Hoberman Linkage Fidget

Just a regular guy designing prints for the masses. 

Hey Everyone! 

This fun linkage is designed to expand and contract based on the Hoberman concept. Its printed in place, just follow the simple process in the videos below to remove the supports and release all the pieces. You and your kids will spend hours entertained by this fidget, you should probably print more that one! There are few profiles to choose from depending if your using an AMS or not. I also uploaded one of the models in the contracted state for my A-1 Mini friends!

Be sure to watch the videos, they show how to release the pieces!!

NOTE:

Due to the close tolerances of printing in place please be sure you’re PLA filament is dry, your machine is calibrated, flow DYNAMICS is on, and auto bed leveling is selected

Removing the supports:

Releasing the pieces:

Contracting and expanding:

A-1 Mini Releasing the pieces and expanding:

Dimensions:

9.25 in expanded - 6 in contracted 

Print specifications:

PLA 

0.4 mm nozzle

0.2 mm layer height

2 wall loops

15% infill

supports where needed 

Link to my models:

https://makerworld.com/en/@Little_Eddy_M/upload

Instagram link:
https://www.instagram.com/lem_little_eddy_m?igsh=MWl3NHloOTBiaHY3OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@LittleEddyM

DISCLAIMER:

I design models for fun, the files are posted for “PERSONAL USE ONLY” and are provided ”AS - IS" without warranty of safety or functionality.  CAUTION!!  some models have small parts,  pieces could break off or come loose causing a choking hazard, always use extra care monitoring your children when playing with them.