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R2D2 with moveable limbs

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  • R2D2_Body.stl
  • R2D2_Head.stl
  • R2D2_Left_Foot.stl
  • R2D2_Left_Leg.stl
  • R2D2_Middle_Foot.stl
  • R2D2_Middle_Limb.stl
  • R2D2_Pin_Shortened.stl
  • R2D2_Right_Foot.stl
  • R2D2_Right_Leg.stl
  • R2D2_old_files.zip
    • r2_d2_head.stl
    • r2_d2_left_foot.stl
    • r2_d2_left_leg.stl
    • r2_d2_middle_foot.stl
    • r2_d2_middle_foot_new.stl
    • r2_d2_middle_leg.stl
    • r2_d2_middle_leg_new.stl
    • r2_d2_right_foot.stl
    • r2_d2_right_leg.stl
    • r2_d2_torso.stl
    • r2_d2_connector_pin.stl

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Publication date 2023-01-12 at 09:05
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2016-11-20 at 18:29
Design number 1005963

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This is a rather simple remix of mknechts R2D2 remix of InnovationByLayers R2D2.

Much like the scissors in Origami, I consider it to be wrong to use glue with 3D printed parts. Melting (by heat or with ABS, Acetone) is better, but it still lacks finesse.
The best way is to design a model to snap together, or screw together.

Thus I've shaved off a bit at the feet to make more room for the legs, which now have big ungainly holes through which the connector pin (which I took from the 123 Puzzle Bear by emancarrillo) can hold it all together.

The result: a R2D2 you can (to an extend) pose and move his limbs around.
(Be careful, the limbs move very freely.)

I'm sorry about the holes, maybe a nice cover cap would make it better?

The head dome has a sort of plug now, so it should stay on top and can be turned around.
If I were any good at designing, I'd try to get a screw threading in there - that would be ideal, IMO.

The middle leg got a plate that fixes it inside the underside of the torso.

[update 26.12.2016]
I've changed several of the files, tried to add in soft edges where the print often failed, and even shortened the connector pin a bit.
I tried to clean up the dome and body a bit, but that still needs work. As nice as the original model is, it's not easy to print.
The new middle foot now allows more range, it doesn't lock up when you tilt it.

The old files are in the ZIP now, although the new files should fit with the old, it's better to start new.

You may need (the) force to get the pin to connect - I've used strong pliers to force it in. Bothersome, but at least it doesn't stick out as bad as before.

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