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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
Teresa Clayton
thank you
Kirsten McKenzie
It's on the download site under the "previous month" section :)
Teresa Clayton
where can i find this
Kirsten McKenzie
Aw no! You can try adding a few manually placed supports too if you want, that should keep it from wiggling towards the top.
Joni Goodman
I 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.
Kirsten McKenzie
You 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 :).
Joni Goodman
I have tried everything and can not get the one piece to not fail. just wasted almost 300g of filament after 3 failed attempts.
Abby
I 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
Jen Moreau
As 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
I'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 @#$%& 😂
kristy hulsey
nope ive been doing 16mm so i will change it see what happens. thanks
Kirsten McKenzie
Have you tried printing with 0.3 first layer height and a 0 brim gap with 5 or 6mm brim thickness?
kristy hulsey
I'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
Kirsten McKenzie
I'm so glad the videos helped you! And yes, that's it exactly! - for too loose, + for too tight.
Matt
The 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?
Kirsten McKenzie
Great to hear! You can try using a different core on the large one to make it less loose :)
Ray
Printed both sizes. Small on with PLA and Large with silk pla. Small one works better. Large one is loose. Love both of them.
Carmen Lucas
What are the dimensions of the big one, once it’s assembled? 🤔
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay! Glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
If 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
Kristen Terrell
Me too. Finally got it together and nothing stayed in place after 1 spin. So sad.i was supper happy to see it.
Gryphon Worx Creations
Can't wait to print this! This is awesome!!!
Robi
I 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
I 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!
Tim Lawrence
I finally got one together
Trisha Brown
That's my exact issue. Maybe my vision needs correction 😆 old lady eyes can't tell which one is the "deepest"
Lori Hinkley
For me, it isn't finding the correct pieces, its finding the correct lineup for the pieces.
Lori Hinkley
I do not have any PETG. Do you thing PLA Tough would work?
Lori Hinkley
That would be awesome because I have not been able to figure it out.
Douglas S Manfull
Can’t wait print it
Lori Hinkley
I hope so. I love the skull, but no luck putting it together.
Kirsten McKenzie
Updated the STL so if you re-download from the site those pieces should work now when split! :)
Kirsten McKenzie
Ohhhh yes I'd love to see other ways that help people's brains assemble it! We all think of things differently xD
Kirsten McKenzie
Awesome! So great to have you <3 Thanks a bunch!
Dragonsblood
I 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.
Brian Williams
Super cool. Being following for awhile subscribed today. Can’t wait to print this and other items!!
Kirsten McKenzie
Let me ask Ruven about troubleshooting for that! Could try saving those pieces as an Stl in the meantime maybe?
Kirsten McKenzie
Yeah pliers help for sure, I have weak hands too lol
Kirsten McKenzie
Check Ruven's troubleshooting video and folder included! :)
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay!
Shannon Zintner
Question. 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?
Kirsten McKenzie
I'll put up a video assembling it later and hopefully that helps!
Kirsten McKenzie
I'll put up a video assembling it later and hopefully that helps!
CrazyCrafty Co
Can 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.
Lori Hinkley
I 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.
Robi
Thanks I will give that a try.
Kirsten McKenzie
Try 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)
Robi
I 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.
Dragonsblood
I 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.
Tim Lawrence
Same here
Trisha Brown
I'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. 😞
Phyllisia
Currently printing this! So amped!
Hippie
Yeah for sure 😂😂 I’ll have to get my wife or something. I have bad arthritis and nerve problems
Kirsten McKenzie
Yayyy I'm so glad you like it!!
Kristi Pearce
Soooo cooooool!!!! This makes my Halloween heart so happy! 😁
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay!! So glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
That's the reaction I like to hear xD
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay!!
Kirsten McKenzie
Haha yessss! So glad you like it <3
Kirsten McKenzie
Thanks so much!! <3
Kirsten McKenzie
Ohhhh that'll be cool!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay!
Kirsten McKenzie
Thank you! Hahaha yesss xD
Kirsten McKenzie
Yayyyy!
Kirsten McKenzie
Thanks so much!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yessssss! They're so cool it's no wonder why!
Kirsten McKenzie
Thanks so much!
Kirsten McKenzie
Thanks so much!! Glad you like it!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yessss!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay!! Make sure to check out the assembly video Ruven did linked in the post! :) It takes some practice sometimes lol
Kirsten McKenzie
Ohhhh so cool!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yayyy I'm so glad you like it!! His work is so cool!
Sphynx 3d
YESSS! I LOVE this! I was a little less thrilled with his avocado this month, but THIS!?! Best collab yet!
Patrick Barnes
Running one with cookiecad bewitching
Hippie
have 10 made now Figuring out how to Put them together
Heather Miller
Wow!!! I have to make one immediately!
K and K
Wow! Super cool. Love!
The Cheeky Geek
These are amazing!
Andrew Sheffield
Oooooohhh!!! These models have been so popular on socials
Big Al
That looks incredible!
John B
Straight to the printer! Full plate 250mm size here we go!
Zax Dezignz
Love it. I'm gonna need a few more machines to keep up with your designing ability.
ashleigh waters
Can't wait to print these 😍
Lisa Caldes
I can not wait to run this tonight in the DUDV2 Bone Rainbow filament
Kuu Wolf
This is cray. I love it.
Joni Goodman
Soo cool! Stealing my hubby's printer to hurry and start this one. How awesome!
Trisha Brown
I just finished another print like 2 minutes ago! I'm so excited to load this up!!!
Kythera of Anevern
SWEET FANCY MOSES
Susan Autry
OMG!!!!! This will be on my build plate TONIGHT!! Love it!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yessss they're so cool!!
Tonia Kowalczyk
wow 😍
kaz watts
Ooh, have been eyeing up one of these cog fidgets, I can't wait to have a go at this! Thank you
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay! Thanks so much! I'm so stoked about it!
Kirsten McKenzie
Yay!!
Brad (RFD3D)
Perfect timing One of my printers just became available
Amanda Messer
What!? This is absolutely incredible. I love it so much
