ODST SMG Vive rifle

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UPDATE 3/19/2017 Just swapped out three models from the original file set so they can all be printed vertically for improved print quality. -Butt stock extender is now slightly shorter than before. -Front receiver has been split into two separate models. The Vive Top cone model has been replaced with a top cone .gcode that includes pauses to allow you to insert the nut inside the model as it prints. The magnet has been moved to the top of the cone and will need to be glued in place. I've included the .stl file as well, so you can create your own .gcode if you prefer. It's set for 235 degrees with Makergeek's PLA. Printing with the magnet inside the cone was a mistake because it just attaches to the hot end when it passes by - it's a magnet! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ODST edition SMG with magnetic attachments for HTC Vive controllers, scaled and split into printable pieces. Each piece has connection points with the pieces it connects to, one end has female voids and the other end has male protrusions. These should provide a very tight fit, but may need some minimal sanding to add clearance. Make sure to use supports so these negative spaces don't deform if printing them horizontally, and also to remove and clean up support connection points because the tolerances for the male to female connections will be pretty tight. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS You need to set the printing a specific way for the Vive top cones in order to pause and allow you to insert the hex nut into the print. Continue printing over it, encasing the nut inside the print, and again for the magnet. This is easily done using the Prusa color print feature on their website - just note the layer height in MM that you need the printer to pause for a "filament change" and continue on. Upload the finished Gcode from your slicer, add the "filament color changes" using the app linked below, and download the new gcode. Then print away! http://www.prusaprinters.org/color-print/ Things you will need to print: 1x of each of the files 1-5 to form the SMG itself 2x Vive top cone 2x Vive bottom cone Things you will need in addition to the prints: 4x bar magnets - http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BX8C4-N52 2x set of #8-32 round head machine screws with #8-32 matching nuts Super glue for the rifle body parts and attaching 2 of the bar magnets The Vive controller cones are a remix of the ones used in the "MagHak VR Rifle" by makeFOURd - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1745148. I liked his idea, but found his magnet setup needing more strength as they disconnected too easily for my taste. The ODST SMG model was reposted by rainyfire - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2018387. Print Settings Printer Brand: Prusa Printer: Prusa Mk2 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 300 Micron Infill: 15-45% Notes: Prusa I3 MK2 7 top layers 4 bottom layers 4 perimeter shells