December 26, 2022

Early Release! Rattlesnake!

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Happy Holidays Everyone!

Introducing a little something for all you viper lovers out there, a Rattlesnake!  This model has a few new design features that I'm really excited about.  In addition to the extension Links you all know from the Ball Python, the Rattlesnake also features a hinged jaw, and a working rattle!  Small print-in-place beads fall free inside the rattle, and provide a very satisfying sensory fidget.

It's pretty simple, but here's a little assembly video: https://youtu.be/5F43Vr5wi4A

I hope you enjoy!!
Matt

Pictured Model was printed in these filaments...  
Body is Ziro Matcha***
Eyes, Teeth and Rattle is Ziro Wood Grain***


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3D PRINTING SETTINGS

  • Body (Front and Rear): Print-In-Place.  (I have not yet created a Built-in Brim version of the body, so you may need to generate one if you're having adhesion problems.  Use a brim gap of around 0.25mm to aid in brim removal.)

  • Head Top: Snap-Fit to Head Bottom. Pre-Supported!

  • Head Bottom: Snap-Fit to the Body Front. Pre-Supported!

  • Rattle: Separate so it can be printed in a different color.  Snap-Fit to Body Rear.  If the rattle beads do not print free from the surrounding material, you can use a pointed object, like a pen, to push them into the rattle.  Print-in-place.

  • Body Extend Link:  Print-in-place.

  • Body (Front and Rear) Aligned: Body links are all in a straight line.  Gives more options for people with belt or large build volume printers.

  • Body Rear wRattle & Body Rear wRattle Aligned: Rattle is pre-attached to the body, if you aren't interested in printing it separately.

  • 10% Infill.

  • 3 Walls.

This has been test printed as low as 70% with full articulation and working rattle!

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

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