Flexible Honeycomb Paper / Expandable Mesh
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Description
What is this? This model imitates the well-known, expandable honeycomb paper often used as eco-friendly packaging material.
It prints as a solid, flat sheet with a special slotted pattern. After printing, remove it from the bed, gently pull on opposite sides, and the flat pattern magically unfolds into a three-dimensional honeycomb mesh.
It's a fantastic example of "Print in Place" flexibility through geometry. Perfect as unique gift wrapping, a decorative element, a technical demonstration object, or simply as a satisfying fidget toy.
Features:
- 🚀 Ultra-fast Printing: Ready in minutes.
- ✅ No Supports: Prints flat on the bed.
- 🛠️ Parametric: The OpenSCAD source file is included to adjust sizes and spacing.
- Material: PLA
- Settings: Standard settings (e.g., 0.2mm layer height). The material itself provides the necessary flexibility.
General Tip:
- Bed Adhesion: Since the first layer consists of many small "islands", please ensure the print bed has been cleaned beforehand.
Files:
- .scad: The OpenSCAD file. Open it to adjust the overall size (width, length) or the slot thickness to your nozzle size.
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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