Strider (Minecraft)

prusaprinters

<p>An articulated minecraft strider with a nozzle box. Has optional magnet holes for the lid but otherwise no superglue or extra hardware required! Just print one color at a time.</p><p>You will need some 1.75mm filament for the Nozzle Box.</p><p><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/161859/rich_content/800e1db9-5c23-42d5-bad5-57ca283cf6a6/img_4993.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2227a59f6a-e051-47b3-a999-e1d485b2728d%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></p><p>Here are all of the Strider pieces:</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/161859/rich_content/56e667a7-a9ae-42c4-80fb-c8842140d1ef/img_4979.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%226de62d3f-35e7-4590-96f4-cb2555cd425b%22%2C%22w%22%3A4032%2C%22h%22%3A3024%7D"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Printing</h4><p>This is not the easiest print, so only do this if you have lots of time lol</p><p>This print will definitely require supports for the following parts:</p><ul><li>Head</li><li>Mouth Corner L/R</li><li>TB2</li></ul><p>Any other parts I did not feel supports were necessary. But do note that I have drawn in supports on the Boots as well as the Head.</p><p>As far as object orientation goes, I have included all my 3mf files.</p><h4><i><strong>Detailed Strings</strong></i></h4><p>The hairs/strings are probably the most difficult part of the print if you choose to make the detailed strings. To achieve different colors on the first layer, I essentially had to lay down single layer pixels of different color filaments, and then print the main body of the strings directly on top.</p><p>I've heard of custom g-code that could make this easier, but the process I used is as follows:</p><ol><li>Load light/white color filoament</li><li>Print “Light String Details”&nbsp;</li><li>IMMEDIATELY unload the filament</li><li>Remove the filament at bottom left corner (looked up it's called the “Prime Line” lol)</li><li>Load Red</li><li>Print “Red String Details”</li><li>IMMEDIATELY unload the filament</li><li>Remove the filament at bottom left corner</li><li>Load tan/light brown filament</li><li>Print “Strings”</li></ol><p>Important Notes:</p><p>I didn't use a skirt on the string details to make removal easier.</p><p>The gist is that you don't let the bed cool to prevent loss of adhesion on the details.</p><h4>Nozzle Box Assembly</h4><p>Printing is straight-forward. You will need 2 pieces of filament each around 52.50mm long.</p><p>Print the base, two lids, and an optional lid holder to keep the box closed. I also included optional plates that display the nozzle size. I only have four different plates for now (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8), but if you want another one just ask!&nbsp;</p><p>If you need any adjustments for the nozzle holders, please let me know. I lost my only spare nozzle so I wasn't able to test it. I had to use a data sheet from E3D.</p><h4>Strider Assembly</h4><p>I like to assemble the mechanism first to make sure the Strider works, add details to the Primary/Red pieces, and then finally add the hairs/strings.</p><ol><li>Align holes of Legs with the holes of the Rotator</li><li>Insert the Axle to hold all 3 pieces together</li><li>Press the Rotator into the Head, and hold in place with the Rotator Stopper.</li><li>Add the details to the Legs, including the Boots</li><li>For the eyes, insert white and black pixels with black being closer to the middle of the face.</li><li>Insert the five Mouth pieces</li><li>Add the gray and tan details to the Head (the first letter is the color, the second color is the side (Front, Back, Left, Right)</li><li>Add the tan detail “TB2” to the Back Plate</li><li>Insert the Back Plate into the back of the Head. Use Locks L/R or two 8x3mm magnets to hold the Plate in place.</li><li>Add the Strings</li></ol><p>So easy!</p><h4>Confession</h4><p>This was not originally supposed to be a nozzle box I just wanted to make a Strider. But after realizing how much empty space the print had I decided to make a Nozzle Box for the Strider to hold. The Strider can actually hold two nozzle boxes if you want.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>:D</p>