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Articulated Octopus.
Bulbous head, eight legs, three hearts. What else could you possibly need in life?
Printed and assembled model is approximately 30cm in diameter.
Fits on A1 mini plate. 

Pictured version was printed in single color with Overture Sandstone PLA.
Tentacles can be shared with Goofy Octopus version.


NOTE: The default profiles uses no supports, but does print a 1-layer grid on the bottom. This grid is very easy to remove and improves print reliability when printing the small segments in the tentacles.

After printing
- Please wait for the plate to cool down before removing the print as it consists of some small, delicate parts.
- Plug the tentacles in the head. It was designed to be a press fit, but glue might be necessary depending on your filament choice and printer settings.

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Change Log

• 2024-09-15: 
  • Replaced brim with custom 1-layer grid that is easier to remove.
  • Improved clearance around joints so they come off the plate completely free to flex.

General 3d Printing Tips

• Make sure your printing plate is clean! Oils from your skin will cause adhesion issues for your prints. Regularly wash your print plate with a detergent like Dawn and avoid touching the surface when removing prints from the bed.
• If it's an option on your printer, always opt to level the bed before each print. If you have to perform this manually, make sure you do this after every few prints. It takes a bit of time and patience, but it's a fair trade for reliable prints.
• Ensure bed and nozzle temperatures are within the expected range for the material you are printing. Temperatures that are too high or too low will affect the print negatively by causing warping, malformed layers or adhesion issues.
• Reduce your printing speed. Slower print speed is especially important for overhangs because it gives the material more time to cool as it's deposited.