WALL-E 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Action

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

WALL-E, or Waste Allocation Load Lifter: Earth-Class, is a character from a widely beloved animated movie under the same name. The movie tells about the sentient robotic trash compactor, who was the last one stranded on the deserted and ravaged with pollution Earth. After meeting a search droid EVE, WALL-E discovers the true meaning of friendship, love, and hope, and helps to bring life back to the planet. Such a poignant and compelling story deeply moved even the most cold-hearted viewers and inspired our contributing 3D artist for the creation of this adorable WALL-E model for 3D printing. It took the author about 142 hours to sculpt the 3D model of the famous character. The articulated WALL-E can be depicted holding a living plant he found in the wasteland. The plant is sprouting from the boot that WALL-E holds in his three-fingered shovel hands. The robot's binocular eyes are fixed on his treasure, gazing with wonder and admiration. WALL-E’s body, the cube-shaped compactor box, is studded with visible dents, scratches, and chippings that fully portray how old the rusty robot is. The box is also adorned with the front control panel and the iconic logo of the droid. The sculptor did not forget to carve out the tracks for WALL-E’s telescopic arms along the sides of his body. The 3D model of WALL-E stands on the all-terrain treads that feature four independently-actuated sprockets. The caterpillar tracks were recreated with technical accuracy and function like that of a real vehicle. To keep the robot company, the author of the model sculpted his tiny cockroach friend, Hal, that sits on top of WALL-E’s box. Moreover, there is also a garbage cube that comes with the robot to recreate the cute character's occupation on Earth. This wonderful articulated WALL-E model for 3D printing will become a loyal robo-friend for every fan of the movie and a curious piece to exhibit.

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

WALL-E model for 3D printing is a highly articulated action assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 50 hours in total. In order to ensure multidirectional movement of the robotic trash compactor, it was divided into many assembly parts and special mechanisms were introduced into all model’s joints to give you an opportunity to display WALL-E in a variety of positions and scenes, i.e. its head, eyes, eyebrows, neck, arms, wrists, fingers, caterpillar tracks, etc. are fully articulated. Thus, the robot’s neck is equipped with an intricate ratchet mechanism system that is made of 3 separate ratchets that allow the firm positioning of WALL-E’s head. The connection of the robot’s arms and body ensures the free movement of WALL-E’s telescopic arms along the carved out tracks. The highly developed system of the model’s multi-section caterpillar tracks is equipped with new rotating gear bearings for an easy and impressive movement of the assembled robot. All assembly parts are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out so to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and so that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. We highly recommend that you watch "Assembly video" in the photo preview section before assembling WALL-E. 

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The model's scale was calculated from the actual height of WALL-E that is 1020 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/4 for FFF/FDM version and 1/8 for DLP/SLA/SLS version.

VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:
- Contains 94 parts;
- A printed robot is 250 mm tall, 222 mm wide, 176 mm deep;
- Assembly kit includes lock 87_Ge_Lock_x11 to attach the model's parts securely without glue that needs to be printed 11 times;
- WALL-E can be displayed holding a plant sprouting from the boot, with or without his cockroach friend, Hal or/and featuring cube(s) of garbage;
- Lenses on the robot’s binocular eyes are provided separately and can be printed with the transparent filament;
- Multidirectional movement of the head+neck and their ability to hold any position you may choose is ensured by a ratchet mechanism system comprised of 3 ratchets;
- WALL-E’s shoulder joint can move along the surface of the body; its arms are retractable and wrists are fully articulated;
- The assembly of WALL-E’s poseable eyebrows and fingers requires additional “pins”. These pins do not come in STL files but can be made out of short pieces of regular 1.75 PLA;
- Tunnels throughout the robot’s body are provided for LED wiring to light up the eyes; a spot to hide the battery is provided inside the body;
- Hollow parts 78_Pipe_LED_R_fdm and 79_Pipe_LED_L_fdm were prepared specifically to introduce the LED wiring;
- The door of the cube-shaped compactor box opens up by pressing the button that activates pull-back spring mechanism;
- Articulation of the multi-section caterpillar tracks imitates the movement of the real continuous track; + there is an extra track to prolong the caterpillars if needed;
- The caterpillar tracks change their shape depending on the direction of movement - when moving forward the tracks are triangular, backward - square;
- The tracks are equipped with new rapid-action gear bearing system that guarantees minimal backslash;
- It is highly recommended that you watch "Assembly video" in the photo preview section before assembling the WALL-E;
- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 version features:
- Contains 27 parts;
- A printed model is 125 mm tall, 111 mm wide, 88 mm deep;
- WALL-E can be displayed holding a plant sprouting from the boot, with or without his cockroach friend, Hal or/and featuring cube(s) of garbage;
- The robot comes in three different static poses, each requires a separate set of assembly parts;
- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

- STL files of WALL-E Model for 3D printing which consist of 121 parts;
- 2 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS printers;
- High-poly detailed model of WALL-E;
- Assembly manuals for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA in PDF format;
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura , Simplify3D and Slic3r for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

You can get the model of WALL-E for 3D Printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

Watch the tutorial on how to assemble WALL-E 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like EVE 3D Printing Model, other Cartoons 3D Printing Figurines, as well as other Robot 3D Printing Models.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Bambu Lab, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer software.

Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use, and especially the particular assembly part you are working with. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review, and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.

Note:

You can scale up the model (downscaling for FFF/FDM 3D printers is not recommended!);

All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.

Bambu Lab printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Bambu Studio 1.9.5. Test models were printed on the Bambu Lab A1, Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 S1, Anycubic Kobra 2, and Anycubic Vyper using PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Cura printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Cura 5.8.1 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, Creality Ender 3 Pro with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Simplify3D 5.0.0 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, FLSUN v400, Ender3 S1 with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Slic3r printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

PrusaSlicer printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in PrusaSlicer 2.3.1. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download