Pit Droid 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

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ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL"Ah, these pit droids. You gotta tell 'em what to do every minute!"Adorable DUM-series pit droid manufactured by Serv-O-Droid, Inc. are helpers of all trades. Thanks to their compact lanky build, they can reach the most remote areas of your podracer to do the needed repairs, while their immense strength allows them to carry around weight many times bigger than their own. Apart from that, they are simply fun to be around, so a couple of droids for your 3D printing workshop are a must!So if you happen to need any assistance, the Pit Droid 3D Printing Model is ready to come to the rescue! The detailed and fully moveable model will provide you with boundless freedom on how to display the Pit Droid (or a whole squad of them!) and will even let you choose if you would like to 3D print a brand new fellow or trusty rusty one.ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTINGPit Droid for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 46 hours in total. For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible and to minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, the Pit Droid model was divided into many assembly parts.All assembly parts in the FFF/FDM 1.0 version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order 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. When downloading any model's file you will also receive "Assembly Manual" for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF format. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly video” and "Assembly Manual" before getting down to the Pit Droid model.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 height of the Pit Droid which is around 1190 mm. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:4 for the FFF/FDM versions and 1:8 for the DLP/SLA versions.VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONSFFF/FDM Normal & Rusty 1.0 versions features:- Contains 72 parts;- A printed model stands 317 mm tall, 131 mm wide, 129 mm deep;- You can choose between two design variants - Normal version features clean Pit Droid, Rusty version features Pit Droid with flaking metal patterns. The parts can be combined as you wish;- Pit Droid's head rotates on a ball joint and neck bends;- Shoulder joints are active and elbows bend;- Wrists rotate and fingers on the hands are posable;- Upper body turns sideways by 30° and bends;- Hip joints are active and knees bend;- Feet bend up and down, as well as sideways;- There's a special mechanism inside the feet for you to fix their position firmly;- The head of the droid is hollow for you to introduce LED wiring into the photoreceptor; the opening cap on the chest will allow you to store the battery inside;- The lens of the photoreceptor is provided separately for you to 3D print it with transparent material;- The assembly kit includes a wrench and a blow torch for you to make the display fun;- Assembly requires additional “pins” that do not come in STL files but can be made out of short pieces of regular 1.75mm filament;- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.DLP/SLA Normal & Rusty 1.0 version features:- Contains 72 parts;- A printed model stands 159 mm tall, 66 mm wide, 65 mm deep;- You can choose between two design variants - Normal version features clean Pit Droid, Rusty version features Pit Droid with flaking metal patterns. The parts can be combined as you wish;- Pit Droid's head rotates on a ball joint and neck bends;- Shoulder joints are active and elbows bend;- Wrists rotate and fingers on the hands are posable;- Upper body turns sideways by 30° and bends;- Hip joints are active and knees bend;- Feet bend up and down, as well as sideways;- There's a special mechanism inside the feet for you to fix their position firmly;- The head of the droid is hollow for you to introduce LED wiring into the photoreceptor; the opening cap on the chest will allow you to store the battery inside;- The lens of the photoreceptor is provided separately for you to 3D print it with transparent material;- The assembly kit includes a wrench and a blow torch for you to make the display fun;- Assembly requires additional “pins” that do not come in STL files but can be made out of short pieces of regular wire;- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.SLS 1.0 version features:- Made as a fully static Pit Droid 3D Printing Model;- A printed model is 165 mm tall, 81 mm wide, 81 mm deep;- Contains 4 parts - two halves of the Droid, the glass lens of the photoreceptor, and a platform.You can get the model of Pit Droid 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 Pit Droid 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.Also, you may like Anakin's Podracer 3D Printing Model, as well as other Star Wars models for 3D printing._______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?Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer software.These are basic settings that were tested in Cura 4.8.0 slicer. The test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality CR-10S Pro V2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS 3D printers with PLA and PETG filaments.Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use and especially the particular assembly part at hand. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.Note:- You can scale up the model (downscaling is not recommended!);- All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill;- For all parts of locks (“ge_lock” in “Source files”) you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.QualityLayer Height: 0.12 mm (you can also set Layer Height at 0.16 or 0.2mm for 0.4mm nozzles)Initial Layer Height: 0.2 mm (carefully level the print bed and keep your Initial Layer Height the same as the main Layer Height)Line Width: 0.4 mmWall Line Width: 0.4 mmOuter Wall Line Width: 0.4 mmInner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mmTop/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mmInfill Line Width: 0.4 mmSkirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mmSupport Line Width: 0.4 mmInitial Layer Line Width: 100%Shell Wall Thickness: 0.8 mmWall Line Count: 2Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.3 mmTop Surface Skin Layers: 0Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.6 mmTop Thickness: 0.6 mmTop Layers: 5Bottom Thickness: 0.6 mmBottom Layers: 5Initial Bottom Layers: 5Top/Bottom Pattern: LinesBottom Pattern Initial Layer: LinesTop/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]Outer Wall Inset: 0 mmOptimize Wall Printing Order: CheckCompensate Wall Overlaps: CheckCompensate Inner Wall Overlaps: CheckMinimum Wall Flow: 0%Fill Gaps Between Walls: EverywhereFilter Out Tiny Gaps: CheckHorizontal Expansion: 0 mmInitial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mmHole horizontal expansion: 0Z Seam Alignment: User SpecifiedZ Seam Position: BackZ Seam X: Average length of your printer’s plate (e.g.”150” if your plate is 300mm on the X-axis)Z Seam Y: A value higher than the length of your plate on the Y-axis (e.g. 700)Seam Corner Preference: Hide SeamExtra Skin Wall Count: 1Skin Overlap Percentage: 10%Skin Overlap 0.04 mmInfill Infill Density: 20% (for all smaller parts and for all parts of connectors use 100% Infill)Infill Pattern: TrianglesConnect Infill Lines: CheckInfill Line Directions: [ ]Infill X Offset: 0 mmInfill Y Offset: 0 mmInfill Line Multiplier: 1Extra Infill Wall Count: 0Infill Overlap Percentage: 10-20%Infill Overlap: 0.04 mmSkin Overlap Percentage: 5%Skin Overlap: 0.02 mmInfill Wipe Distance: 0 mmInfill Layer Thickness: 0.24 mmGradual Infill Steps: 0Infill Before Walls: CheckMinimum Infill Area: 0 mm2Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mmTop Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mmBottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mmSkin Expand Distance: 0.8Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0Skin Edge Support Thickness: 0Skin Edge Support Layers: 0Material Initial Layer Flow: 100%Printing Temperature: See your filament settingsInitial Printing Temperature: Your filament settingsFinal Printing Temperature: Your filament settingsBuild Plate Temperature: Your filament settingsBuild Plate Temperature Initial Layer: Your filament settings + 5°Flow: 100% (Important! If you face difficulty printing the model, you may need to adjust the Flow parameter. You may research the topic using the Internet or seek assistance at our Customer Support Team at support@gambody.com)Speed You can increase the printing Speed by 20% when you print simple objects. For small/thin parts you need to decrease the Speed by 25% - 50%.Print Speed: 50 mm/s    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s    Wall Speed: 25 mm/s          Outer Wall Speed:25 mm/s          Inner Wall Speed: 50 mm/sTop/Bottom Speed: 25mm/sSupport Speed: 25 mm/s           Support Infill Speed: 45 mm/s          Support Interface Speed: 25 mm/s                Support Roof Speed: 25 mm/s                Support Floor Speed: 25 mm/sTravel Speed: 80 mm/sInitial Layer Speed: 80 mm/sInitial Layer Print Speed: 20 mm/sInitial Layer Travel Speed: 80 mm/sSkirt/Brim Speed: 20 mm/sZ  Hop Speed: 5 mm/sNumber of Slower Layers: 2Enable Acceleration Control: CheckWhen printing simple objects, you need to set all Acceleration parameters at 500 mm/s. For small/thin parts you need to decrease the Acceleration by 50% - 70%.Travel Enable Retraction: CheckRetraction Distance: 4-8 mm, 1-3 mm for Direct Extruder (This is the most important retraction parameter. You can find your optimal value of Retraction Distance by printing any test object, e.g. bridges, towers etc.)Retraction Speed: 25mm/sRetraction Retract Speed: 25 mm/sRetraction Prime Speed: 25 mm/sRetraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3 Retraction Minimum Travel: 1.5 mmMaximum Retraction Count: 100Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6,5 - 10 mmLimit Support Retractions: CheckCombing Mode: AllMax Comb Distance With No Retract: 30 mmRetract Before Outer Wall: CheckAvoid Printed Parts When Travelling: CheckAvoid Supports When Travelling: CheckTravel Avoid Distance: 1 mmLayer Start X: 0.0 mmLayer Start Y: 0.0 mmZ Hop When Retracted: CheckZ Hop Height: 0,3 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: 0.36 mmRegular Fan Speed at Layer: 3 Minimum Layer Time: 10 sMinimum Speed: 10 mm/sSupport Generate Support: CheckSupport Structure: Normal (you can try using Tree Support Structure if you have difficulty printing any particular assembly part)Support Placement: Everywhere Support Overhang Angle: 60° (this parameter can range from 30° to 70° depending on the part at hand)Support Pattern: Zig ZagSupport Wall Line Count: 1 (stronger support that might be more difficult to remove) 0 (less strong support but is easier to remove)Support Density: 15%Support Line Distance: 2.6667 mmInitial layer support line distance: 2.667 mmSupport Z Distance: 0.12 mmSupport Top Distance: 0.12 mmSupport Bottom Distance: 0.12 mmSupport X/Y Distance: 0.8-1 mmSupport Distance Priority: Z overrides X/YSupport Stair Step Height: 0.3 mmSupport Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mmSupport Stair Step Minimum Slope Angle: 10°Support Join Distance: 2.0 mmSupport Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mmSupport Infill Layer Thickness: 0.2 mmGradual Support Infill Steps: 0Minimum Support Area: 2 mmEnable Support Interface: Check (generates additional “pillow” on the support structure that leads to a more even surface, but can be difficult to remove in hard-to-reach areas)Enable Support Roof: CheckEnable Support Floor: CheckSupport Interface Thickness: 0.8 mmSupport Roof Thickness: 0.8 mmSupport Floor Thickness: 0.8 mmSupport Interface Resolution 0.2 mmSupport Interface Density: 50-100%        Support Roof Density: 50-100%Support Roof Line Distance: 0.8 mm        Support Floor Density: 50-100%Support Floor line Distance:  0.4mmSupport Interface Pattern: Grid Support Roof Pattern: Grid (this parameter should differ from Bottom Pattern Initial Layer in “Shell” section)Support Floor Pattern: GridMinimum Support Interface Area: 10mmMinimum Support Roof Area: 10 mmMinimum Support Floor Area: 10 mmSupport Interface Horizontal Expansion: 0.0 mmSupport Roof Horizontal Expansion: 0.0 mmSupport Floor Horizontal Expansion: 0.0 mmFan Speed Override: CheckSupported Skin Fan Speed: 100%Use Towers: CheckTower Diameter: 4 mmMinimum Diameter: 3.0 mmTower Roof Angle: 65° Build Plate Adhesion Build Plate Adhesion Type: Skirt/Brim (For unsteady parts, and those parts that may come unstuck use “Brim”. For bigger assembly parts that have large adhesion area and for all parts of locks and claws that you want to come out clean use "Skirt")Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mmBrim Width: 8.0 mm       Brim Line Count: 10Brim 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%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 mThese basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments. Note:- You can upscale your 3D printing models. Downscaling is not recommended - it can make smaller parts of the model unprintable, distort the model’s level of detail and result in assembly issues. - All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.- When printing Lock connectors, we recommend setting the “Brim width” parameter to 0 in the "Skirt and Brim" print settings. In that way, the Locks will be 3D printed with a Skirt only.