Simula 5 Developers Kit

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Simula is an Arduino based Artificial Life project and these files and related software are open sourced under Creative Commons - Share Alike. Making modifications is highly encouraged, with the internals of Simula designed specifically for design changes. The kits including electronics, sensors, motors, and all non-printable parts required for assembly will be available at https://www.chicagorobotics.net. These parts have been oriented to maximize print quality, so changing the "up" direction of the parts comes with its own set of risks. Simula uses three different filament types: Clear/Translucent PLA for the back, Ninjaflex for the treads, and PLA for everything else. ABS can also be used, but I think PLA prints look nicer and the brittle nature of PLA makes the bearings work well. Supports and Rafts are recommended on all parts except the Ninjaflex treads. Print one "Upper" using a translucent filament - my favorite is plain old translucent PLA. Print two "Tread" using Ninjaflex or your preferred flexible filament. I've tried various flexible filaments, but find Ninjaflex gives the best results. Print two of DriveWheel, IdlerWheel, IdlerBearing, HubCap, MotorPlate, and then one each of all the rest. Detailed instructions on setting up a quality print using Simplify3D will be provided, but feel free to use your slicer of choice!