:- Contains 17 parts;- A printed model is 207 mm tall, 151 mm wide, 102 mm deep;- Made with special joints to ensure the model's articulation;- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?- STL files of MWO Cyclops 3D Printing Model which consist of 54 parts;- 2 versions of files of this model for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS printers;- High-poly detailed model of MWO Cyclops;- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura , Simplify3D and Slic3r for the best print;- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.You can get the model of MWO Cyclops for 3D printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.Watch the tutorial on how to assemble MWO Cyclops 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.Also, you may like other Mech Warrior 3D Printing Models._______FAQ: Where can I print a model if I have no printer?How to get started with 3D printing?How to set up my 3D printer?How to choose right 3D model print bed positioning? How to paint printed figurine?This model was tested in Cura 3.4.1 and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material. Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Simplify3D and Slic3r softwares.Recommendations: For all parts of Locks you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:QualityLayer Height: 0.1 mmInitial Layer Height: 0.3 mmLine Width: 0.4 mm Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm   Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm   Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mmSupport Line Width: 0.4 mm Initial Layer Line Width: 100%ShellWall Thickness: 0.8 mm    Wall Line Count: 2Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mmTop Surface Skin Layers: 0Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm      Top Layers: 8    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm      Bottom Layers: 8Top/Bottom Pattern: LinesBottom Pattern Initial Layer: LinesTop/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]Outer Wall Inset: 0 mmCompensate Wall Overlaps: Check    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: CheckFill Gaps Between Walls: EverywhereFilter Out Tiny Gaps: CheckHorizontal Expansion: 0 mmInitial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mmZ Seam Alignment: Sharpest CornerSeam Corner Preference: Hide SeamIgnore Small Z Gaps: CheckExtra Skin Wall Count: 1InfillInfill Density: 20%Infill Line Distance: 4.0 mmInfill Pattern: GridInfill Line Directions: [ ]Infill X Offset: 0 mmInfill Y Offset: 0 mmInfill Overlap Percentage: 10%    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mmSkin Overlap Percentage: 5%    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mmInfill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mmInfill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Infill Steps: 1Gradual Infill Steps Height: 1.5 mmInfill Before Walls: CheckMinimum Infill Area: 0 mm2Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mmSkin Expand Distance: 0.8    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0MaterialInitial Layer Flow: 100%Enable Retraction: CheckRetraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mmMaximum Retraction Count: 90Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mmNozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s    Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s    Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/sSpeed Print Speed: 45 mm/s    Infill Speed: 45 mm/s    Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/sTravel Speed: 45 mm/sInitial Layer Speed: 22.5 mm/s  Initial Layer Print Speed: 22.5 mm/s  Initial Layer Travel Speed: 30 mm/sSkirt/Brim Speed: 30 mm/sMaximum Z Speed: 0 mm/sNumber of Slower Layers: 2Travel Combing Mode: AllAvoid Printed Parts when Traveling: CheckTravel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mmLayer Start X: 0.0 mmLayer Start Y: 0.0 mmCooling Enable Print Cooling: CheckFan Speed: 100%    Regular Fan Speed: 100%    Maximum Fan Speed: 100%Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 sInitial Fan Speed: 0%Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2Minimum Layer Time: 5 sMinimum Speed: 10 mm/sSupport Generate Support: CheckSupport Placement: EverywhereSupport Overhang Angle: 50°Support Pattern: Zig ZagConnect Support ZigZags: CheckSupport Density: 15 %    Support Line Distance: 3 mmSupport Z Distance: 0.1 mm    Support Top Distance: 0.1 mm    Support Bottom Distance: 0.1 mmSupport X/Y Distance: 1 mmSupport Distance Priority: Z overrides X/YMinimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.25 mmSupport Stair Step Height: 0.3 mmSupport Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mmSupport Join Distance: 2.0 mmSupport Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mmSupport Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mmGradual Support Infill Steps: 0Use Towers: CheckTower Diameter: 3.0 mmMinimum Diameter: 3.0 mmTower Roof Angle: 65°Build Plate Adhesion Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of locks use "Skirt")Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mmBrim Width: 8.0 mm    Brim Line Count: 18Brim Only on Outside: CheckMesh Fixes Union Overlapping Volumes: CheckMerged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mmSpecial ModesPrint Sequence: All at OnceSurface Mode: NormalExperimentalSlicing Tolerance: MiddleMaximum Resolution: 0.01 mmFlow rate compensation max extrusion offset: 0 mmFlow rate compensation factor: 100%Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.This model was tested with PLA material.To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:ExtruderNozzle Diameter: 0.4 mmExtrusion Multiplier: 0.97Extrusion Width: AutoRetraction Distance: 5.00 mmExtra Restart Distance: 0.00 mmRetraction Vertical Lift: 0.08 mmRetraction Speed: 5400.0 mm/minWipe Distance: 5.00 mmLayerPrimary Layer Height: 0.2 mmTop Solid Layers: 8Bottom Solid Layers: 5Outline/Perimeter Shells: 2Outline Direction: Inside-OutFirst Layer Height: 90%First Layer Width: 100%First Layer Speed: 20%AdditionsUse Skirt/Brim: CheckSkirt Layers: 1Skirt Offset from Part: 6.00 mmSkirt Outlines: 5InfillInternal Fill Pattern: Fast HoneycombExternal Fill Patern: RectilinearInterior Fill Percentage: 10%Outline Overlap: 22%Infill Extrusion Width: 100%Minimum Infill Length: 5.00 mmCombine Infill Every: 1 layersExternal Infill Angle Offsets: 45/-45 degSupportGenerate Support Material: CheckSupport Infill Percentage: 15%Extra Inflation Distance: 1.00 mmSupport Base Layers: 0Combine Support Every: 1 layersDense Support Layers: 0Dense Infill Percentage: 70%Support Type: NormalSupport Pillar Resolution: 5.00 mmMax Overhang Angle: 60 degHorizontal Offset From Part: 0.50 mmUpper Vertical Separation Layers: 1Lower Vertical Separation Layers: 1Support Infill Angles: 45 degTemperatureExtruder 1 Temperature: 210Heated Bed: 60CoolingIncrease fan speed for layers below: 45.0 sec  Maximum Cooling fan speed: 50%Bridging fan speed override: 100%SpeedsDefault Printing Speed: 4800.0 mm/minOutline Underspeed: 50%Solid Infill Underspeed: 80%Support Structure Underspeed: 80%X/Y Axis Movement Speed: 10800.0 mm/minZ Axis Movemen Speed: 1002.0 mm/minAdjust printing speed for layers below: 15.0 sec   Allow speed reduction down to: 20%OtherUnsupported area threshold: 20.0 sq mLayer height  Layer height: 0.1 mm  First layer height: 90%Vertical shells  Perimeters: 2Horizontal shells  Soid layers:               Top: 8              Bottom: 5Quality  Detect thin walls: Check  Detect bridging perimeters: CheckAdvanced  Seam position: RandomInfill  Fill desity: 20%  Fill pattern: Honeycomb  Top/bottom fill pattern: RectilinearReducing printing time  Combine infill every: 1 layersAdvanced  Solid infill every: 0 layers  Fill angle: 25 deg  Solid infill threshold area: 0mmSkirt  Loops: 2  Distance from object: 6 mm  Skirt height: 1 layers  Minimum extrusion length: 4 mmBrim   Brim width: 10 mmSupport material  Generate support material: Check  Overhang threshold: 45 deg  Enforce support for the first: 3 layersRaft  Raft layers: 0 layersOptions for support material and raft  Contact Z distance: 0.1 mm  Pattern: Rectilinear  Patter spacing: 2 mm  Pattern angle: 0 deg  Interface layers: 2 layers  Interface pattern spacing: 0.2 mmSpeed for print moves  Perimeters: 60 mm/s  Small perimeters: 20 mm/s  External perimeters: 20 mm/s  Infill: 60 mm/s  Solid infill: 60 mm/s  Top solid infill: 30 mm/s  Support material: 50 mm/s  Support material interface: 100%  Bridges: 30 mm/s  Gap fill: 50 mm/sSpeed for non-print moves  Travel: 60 mm/sModifiers  First layer speed: 30 mm/sAcceleration control  Perimeters: 800 mm/s  Infill: 1500 mm/s  Bridge: 1000 mm/s  First layer: 1000 mm/s  Default: 1000 mm/sAutospeed  Max print speed: 100 mm/s  Max volumetrix speed: 0 mm/sExtrusion width  Default extrusion width: 0.42 mm  First layer: 0.42 mm  Perimeters: 0.42 mm  External perimeters: 0.42 mm  Infill: 0.42 mm  Solid infill: 0.42 mm  Top solid infill: 0.42 mm  Support material: 0.42 mmOverlap  Infill/Perimeters overlap: 20%Flow  Bridge flow ratio: 0.95Other  XY Size Compensation: 0 mm  Threds: 8  Resolution: 0 mm