BOUTIQUE + FLEXI Gear Skull RuvenBals Collab SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
Added 2024-09-20 18:08:51 +0000 UTCHey everyone!
I'm so excited to release this super cool fidget collab I did with RuvenBals of this gear skull! Be sure to check out his other awesome work here! https://thangs.com/designer/RuvenBals
This gear skull is sooooo cool and fun to play with! It takes some assembly to put together, but honestly I feel like that's part of the fun lol. Shoutout to Ruven for providing great print instructions and assembly and troubleshooting videos below!
For this file, you need:
To choose if you want to print the big version or the small version.
The big version takes roughly 500g of filament and 20h to print on a bambu with basic PLA. 3 Plates in total.
The small version takes roughly 100g of filament and 6h to print on a bambu with basic PLA. Only 1 Plate.
I recommend the big version. It's worth the effort!
You then need to print out all 14 gears.
You also need a one heart and 14 connectors.
You can also use the "All" files. They have everything you need.
The Big version has 3 "All File" you need to print them all out.
Print Settings:
You can use Standard settings for all parts. I used a brim on the Gears to prevent them from toppling over. No supports needed.
Assembly:
Watch this video: [https://youtu.be/NMtnsq7glnc](https://youtu.be/NMtnsq7glnc)
Troubleshooting:
Watch this [Video](https://youtu.be/PWUoJc_Gc84): [https://youtu.be/PWUoJc_Gc84](https://youtu.be/PWUoJc_Gc84)
Filament is Bambu pink/blue and Bambu Arctic
Refer to the Flexi + Deluxe + Original seller tier download link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/flexi-model-site-103246452?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Refer to the boutique + Deluxe + Original seller tier download link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/boutique-model-103246509?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Thanks so much to Ruven for letting me be a part of this collab, I hope y'all love it as much as we do!
Thanks so much for your support! <3
Kek
EDIT: Added an assembly video of my own if that helps y'all! https://youtu.be/RfrekDLGRfk
Comments
thank you
Teresa Clayton
2024-10-28 03:14:31 +0000 UTCIt's on the download site under the "previous month" section :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-10-28 02:18:56 +0000 UTCwhere can i find this
Teresa Clayton
2024-10-28 02:18:21 +0000 UTCAw no! You can try adding a few manually placed supports too if you want, that should keep it from wiggling towards the top.
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-10-23 03:27:26 +0000 UTCI did .. still failed.. he's just going to have a hole in his head. Wish I knew how to post photos on here cause he turned out really cool except that part.
Joni Goodman
2024-10-23 03:11:20 +0000 UTCYou can separate the pieces so you're only re-printing the one and add a large brim with a 0 brim gap so it's solid :).
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-10-23 03:09:32 +0000 UTCI have tried everything and can not get the one piece to not fail. just wasted almost 300g of filament after 3 failed attempts.
Joni Goodman
2024-10-23 02:43:49 +0000 UTCI have tried everything to get part 1 to print correctly even add supports and still continues to fall over--- even printed seperate--- i really want this print but 4 tries in its getting exhausting
Abby
2024-10-03 22:24:22 +0000 UTCAs with his balls and cubes. The gear tolerances are lose. I won't sell them. I've had a bit of a difference between colors. But in the end. I'm not thrilled. I printed the pins a larger size. But still too much play in them.
Jen Moreau
2024-10-02 02:33:27 +0000 UTCI've had trouble with 1 part. It's only in one printer. Weird right. The other is fine. Lol. I ended up adding tree supports tonthat little @#$%& 😂
Jen Moreau
2024-10-02 02:31:47 +0000 UTCnope ive been doing 16mm so i will change it see what happens. thanks
kristy hulsey
2024-10-01 02:25:12 +0000 UTCHave you tried printing with 0.3 first layer height and a 0 brim gap with 5 or 6mm brim thickness?
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-10-01 02:15:50 +0000 UTCI've had enough! lol I'm laughing so i don't scream... I'm having trouble when i print the #1 part everything else prints wonderful but the #1 always breaks off . I've slowed the print to 20 and also at 50% silent on printer it self with outer and inner i cant seem to keep it from breaking off .. please help!!!!! i beg please!!!!oh this is the small version
kristy hulsey
2024-10-01 00:31:13 +0000 UTCI'm so glad the videos helped you! And yes, that's it exactly! - for too loose, + for too tight.
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-30 22:36:26 +0000 UTCThe assembly videos were a big help. Not too hard to assemble for me. In the troubleshooting folder - when you have a skull that is too tight, do you want to print a bigger "heart"? Use the + size for too tight, and the - for too loose? Or do I have those backwards?
Matt
2024-09-30 19:11:10 +0000 UTCGreat to hear! You can try using a different core on the large one to make it less loose :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-26 03:50:12 +0000 UTCPrinted both sizes. Small on with PLA and Large with silk pla. Small one works better. Large one is loose. Love both of them.
Ray
2024-09-25 13:53:56 +0000 UTCWhat are the dimensions of the big one, once it’s assembled? 🤔
Carmen Lucas
2024-09-25 06:13:33 +0000 UTCYay! Glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-24 06:26:02 +0000 UTCIf they're too lose and falling out of rotation go to the troubleshooting folder included and grab one of the tighter hearts! :) -2 or -3 might be good. All other pieces the same
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-24 06:18:42 +0000 UTCMe too. Finally got it together and nothing stayed in place after 1 spin. So sad.i was supper happy to see it.
Kristen Terrell
2024-09-24 06:17:30 +0000 UTCCan't wait to print this! This is awesome!!!
Gryphon Worx Creations
2024-09-24 03:42:22 +0000 UTCI couldn’t really either. I watched the video a few times and he says which one is deepest in several of them and once you get the big pieces and a few of the smaller it gets easier to put them in correctly. The 2 sides mirror for the most part.
Robi
2024-09-24 03:38:26 +0000 UTCI ended up having to use glue on piece number one. Your suggestions worked great with piece 4 but I just can’t get piece one to stick without glue. I made a 2nd one today with glow in the dark filament and everything stuck on the first try except piece 1. But both of mine have turned out great overall and I am loving them!
Robi
2024-09-24 03:36:06 +0000 UTCI finally got one together
Tim Lawrence
2024-09-23 14:28:53 +0000 UTCThat's my exact issue. Maybe my vision needs correction 😆 old lady eyes can't tell which one is the "deepest"
Trisha Brown
2024-09-23 12:26:07 +0000 UTCFor me, it isn't finding the correct pieces, its finding the correct lineup for the pieces.
Lori Hinkley
2024-09-23 12:24:44 +0000 UTCI do not have any PETG. Do you thing PLA Tough would work?
Lori Hinkley
2024-09-23 12:12:14 +0000 UTCThat would be awesome because I have not been able to figure it out.
Lori Hinkley
2024-09-23 11:53:59 +0000 UTCCan’t wait print it
Douglas S Manfull
2024-09-23 02:08:14 +0000 UTCI hope so. I love the skull, but no luck putting it together.
Lori Hinkley
2024-09-22 23:34:12 +0000 UTCUpdated the STL so if you re-download from the site those pieces should work now when split! :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-22 21:22:33 +0000 UTCOhhhh yes I'd love to see other ways that help people's brains assemble it! We all think of things differently xD
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-22 21:22:01 +0000 UTCAwesome! So great to have you <3 Thanks a bunch!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-22 21:21:39 +0000 UTCI may have to post a video later but I figured out a different way to put the small skull together a bit easier. I was having issues following along with the one already made but after a few tries I kind of reverse engineered the assembly. I will post the video later after I have had a chance to get some sleep and get my head straight.
Dragonsblood
2024-09-22 20:32:34 +0000 UTCSuper cool. Being following for awhile subscribed today. Can’t wait to print this and other items!!
Brian Williams
2024-09-22 19:59:52 +0000 UTCLet me ask Ruven about troubleshooting for that! Could try saving those pieces as an Stl in the meantime maybe?
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 23:42:08 +0000 UTCYeah pliers help for sure, I have weak hands too lol
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 23:40:40 +0000 UTCCheck Ruven's troubleshooting video and folder included! :)
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 23:40:22 +0000 UTCYay!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 23:40:06 +0000 UTCQuestion. I printed the all file and things were ok but a couple pieces knocked over and I have to repeat them. When I went to print them individually they say there are no layers. I have never had this happen before. I use a Bambu and an Apple. Am I missing something?
Shannon Zintner
2024-09-21 23:37:43 +0000 UTCI'll put up a video assembling it later and hopefully that helps!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 23:33:40 +0000 UTCI'll put up a video assembling it later and hopefully that helps!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 23:33:37 +0000 UTCCan someone PLEASE make a better video of how to assemble it. Like put a piece in and show how it sets in spot next to the pieces around it. I think that would help us strugglers alot. More of a visual aid.
CrazyCrafty Co
2024-09-21 23:31:38 +0000 UTCI printed this and have been trying to put it together like forever. Unfortunately I had already started a 2nd one. I have made numerous ones of the sphere, But this is so difficult to put together and his video is hard to understand.
Lori Hinkley
2024-09-21 20:40:44 +0000 UTCThanks I will give that a try.
Robi
2024-09-21 20:04:42 +0000 UTCTry a 0.3 first layer height and a brim with a 0 object gap and 4 or 5 brim loops :) (the edges of the pieces are sharp so the brim won't be too hard to remove even with 0 gap)
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 19:48:29 +0000 UTCI am trying to print the small one but 2 pieces refuse to print right. Any suggestions for piece 1 and 4? I have tried on both an A1 and a P1s and both singly and all parts together. Both parts fail in the last few layers. I have tried with a brim and slowing the printers way down. I have never had issues with adhesion that I haven’t been able to fix by washing the plate, adding g a brim or slowing the speed down. Any suggestions welcome I have tried printing them a bunch of times.
Robi
2024-09-21 19:45:58 +0000 UTCI usually have to watch the videos a few times to get it right. I have a subscription to Ruven on Thangs. I am having issues with the small skull. But that is also in PLA. I am printing it in PETG now. I would suggest printing the clips in PETG no matter what or a strong filament PLA is too weak.
Dragonsblood
2024-09-21 17:31:03 +0000 UTCSame here
Tim Lawrence
2024-09-21 15:22:57 +0000 UTCI'm dumb. I cannot get it to work :( I can't get the gears placed correctly and I keep knocking a ppiece out when I go to spin it. 😞
Trisha Brown
2024-09-21 13:54:05 +0000 UTCCurrently printing this! So amped!
Phyllisia
2024-09-21 12:14:33 +0000 UTCYeah for sure 😂😂 I’ll have to get my wife or something. I have bad arthritis and nerve problems
Hippie
2024-09-21 05:56:11 +0000 UTCYayyy I'm so glad you like it!!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 05:21:54 +0000 UTCSoooo cooooool!!!! This makes my Halloween heart so happy! 😁
Kristi Pearce
2024-09-21 05:21:36 +0000 UTCYay!! So glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:56:03 +0000 UTCThat's the reaction I like to hear xD
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:56 +0000 UTCYay!!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:46 +0000 UTCHaha yessss! So glad you like it <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:42 +0000 UTCThanks so much!! <3
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:32 +0000 UTCOhhhh that'll be cool!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:27 +0000 UTCYay!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:21 +0000 UTCThank you! Hahaha yesss xD
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:17 +0000 UTCYayyyy!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:09 +0000 UTCThanks so much!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:04 +0000 UTCYessssss! They're so cool it's no wonder why!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:55:00 +0000 UTCThanks so much!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:54:50 +0000 UTCThanks so much!! Glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:54:47 +0000 UTCYessss!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:54:39 +0000 UTCYay!! Make sure to check out the assembly video Ruven did linked in the post! :) It takes some practice sometimes lol
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:54:32 +0000 UTCOhhhh so cool!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:54:11 +0000 UTCYayyy I'm so glad you like it!! His work is so cool!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-21 04:54:06 +0000 UTCYESSS! I LOVE this! I was a little less thrilled with his avocado this month, but THIS!?! Best collab yet!
Sphynx 3d
2024-09-21 03:42:23 +0000 UTCRunning one with cookiecad bewitching
Patrick Barnes
2024-09-21 01:08:07 +0000 UTChave 10 made now Figuring out how to Put them together
Hippie
2024-09-20 23:15:24 +0000 UTCWow!!! I have to make one immediately!
Heather Miller
2024-09-20 20:55:21 +0000 UTCWow! Super cool. Love!
K and K
2024-09-20 20:31:07 +0000 UTCThese are amazing!
The Cheeky Geek
2024-09-20 19:50:36 +0000 UTCOooooohhh!!! These models have been so popular on socials
Andrew Sheffield
2024-09-20 19:21:00 +0000 UTCThat looks incredible!
Big Al
2024-09-20 18:52:09 +0000 UTCStraight to the printer! Full plate 250mm size here we go!
John B
2024-09-20 18:49:55 +0000 UTCLove it. I'm gonna need a few more machines to keep up with your designing ability.
Zax Dezignz
2024-09-20 18:41:38 +0000 UTCCan't wait to print these 😍
ashleigh waters
2024-09-20 18:32:25 +0000 UTCI can not wait to run this tonight in the DUDV2 Bone Rainbow filament
Lisa Caldes
2024-09-20 18:25:54 +0000 UTCThis is cray. I love it.
Kuu Wolf
2024-09-20 18:19:16 +0000 UTCSoo cool! Stealing my hubby's printer to hurry and start this one. How awesome!
Joni Goodman
2024-09-20 18:18:51 +0000 UTCI just finished another print like 2 minutes ago! I'm so excited to load this up!!!
Trisha Brown
2024-09-20 18:18:46 +0000 UTCSWEET FANCY MOSES
Kythera of Anevern
2024-09-20 18:18:16 +0000 UTCOMG!!!!! This will be on my build plate TONIGHT!! Love it!
Susan Autry
2024-09-20 18:14:24 +0000 UTCYessss they're so cool!!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-20 18:12:41 +0000 UTCwow 😍
Tonia Kowalczyk
2024-09-20 18:12:12 +0000 UTCOoh, have been eyeing up one of these cog fidgets, I can't wait to have a go at this! Thank you
kaz watts
2024-09-20 18:12:12 +0000 UTCYay! Thanks so much! I'm so stoked about it!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-20 18:11:01 +0000 UTCYay!!
Kirsten McKenzie
2024-09-20 18:10:50 +0000 UTCPerfect timing One of my printers just became available
Brad (RFD3D)
2024-09-20 18:10:37 +0000 UTCWhat!? This is absolutely incredible. I love it so much
Amanda Messer
2024-09-20 18:10:19 +0000 UTC
