Infinite Flippy Flapper Fidget Toy - only 14g!

Introduction

This is the living hinge version of the popular impossible Flippy Flappy Fidget Toy! Fold it, flap it fiddle with it! There are seemingly endless combinations with this original fiddle toy!

You can get an indestructible print in place version here: https://makerworld.com/models/730039

This version aims to use as little filament as possible - only 14g! But has the same flippy flappy fun!

This is a quick, easy, reliable print that is really satisfying and gives a really surprising result - give it a go!

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.
• Wait until the plate is code before you take it off - bending the joints while they are hot drastically reduces their life
• 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…

Repair

• The joints won't last forever, but when they do break you are left with a new and different fiddle toy that's just as much fun.
• Or alternatively, you can repair it with the “repair patches” which are in the profile on a separate place -
  • these can be stuck on broken joints using some CA to prolong the enjoyment!

 A commercial license to sell printed copies is available on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/Taylormadearmy