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Cutaway, Hollow Elements

by mrule
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A collection of pieces for building polyhedral shells. Derived from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5961.

The original pieces took a while to print. This version reduces plastic, and therefore print time. I've been using these pieces to print out lamp-shades ( with http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7857 ). The thinner pieces might be a bit better for diffusing light.

The .scad file can be modified to produce different polygons, different sizes of hinge, and different depths of cutaway.

models.zip contains several pieces :
-- octagon, hexagon, pentagon, square, triangle
-- hollow and cutaway
-- a range of hinge sizes depending on shape size to adjust hinge strength

The good :
-- less plastic
-- faster prints
-- symmetric hinges
-- range of hinge sizes to balance strength and ease of assembly
-- fun with glow-in-the-dark ABS : https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_KLnvj61OxTo/Tbh6JxKqlkI/AAAAAAAACqc/RJWNnHgdTYo/DSCF2997.gif

The bad :
-- fragile hinges ( depending o
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, ABS, Carbon Fiber
Min. bed size
200 mm (Large)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Cutaway, Hollow Elements?
Any FDM printer should handle Cutaway, Hollow Elements 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 Cutaway, Hollow Elements need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Cutaway, Hollow Elements — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Cutaway, Hollow Elements available in?
Cutaway, Hollow Elements 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 Cutaway, Hollow Elements free to download?
Yes, Cutaway, Hollow Elements 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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