Flexihexi the flexible hexagon fidget toy fabric
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Description
Introduction
Here's another in my series of “Flippy Flappy Fidget toys”!
Unlike the others in the series, rather than be an infinity-type toy this is more like a fabric that you can deform into many different shapes - add your most interesting ones to the comments!
It has a unique feel and even makes a rather satisfying ASMR-like popping sound if you move it just right…
This is super satisfying to play with and super easy to print.
Make sure to use the attached profile so the hinges last. (Or print the first 2 layers at 0.1mm).
Oh - and this looks amazing printed in tri-colour filament if you have any!
Background
I wanted to experiment with “live hinges” with PLA, which resulted in a print-in-place fiddle toy that has kept me entertained for hours!
Instructions
- Print in standard PLA
- The live hinge is surprisingly resilient, however, it is essential to print with the included profile for it to work.
- If for some reason you can't make sure to use 0.1mm layer height and set the infill and bridge angle to 45 degrees.
- When you first take it off the plate gently bend each hinge in the obvious direction to loosen it up.
***DO NOT print in PLA+ - I've noticed PLA+ joints last about 5 bends whereas regular PLA will last hundreds…
Other Flippy Flappy models to try:
- New! Fidget Ring Spinner Planetary Gear - a really easy yet satisfying print and fidget toy!
- If you want to try another interesting fidget toy with live hinges - you will like my new Squishy TPU infinite cube
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