K9 Mark II Doctor Who STL Files for 3D Printing | Assembly Model

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The legendary K9 Mark 2 returns—a steadfast robotic ally from the Doctor Who universe. Designed as a fusion of intelligence and tactical precision, this cybernetic canine has assisted the Doctor in countless adventures, navigating the vast corridors of the TARDIS, analyzing alien technology, and taking on formidable enemies like the Daleks. With his razor-sharp logic and unwavering loyalty, K9 remains an enduring icon of science fiction, beloved by generations of fans.

Now, this iconic TV character, brought to life by a talented Gambody contributing 3D artist, is ready to take shape on your 3D printer. This intricately crafted model embodies every detail of K9’s futuristic design, from his extendable antenna and retractable sensor to his distinctive mechanical aesthetic. Available as high-quality STL files for precise 3D printing, this model is a must-have for collectors and dedicated Whovians alike.

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

K9 Mark II for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 209 hours in total. The 3D print's anatomy and proportions were thoroughly reviewed during the moderation process for the character.

Our team chose to cut the 3D printing design to minimise the amount of generated support, and some of the parts were hollowed out so that you could save resin in the Eco version. In order to conceal the places where the assembly parts of the 3D printable model are connected, Doctor Who K9 Mark 2 was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the 1.0 FFF/FDM version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model's file you will also receive "Assembly Manual" for 1.0 FFF/FDM, 1.0 Life Size FFF/FDM and 1.0 DLP/SLA versions in PDF format. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and "Assembly Manual" before getting down to K9 Mark 2 from Doctor Who.

The design 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 scale of the 3D print model was calculated from the height of K9 Mark 2. The 3D printer design’s chosen scales are 1/1 for the Life Size FFF/FDM version, 1/4 for the 1.0 FFF/FDM version and 1/8 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Life Size FFF/FDM version’s features:

• Contains 81 parts;
• A printed version is 769 mm tall, 497 mm wide, and 1117 mm deep;
• Internal movable wheels;
• Functional push buttons;
• Two screen options: blank and with the Doctor;
• Articulated tail;
• Retractable sensor;
• Extendable antenna;
• Movable ears;
• Two circuit board options;
• Folding tail;
• Wheel treads can be printed with flexible filament;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

1.0 FFF/FDM version’s features:

• Contains 34 parts;
• A printed version is 241 mm tall, 120 mm wide, and 125 mm deep;
• Internal movable wheels;
• Functional push buttons;
• Two screen options: blank and with the Doctor;
• Articulated tail;
• Retractable sensor;
• Extendable antenna;
• Movable ears;
• Two circuit board options;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

1.0 DLP/SLA version’s features:

• Contains 21 parts;
• Internal movable wheels
• Functional push buttons
• Articulated tail
• Retractable sensor
• Extendable antenna
• Movable ears
• Two circuit board options
• A printed version is 120 mm tall, 6 mm wide, and 63 mm deep;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

You can get the STL files of K9 Mark II 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 the 3D printed K9 Mark II model from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Doctor Who 3D printer designs.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Bambu Studio, 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 1.9.1. 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 5.2.1 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