Early Release: Tortoise!!
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Hi Everyone!
Introducing my new Tortoise design! For close to a year, I had been trying to work out a design of a tortoise that could both stand and retract into it's shell. It's been quite a fun challenge, and I'm excited to share it with you now!
It's fully print-in-place, you just have to crack the head free (similar to the bunny and tiger). To help him stand, there are small ball and socket joints on the ends of the legs. Just pull the legs out as far as you can, and they should snap into the position that will allow them to support it's weight. Then pop them back in to let him hide back in his shell. (The first few times might take some extra effort, but they should break-in nicely)
Here's a quick demo video of the model.
I hope you like it!
Matt
Pictured models printed in... ***
MMU print: Amolen Temp Color Change (discontinued?), Ziro Wood Grain
iSANMATE CandyGreen/Pink
iSANMATE Yellow/Green
Cookiecad Sunrise Mixer (dual extrusion)
Cookiecad Mermaid
60% print: iSANMATE High Speed Rainbow
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3D PRINTING SETTINGS:
Tortoise: Print-In-Place, No additional support needed.
3MF: includes multicolor 3MF file (compatible with both PrusaSlicer and Bambu Studio)
5%-15% Infill.
3 Walls.
Pulling the legs out fully allows them to pop into sockets. That creates enough tension to make him stand up. It may be difficult the first few times, but once it breaks-in, it should work with light effort. The head has built in pre-supports, just twist the head after printing to crack the joint free.
Here is a demo video of the print.
This should generally scale down to about 65% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer. YMMV
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Comments (67)
How do I use my 50% off code to purchase? Thanks
Copy the discount code that is listed in my Hub - Info post (there's a link to the Hub above in this post). Then go to either my Cults3D or MyMiniFactory store (links to those shops are right next to the code) and add the files you want to the cart. During checkout, paste the code into the discount field and that's it!
Hi, I'm new and I love your work! I printed the tortoise at 40% with no problem. But I'm currently printing at 50% and I've lost 3 of 5. The neck/head is somehow releasing backward into the shell during print. I know it's an adhesion issue. What the best way to avoid it in the future? Tree support under the head/neck? Brimming? I'm new to printing in general and would love any advice. Thanks
This print is amazing... How big has anyone scaled up?
can you make a baby version of this Turtle pls?
you should find eggs for the tortoises and for the snakes
Mini Turtle Keychain would be awesome!
Love it Thank you
how small have you guys been able to print him?
I tried to go 65% and it kept failing will try 75% in the next few days
Tortoise printed out so nicely!! Is it possible to make a version where you can unscrew the shell and hide candy etc. in a secret compartment?
I keep getting some very small stringing on the overhangs of the shell with my P1S. Anyone else seeing this with theirs and/or change anything other than slow down for overhangs on their settings to fix this? I'm printing version 2.
One of the best designs of yours Mat! I was just wondering if you could provide custom brim for legs and head as you do for others as e.g. PrusaSlicer doesn't let me block brim for the body if I use brim for the whole model and that (in some scales) fills the bottom details or makes them very hard to clean up. I know there are some tricks to make own brims or mouse ears but that sounds too hacky to me if I see you providing it for other models. Thank you very much for your work!
how long print time at 100% mine is saying 13hr ?
Hi Mat, wondering if you’ve thought of doing a rat? I have had a few people who absolutely love your style of design & have been asking for a rat??? Thanks!
Favorite print out of everyone I follow. Love tortoises
ok i have joined so i can print and now how do i down load the 3d prints
There is a pinned “hub” post that contains all the file info, and current download links. https://www.patreon.com/posts/current-download-69483736
You are officially the first patreon I have ever subscribed to. Cute animals are a must for my wife.
Is anyone having issues with the bottom layer coming off on the plate? I’ve done 3 and they all have the bottom stay on the plate?
I only printed 1 but I didn't have any issue. Creality 5s1 stock
Just released a v02beta with updates to the head area that some people are having issues with. Please download the latest!
I tried to download the new version and I couldn't get the link to work....is there a specific spot you put it? I LOVE the tortise! He turned out adorable!
Got it made from 100%-60% no problems gonna have to try that 50% someone’s talking about.
is it possible to get a version with thicker supports on the head and neck piece? I can print 65% in single color just fine, but the mmu version is struggling with the head coming lose :(
Try out the new v02beta :)
Love him! He is so cute!
Honestly this is among my favorite prints ever! Thank you!
Can't wait for the teenage mutant ninja turtles member exclusive variant!
Did one on my Ender 3 at 75%. His chin had a few issues but SO ADORABLE!
Also did a couple plates of 8 at 60%. They turned out great
I did 6 at 60% on my Bambu X1CC and they are awesome! I can only imagine how incredible a gator would be if you did one.
Full articulation at 50% on a Bambu X1CC
Love it, but studio is giving me issues trying to paint it. ugh!!!
Ok this is weird....I'm running a 2nd one, and they both broke in the same spot. The first one is at 100% with 0.4 nozzle and a little piece broke off right at the collar in front. The 2nd one is at 35%, on a 0.2mm nozzle on a different machine, and a piece broke off in the same spot.
Big one is done...I think the piece that I thought had broken off was just an unsupported overhang under the chin. Once I pulled the extra off and got the head moving, the spot it came from was mostly concealed.
Running some now.
I just did one scaled-down to 30% so tiny so cute and still works amazing design!
I just got mine off of my printer and he is gorgeous. Incredibly clever design and adorable, as usual.
I love the tortoise, but I have been having trouble with the chin. It doesn't print clean all the time. Do I need to use a support or is it supposed be designed for no supports?
It is supposed to be support free.
Master Oogway!!!!!
Just woke up to this and WOW that is amazing!
Mon fils va adorer !!! Merci beaucoup!
OK dude, I seriously love this. I've been waiting for like ever for a turtle that could retract into the shell. I think I even sent you a message about a year ago about the possibility of a box turtle. This is gonna be printed NOW!
Love this so much!! I have an 90lb Sulcata Tortoise so this is the perfect print for me!
Amazing..., Quick Question: Which of the Images are done with MMU, Doest the provided 3MF already deal with the temp change for the different colors/shades?
The brown one is the mmu print. By temp color change, I mean the filament changes color depending on the temperature it is. If it’s cold it’s brown, as you heat it up it changes to orange and yellow. If you watch the linked video, I show how it changes color with a torch.
What great detail, and such a cute face!!
So stinking cute!! Another great file!!
omg the face is perfect!!!!
Oh my God 😍😍😍
OMG this is the cutest. I'm new to 3d printing and have so many I want to print I'm a bit overwhelmed, in a good way hehe
I love this. Thank you.
I never been so sad that all my printers are currently in use. This is awesome and can’t wait to get it printing :)
Well, now I know what I’m doing this weekend. He’s so cute! I love the personality each design has.
Like I said before, your models just keep getting better & better! and how cool is that? A retractable tortoise! Genius!
OMG I LOVE THIS SO MUCH, my wife will love this i hope it will print ok on my resin printer
OMG I LOVE THIS SOO MUCH thanks for the great models recently keep up the great work!!!
They're on the printer now!
Sooo adorable
Yes!!!😍 We have a red ear slider named Charlie, love this one so much!! 🐢🐢
Perfect timing for me to have a free printer!
I was hoping you’d design a tortoise eventually! I’m very excited about this one! 😍
so cute
Another banger, as usual! My wife is going to love it!
So exciting! This is amazing!