Patreon Exclusive: Gargoyle Gecko! +Bonus Magnets

***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.
It can be purchased once re-released according to this Schedule.

Hi all!

This month's Exclusive design is the Gargoyle Gecko!  Both the Gargoyle Gecko and the Crested Gecko come from the same islands of New Caledonia.  They are closely related, but also have unique features all their own.  Instead of crests running down their heads and spine, they have bumpy ridges on their skulls that resemble horns... hence their "Gargoyle" name.  

Also, the Patreon Bonus Gargoyle Gecko Magnets are also posted and ready to go.  This includes both the standard and captive magnet versions.  The Crested Gecko Magnet download has also been updated with a captive magnet option (more to come).

Cheers!
Matt

Pictured Models are printed in...
ProtoPasta Amethyst Aria
Stronghero Marble Rainbow *no longer available :(

Magnet Printed in...
Cookicad Blue Chip***

*The Gargoyle Gecko will only be available as a free download until July 31st. After that it will be available again in November 2023, for purchase.

*Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post*

3D PRINTING SETTINGS - Gargoyle Gecko

• Body: Print-In-Place.  No supports needed

• Head: Snap-Fit to Body.  Pre-Supported for easy printing.  No additional support needed.

• Tail: Print-in-place.  Snap-fit to Body

• 5-15% Infill.

• 3 Walls.

This has been test printed as low as 60% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer.  YMMV

Here is a quick video showing the easiest method for snap-fitting the head onto the body (demo'd on the Leopard Gecko)... https://youtu.be/IIBjZ6EOQGE


3D PRINTING SETTINGS - Magnets

- 0.16mm layer height
- 3 walls with a 0.4mm nozzle (could do 2 walls with a larger nozzle.)
- 10% Lightning infill (lightning infill is great for these because it keeps the weight down and only creates infill where needed. Keeping the weight down helps the magnets be more effective.)
- 5-6 bottom layers (gives a little extra strength to the magnet attachment area.)
- If your printer struggles with bridging, you may need to add support inside the magnet slot.  Give it a try without and see how it goes.

*While it may be possible to safely drop the magnets in without pausing the print, if you are using a faster printer or printing many magnets at once... it would be best to add a pause to your print.  I suggest pausing close to the layer where the magnet slot is nearly done, but not covered.  This is fairly easy to do in most cases, but be aware that some printers do not support this option via gcode, and must be paused manually.  Please research your printer and slicer if you are unsure how to do this.  To add a pause to prints in Cura, follow this Guide.  To add a pause to prints in Bambu Studio and Prusa Slicer, follow this Guide.

*NOTE, be cautious when using steel nozzles, the magnets may want to grab hold of them.  I did not find this to be a problem when using a magnetic bed surface in tandem with the steel nozzle.

*Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post*

*The Gargoyle Gecko will only be available as a free download until July 31st. After that it will be available again in November 2023, for purchase.

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