Flexi-gator

thingiverse

It's a flexible alligator. Or crocodile. **If you're not sure which to use, I recommend `flexi-gator-5.stl`.** This is designed to be easy to print. It's uses print-in-place hinges, and it's already oriented correctly for printing (on its side, with the tail flat on the bed). It doesn't need supports, and there are no crazy overhang angles. I've also successfully printed this down to 50% scale and up to 290% scale (see pictures for these sizes). This was inspired by a couple of designs that deserve some credit: first, the classic [Flexi Rex with stronger links](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2738211), which provided the starting point for the hinge design. The [Flexi Alligator](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2820925) design also gave me the inspiration for a multi-segment alligator. And some credit for the toy-like aesthetic goes to the [Lego alligators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414-sp1gr7L._AC_SS350_.jpg) that I grew up with. For size reference: the five-segment gator measures 134.2 mm long, 19 mm wide, and 25 mm tall. Each additional body segment adds 21.8 mm in length. This is also available on [PrusaPrinters](https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/55973-flexi-gator). ### Versions There are a lot of different STLs here, based on the number of segments in the alligator. They follow the format `flexi-gator-<NUM_SEGMENTS>.stl`. If you're not sure which to use, I recommend `flexi-gator-5.stl`. I also included some of the absurd versions, like a 3-segment tadpole-like gator, all the way up to a 17-segment monstrosity that looks more like a snake. In addition, there is a STEP file for the three-segment gator. This contains all the types of segments, so you can remix and rearrange them to your heart's content. I also have a multi-material/multi-color remix that I'll post shortly.