Its a remix of another yoda bookend but I cant seem to find it now. It prints in 2 parts (base + yoda). I created the base from scratch and modified the yoda piece to plug into my base. The original model looked good but was not functional as it was WAY too light to hold any actual books. My model has a hollow frame which I fill with sand for extra weight. I added a rock to the base (also hollow) for yoda to perch on for extra weight and also because it looks cool. The profile also has a plate with a makeshift funnel to load the base with sand.

Printing

Nothing special - .2mm default profile should be fine.

No supports needed - the ‘hollow’ base is really a bunch of columns that widen at the top and all overhangs are ≤ 45 degrees

Yoda is a mix of green and black. There are 3 versions of yoda on different plates.

• No AMS (fastest print) with green layer - you should change colors from black to green at layer 35. The green is raised.
• AMS single side green (second fastest) - if you know which way you want to orient the bookend there is one plate with AMS where just 1 side has the green highlights. Green is sunken into a black layer so it needs to swap filaments a few times.
• AMS green on bottom and top with black in the middle (slowest option but nicest imo) - both sides will have the green highlights so you can orient the frame in either direction and still looks good.

Assembly

• Print the base and one of the yoda versions based on what you want.
• Optionally print the funnel if you don't have one (like me).
• Use the funnel to fill the model with sand. Any sand will work or anything heavy that can fit through the hole. I recommend to fill, shake the frame to spread the sand, then repeat till the center is really full.
• Insert yoda model into the 2 holes in the rock facing forwards as to apply the appropriate force to hold up the books.
• I recommend some non slip rubber sticky pads on the bottom. I picked up a pack of 15 circular pads for like 5$ from ace hardware and use 5 on mine.