This is the best infinity cube we have printed so far! It is so well designed. Each one we printed so far are strong, and hold together a lot better. The joints are tight and the edges are nicely rounded.
So I printed one all in gray PLA and my wife said, it's neat but the cubes need to be different colors. I do have 8 color capability but there was no way I was going to print with 8 color changes per layer! So I tried standing the model on end and printing with 3 color changes. I didn't really think it would work but it actually works perfectly. There are some rough finishes on the bottom of some of the cubes - but nothing I feel needs sanding. Great model. By the way...I used the .stl file as I detest 3mf.
Very nice toy, I set ironing on top surfaces and used bambu labs "super tack" plate to get an nice surface on all sides.
I should properly have used 100% infill but it still came out great and is nice to handle.
Any chance you could add the hinges as a separate file? I've printed it twice trying different settings and both times the top hinges didn't work (I'm blaming the printer/user error not the file). Seeing as how easily they pop out, they should be relatively easy to pop back in... Pretty please?
I was bored earlier and ended up cutting out one of the hinges with meshmixer, then through trial and error sized it to slot in. They're a bit loose and can come out at times but the kids are happy! If ever you come up with a push in hinge that would stay in, let me know!
Printed this in PETG which I print all the time and make great pieces, I found that this infinity cube will probably not print well without much fighting with settings that actually work for everything else. The problem is the pin part of the hinges are too short and too small. They pop out before the hinge starts to move. They are more of a dimple than a pin. Fix the sizes and you probably can print with 15% infill. Ender 3v2 NEO .6 nozzle
Same problem in PLA with 15% infill. The pin part of the hinges is too short and too small and the hinges come apart when pulled slightly as a result. I like the design, but I will not make it anymore, unless there is a fix.
Every time I print this the top hinges don't fill in correctly. Suggestions? Everything else does great and it still works. Just doesn't look as good. I would love to ne able to print the way it should.
(PART 1) I carried out four print attempts using PLA Silk, adjusting different parameters such as XY compensation, hinge dimensions, and infill percentage. Unfortunately, none of the attempts were successful, as in all prints the parts detached at the hinges, which are printed in a horizontal orientation.
I suspect that the fillet applied to the corners may have an excessive radius, possibly compromising the structure of the hinge connection area and reducing strength in this critical region.
(PART 2) Given this, I would like to know whether there are any specific technical recommendations for this model (recommended print settings, ideal orientation, more suitable material, etc.). If there is no viable solution, I kindly request the possibility of a refund for the model download.
I used 4 top and bottom layers, and 3 walls
Outer wall - 0,7 mm - 75 mm/s
Inner wall - 0,45 mm - 150 mm/s
Infill - 200 mm/s
Overhangs:
100% - 5 mm/s
75% - 10 mm/s
50% - 15 mm/s
25% - 35mm/s
10% - 50mm/s
What did I do wrong that caused the part to completely fall apart?
The hinges are not very good. This model doesn't scale down well at all. I've tried numerous filaments, and sizes from 100% down to 70% in 10% decrements. The 100% mostly prints fine, but the size of the model itself actually makes this really uncomfortable to use (I have large hands, but I do have arthritis starting in one of them, and the size of the model makes this really painful after a minute or so). The tiny hinge pins don't provide any real support below 100% scale.
Discussions — Infinity Cube - Print in Place Fidget Toy
Did you use any supports? as there are some large floating regions with that orientation. I tried it and it failed at the 3rd level.
Will not print in PETG you say? Challenge accepted lol
Any idea how i can print this without the hinges going like this each time
same problem im having on an a1 mini. Same two joints keep doing that
Any chance you could add the hinges as a separate file? I've printed it twice trying different settings and both times the top hinges didn't work (I'm blaming the printer/user error not the file). Seeing as how easily they pop out, they should be relatively easy to pop back in... Pretty please?
I was bored earlier and ended up cutting out one of the hinges with meshmixer, then through trial and error sized it to slot in. They're a bit loose and can come out at times but the kids are happy! If ever you come up with a push in hinge that would stay in, let me know!
Printed this in PETG which I print all the time and make great pieces, I found that this infinity cube will probably not print well without much fighting with settings that actually work for everything else. The problem is the pin part of the hinges are too short and too small. They pop out before the hinge starts to move. They are more of a dimple than a pin. Fix the sizes and you probably can print with 15% infill. Ender 3v2 NEO .6 nozzle
Same problem in PLA with 15% infill. The pin part of the hinges is too short and too small and the hinges come apart when pulled slightly as a result. I like the design, but I will not make it anymore, unless there is a fix.
Yea, sorry, I canceled the modular version. Far too difficult to build and it dost work as good.
Sorry, it dost meet my standards.
Hmm I'm not sure. Maybe enable bridge settings. I have a modular version coming, ill finish this today and add a comment once it's done.
Yea, sorry, I canceled the modular version. Far too difficult to build and it dost work as good.
Sorry, it dost meet my standards.
any luck figuring this out? I'm having the same problem on an a1 mini.
was able to print in petg
Wow. What printer did you use? Normally PETG dosnt like overhangs and there are even unsupported sections here.
He probably used supports for it instead of raw dogging it
I printed quite a few support free in PETG on a K1. and it prints beautifully if your tuned in. the best designed infinity cube i have printed so far.
I used an anykubic kobra 2 neo with polymaker petg
(PART 1) I carried out four print attempts using PLA Silk, adjusting different parameters such as XY compensation, hinge dimensions, and infill percentage. Unfortunately, none of the attempts were successful, as in all prints the parts detached at the hinges, which are printed in a horizontal orientation.
I suspect that the fillet applied to the corners may have an excessive radius, possibly compromising the structure of the hinge connection area and reducing strength in this critical region.
(PART 2) Given this, I would like to know whether there are any specific technical recommendations for this model (recommended print settings, ideal orientation, more suitable material, etc.). If there is no viable solution, I kindly request the possibility of a refund for the model download.
I look forward to your response.
How can I make it so the hinges don’t go wrong??
looks cool, Im printing one right now!
The hinges are not very good. This model doesn't scale down well at all. I've tried numerous filaments, and sizes from 100% down to 70% in 10% decrements. The 100% mostly prints fine, but the size of the model itself actually makes this really uncomfortable to use (I have large hands, but I do have arthritis starting in one of them, and the size of the model makes this really painful after a minute or so). The tiny hinge pins don't provide any real support below 100% scale.
What orientation do you use to print it? I can't get a functional one printing this model.
Nice cube at 50% weight - but the captured points on the sides of the hinges aren't deep enough and came apart after 1 day. Can you fix this? thanks!
Is this free to sell?