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Lego Tape, A Flexible Not-LEGO-Compatible Parametric Model

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Publication date 2020-10-14 at 13:29
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2017-03-25 at 08:10
Design number 212635

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LEGO is a trademark owned by the LEGO company and has nothing to do with me or these files. I make this note now because they are taking down my files in a weak attempt to protect their fading legacy. Listen to me Lego, you can s*ck my F*cking Di*K!

Inspired by Nimuno Loops successful crowdfunding campaign https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nimuno-loops-the-toy-block-tape
I was curious how well flexible Lego's could be made at home. To my surprise it worked very well!
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This design is parametric, click 'open in customizer' to make your own sizes.
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The model allows you to make 'brick tape' which has the top side of LEGO studs, OR 'tile tape' which is the underside of LEGOs.
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Filament Used: http://amzn.to/2np143M
I used a filament that is on the harder side of the flexible spectrum, TPU Shore 95A.

Removable Adhesive Tape Options:
Re-stickable Tabs: http://amzn.to/2nEWjU8
Foam tape for rough surfaces: http://amzn.to/2nps7vM

Permanent Adhesive Tape Options:
Thin and clean tape: http://amzn.to/2mSJ91o (used in the video)
Foam tape for rough surfaces: http://amzn.to/2mWN3Ht
Alternate thin tape choice: http://amzn.to/2mWIHA4

*LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this work.
https://youtu.be/3-W8SZg4Uhw

**UPDATED 7-2-17. Come to find out my printer wasn't properly calibrated when I created the original file, I've since changed it to reflect the newly recommended default settings.
The model currently reflects exact dimensions of real Legos and I do not recommend scaling it. If your printer makes the studs too small/large then try:
* Changing your extrusion multiplier
* Printing 'external perimeters first' to ensure that path overlap doesnt cause your critical surfaces to shift.
*Printing with nozzle diameter .4mm or less. Layer height .2mm or less.
*If all else fails and you want to rescue an imperfect brick, blast it with a heatgun for a few sec then press it onto a real Lego and let cool. Careful, this can easily ruin bricks too.

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