Decapicat/decapacat aka Creality3D Cr-10 decapitated Maneki-neko (招き猫)

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Decapicat/decapacat aka Creality3D Cr-10 decapitated Maneki-neko (招き猫)

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A1 Mini Cr-10 Maneki-neko cat
A1 Mini Cr-10 Maneki-neko cat
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Decapicat original size
Decapicat original size
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Enlarged decapicat pen holder
Enlarged decapicat pen holder
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4.1 h
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Cr-10 Maneki-neko cat
Cr-10 Maneki-neko cat
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Let's walk down the sweet (and bitter) memory lanes. Some of you might remember the famous 'decapicat'/'decapacat' from Creality 3D. Back in the good ol' days when Cr-10 was the budget-friendly giant in the 3D printing scene. The SD card that came with it had a test print file – a pre-sliced G-code of a Maneki-neko cat (招き猫).
Many were surprised that their brand new printer (looking like a mini-guillotine) decapitated these lovely, sweet figures meant to bring luck and wealth. It turned out that the widely distributed (thanks to Creality3D Cr-10's incredible popularity) G-code was corrupted, and the printer would print the cat up to the neck, and a layer shift would occur, decapitating the cat. Back then, the Cr-10 was famous for its large print size, and some users in Facebook groups and others would enlarge the model and use it as a headless Maneki-neko pen holder.

Today, as I was clearing up my old files, I stumbled upon the G-code, and all memories flashed back. Ahhh... those wonderful (and painful) days, the trials and errors to make the print look good with good old Creality. You, Bambu generation, have it so easy compared to the old days.

I took the Maneki-neko model from Elproducts (on Thingiverse) and recreated the 'decapicat.'

There are three profiles included: the original Maneki-neko cat, the original-sized 'decapicat,' and an enlarged 'decapicat' that can be used as a pen holder.

Enjoy folks!

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A1 Mini Cr-10 Maneki-neko cat
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This gives me PTSD. Thanks for the memories!
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I can related, good that they are now memories of the past and we should move on with our Bambus.
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I had this happen with my very first Ender 3 because the sample filament it came with was only enough to print the cat up to its neck
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I guess Creality is determined to decapitate the cat by all means.
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