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Customizable Protective Bellows

by Torleif
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Quick and dirty code with few protections.
Print in vase mode with some not to brittle plastic
Don't go crazy with radius and stick to steps even divisible to height.

As usually i appreciate reports of successful prints especially in flex type materials .

x = 25; // bellows inner measurement
y = 50; // bellows inner measurement
approx_z = 100; // bellows relaxed height without sleeves
steps = 10; // number of folds
step = round(aprox_z / steps);
z=step*steps; // exact height

ext = 1.5; // fold horizontal extension multipler
radi = 1; //
verticalsegment = 0.2; // vertical segment between folds
sleeve = 20; // Sleeve at ends
sleeve_ext = 0; // Sleeve horizontal extension (multiplied by sleeve value added to x/y)


Huge thanks to Elstak for Verification and this nice video https://youtu.be/jIlPBB8f2_I
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Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence
Why?
no supports · large print
Support-free Single piece
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 2/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
200 mm (Large)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Customizable Protective Bellows?
Any FDM printer should handle Customizable Protective Bellows just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1, Prusa MK4, Creality Ender 3, Anycubic Kobra. A minimum build volume of 200 mm is recommended.
Does Customizable Protective Bellows need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Customizable Protective Bellows — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Customizable Protective Bellows available in?
Customizable Protective Bellows is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.
Is Customizable Protective Bellows free to download?
Yes, Customizable Protective Bellows is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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