Shark Attack! Automata

myminifactory

I have always wanted to design some automata. This is my first outing with this genre. This has been quite an extensive design engineering challenge to achieve a reliable working design with what is effectively lightweight plastic parts and relatively easy to assemble. There are quite a few components yet they are generally very small and very quick to print. I did set out at the start of this challenge to produce something that worked and was enjoyable to produce and print. I, therefore, have prioritised towards the adventure rather than value engineering this product. That may well be a future project. I hope you enjoy the experience. Video1: https://youtu.be/n3Qxyl6_mQU Video2: https://youtu.be/NiBBfYmLVpY Assembly Guide Video: https://youtu.be/feVB9FN1AXE Installation Notes: 1. All parts are printable without supports. The majority of parts are printed vertically to optimise the FDM layer strength in the clip details and maximise surface print quality. Where necessary I have included some integral stability feet which will require removal with side cutters after printing. This saves using a raft and hopefully will improve print quality off the build plate. 2. To allow the articulated parts to work most effectively I would suggest a 100% infill. The denser the part the more effective they will work as a counterweight. The non-moving parts I have printed at 25 - 30 % infill. 3. I have included a parts list with infill percentages in the download. 4. Very small parts like the Shark`s Eyes I would suggest glueing for both safety and longevity of the product. Filaments Used: 1. Penguin Orange parts: Light Brown PLA by AMZ3D 2. Side Panels: Cobalt Blue by Filamentum PLA 3. White Parts: Amazon Basics Pearl White PLA 4. Black Parts: Amazon Basics Black PLA 5. Shark Body: Amazon Basics Dark Grey PLA 6. Light Blue Parts: Amazon Basics Blue PLA 7. Mechanism: Amazon Basics Silver PLA The parts can also be fully unassembled (I have provided clip release slots in most parts to aid this)so if you enjoy this product you can try the optional Theme Panel Packs to further enhance\extend the experience. This is my first published thing on this site so I am feeling my way with the publishing set up. Any thoughts on improving the presentation will be gratefully received. This is an initial upload. I will enhance and improve in the next few days. Best Boothy Links to Optional Themed Frame Side Panels: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-130333 https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-130336 https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-130335