Finger Treads Fidget Track - Print In Place - Free 3D Print Model

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MottN

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X1 Carbon

H2D Pro

A1 mini

H2C

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The Original

Designer

2.2 h

1 plate

4.6(2.2 k)

Print by object, 5 on plate

Designer

8.8 h

1 plate

3.8(63)

*UPDATED V3* A1 Mini & X1C Optimized - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 12% Gyroid

1.9 h

1 plate

4.6(529)

OPTIMIZED - FINGER TREADS

2 h

1 plate

4.6(174)

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Open in Bambu Studio

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6794

15956

3422

1.1 k

39.2 k

25.9 k

Released

Description

8/14/2024 - I've released a new version rebuilt around improved smooth rolling, many (20+) alternate tread patterns, and a few other updates! I've also incorporated the updates into this model, so print this one if you want or check out the V2 design for many different pattern options. You can get it here, or navigate to it from my profile.

Also if you like these, check out a couple other models that use these fidgets as treads:

Everyone needs some tracks to drive around with their fingers!

This is a very satisfying and fun fidget, and also my first print in place model :)

Having a nice smooth running track requires well calibrated flow rate and pressure advance.

When first printed each track joint may take a tiny bit of force to free up; after that the tracks should run freely with little effort.

Printing

The model is made to work with and 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layer height. If you use a larger layer height some gaps will be fused together by the slicer.

If you are having trouble with your first print try a different filament, and please start with something simple like a plain PLA. Some specialty colors like silks mainly and some mattes lack the strength for this design to work well. Also, I strongly recommend printing In PLA; PETG tends to be hard to print things with small gaps without stringing or blobbing. Not that it's not possible, but you will probably have better luck with PLA, and no reason really to print in something more fancy.

Print in the orientation shown below or as in the print profile.

Related cool stuff!

Check out my profile for other cool stuff!

If you are having trouble with durability of the pins or tracks, or just not being able to get things to free up, check out the Finger Treads XL model. It has bigger pins and is a little more forgiving because of its larger size. It's big enough its not quite as good of a fidget, but still a very satisfying print in place model and fun to play with.

Get it here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/65624#profileId-68957

Size comparison below - XL version top.

fidget

print in place

tracks

Comment & Rating (3422)

@denisganc

Print Profile

The Original

I was fascinated that it worked so well and everything was easily movable

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@user_13730126

which size is it?

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@denisganc

Replying to @user_13730126 :

unchanged as in profile

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@sevillano1982

What filament did you use and what layer height It looks fantastic

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@HDZ3DWORKS

Print Profile

The Original

Worked nicely. For anyone wondering about how tight the track is the trick is to squeeze the track slightly and rotate it around the axles a few times and it breaks away and moves nice and easy afterwards.

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@MottN.

good tip!

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@The_Slerninator

THANK YOU for this comment 😅 I tried so long to get this thing moving

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@user_3651199223

Boosted

can you show me how to do it

@Drew91

I’ve adjusted so many settings, can’t get this one to stay stuck to the bed.

The designer has replied

@MottN.

Lame, sorry you're having trouble with it :( I assume you've tried cleaning your build plate really good with soap...? You can always print on a raft if the slowing things down and cleaning don't work. Also there is the XL version that has larger pieces that might work better.

@Drew91

Replying to @MottN. :

yeah ive tried cleaning the build plate really well, and ive even tried the larger version, but i still run into the nozzle breaking the pieces off. ive really dialed down extrusion too but that didn't make a difference, i still hear a "pop" and walk over to see pieces popping off the plate.

@brengien

I had the same exact issue with the tiny bits being able to stick to the print bed. Here's the two things that I have done to solve this: 1) I personally scaled this model to 135% just to make the tiny details that much easier to stick. Although I can understand if you don't want to scale this up just to make it work so... 2) I did a full wipedown of my print surface with just my shirt to be honest and set the first layer settings to Initial layer 30mm/s and Initial layer infill to 100 - 95mm/s. If those options don't work then try using the Generic PLA (or whatever material you're using) filament profile because, as I've done and noticed before, changing too many settings can just make it really hard to troubleshoot the exact cause so setting it to the default can simplify things further. I also have read the maker's response and he also has a point as well. If you are still having issues with this model, I can provide more advice because I would love for another member of this community to have a great time with printing and not be frustrated with silly problems. Anyways, happy printing!

@jarvizar

Boosted

Printed a giant one, took forever and a lot of filament but was worth it! Very well designed

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The designer has replied

@MottN.

@jarvizar That's awesome! I love it :) Does it roll pretty well? I imagine the gaps don't scale up that well, and the looseness issue is worsened.

@ColemanDesigns

turned out good with PETG and the standard settings! Nice design! 👍

@flynna431981

how is the movability with PETG?

@ColemanDesigns

Replying to @flynna431981 :

Stiff at first but worked in good. It is harder to turn even worked in compared to when PLA works in

@Markus83

Print Profile

The Original

very nice print profile. no issues.

@Rescue959

where did you find the benchy file?

@Markus83

Replying to @Rescue959 :

The model is called Benchy Dozer, but it is taken down or set to private.. I don't find it anymore.

@carter5454

Replying to @Rescue959 :

it should be built into ur printers app

@EuMen77

I need some tracks to drive around with my fingers! Haha love it need it! Thx for the design! This is my first attempt... broke most of the pins trying to get them moving :'( Going to try and do it more carefully next time and with @HDZ3DWORKS suggestion top of mind... Any other recommendations to get the tracks started?

The designer has replied

@MottN.

From your print, it looks like your filament is not behaving very nicely. Try calibrating pressure advance, flow, and temp, and maybe dry it if you aren't 100% certain its dry. This is a somewhat hard model to print, so if you have little blobs or over extrusion, it will fuse the gaps together and you won't be able to free the tracks up. Alternatively try a different roll of filament - not all area created equal and some will print better at default settings.

@MottN.

You can also try just slowing the speed down a bit.

@EuMen77

Replying to @MottN. :

Thxxx I will let you know how it goes :D

@rummworks

Track worked well. After few days of fidgeting the track is very loose and comes off easily, printed in pla+

The designer has replied

@MottN.

Yeah that happens sometimes. Its a fine line between too loose and too tight, and not all filaments are the same as far as shrinkage, friction etc.

@rummworks

Replying to @MottN. :

yeah, was letting u know so maybe we can improve v3 by making some deeper grooves or something to hold the track on.

@MottN.

Replying to @rummworks :

Thanks, appreciate it. Yeah, I think maybe some sort of tensioning mechanism or just making it not print-in-place (so the track can be printed slightly smaller) along with maybe deeper grooves like you say will help.

@user_13730126

I printed wrong sizes for this. which one is for the the boat?

The designer has replied

@MottN.

this model is the one that will work with the boar

@user_13730126

Replying to @MottN. :

sorry. which one is it? I’m printed first one is bigger than this model.

@MottN.

I have a different model that is “xl” - that one is too big. this model is the one that works with the boat

@user_2790490464

Print Profile

*UPDATED V3* A1 Mini & X1C Optimized - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 12% Gyroid

Printed great, the treads slide onto the gear part nicely.

@lucasw32

someone used this picture to steal this model https://www.printables.com/model/1505291-dual-finger-toy

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