June 24, 2022

Articulated Axolotl!

***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.
Use the 50% OFF discount code if you want to purchase it.

My first articulated design is here to download, print, and sell!  Best of luck to all the sellers!


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3D PRINTING SETTINGS

  • Body: Print-In-Place.  No Supports (Aside from a Brim)

  • Head: Snap-Fit to Body.  Requires Support "Touching Buildplate". (I like "Tree" supports)

  • Good bed adhesion is a must! I highly suggest using a BRIM or RAFT to make sure the tail stays upright as the segments build.

New:
- Body with custom Brim (Print-in-Place, Brim geo is built in so no need to generate one.)
- Head with custom Brim (Easily Snap-Fit to Body, Requires Supports)

  • 15-20% Infill.

  • 3 Walls.

For a demonstration of how I use Cura's support blockers to print the Head and Body at the same time, please check out this video. It's super easy!
https://tinyurl.com/mr3zkyue

Here is a quick video showing the easiest method for snap-fitting the head onto the body: https://youtu.be/DWsYu2BY7ow

Scale to your liking!  100% creates a 10" Axolotl, so that will make it easy to scale it to your desired size. (80% = 8",  75% = 7.5", etc.)  Depending on your printer tolerances, you should be able to print close to 60-65% before the joint function may start to become compromised. YMMV  

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Comments (8)

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Jason McMillan · October 19, 2025

Updated slicer and now I'm having paint issues. Any thoughts on this?

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Banannas · November 27, 2022

I bought this last night and just printed this today. I love this so much!

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Andorra Turner · June 27, 2022

Are you gonna start a discord?

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MatMire Makes · June 27, 2022

I was thinking about it. I'll look into that today. Thanks!

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ScandiHåndverk · June 25, 2022

Cinderwing does the same. Also has a website for past months, hex3d does something similar. Definitely heading in the right direction!

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MatMire Makes · June 25, 2022

Awesome!

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3D Printer Friends · June 25, 2022

Flexi factory uses the same method and it works great for me. Easy to find.

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MatMire Makes · June 25, 2022

Great! I’ll stick with this for now. Also, woooo! You’re my first Patron! Haha