Tips on 3D Robot and Toy Design for 3D Printing
1) Print pegs for joints horizontally How the plastic of an extrusion style print is deposited in layers gives the print strengths and weaknesses just like the grain in a piece of wood. It’s very important to be aware of this as you model so you can design the parts to print at the optimal orientation for strength and durability. For me, this mostly affects the way I design the joints of my action figures. I use a lot of peg and socket joints as well as a lot of ball joints. programmable robot kits for beginners https://www.robottoyonline.com/choosing-the-best-programmable-robot-kit-for-beginners/ 3d robot mechazone robotsThese toys all share the same basic joint structures. I used a peg for the necks and waists. Ball joints were used for the shoulders, hips, and ankles. It’s simple, but gives the figures a large range of poses. If I design a part with a peg that prints vertically, then it’s almost guaranteed that the peg will easily snap in half. It is always best to print...