MWO King Crab 3D Printing Model | Assembly + Active

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

MWO King Crab 3D Printing Model is inspired by the video game Mech. Featuring crab-like arms, the Mech is capable of stripping the armor off of any Mech. King Crab is considered one of the best close-range MechWarriors. His only disadvantage is that it cannot hold too much ammo and it easily becomes vulnerable to the enemy attacks when left without firepower.

The 3D printing model features the Auto-cannon on each of its arms. The claw-shaped actuators make reference to the real crab’s pinchers. 

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

MWO King Crab for 3D printing is an active assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 30 hours in total. 

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible and to minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, the King Crab model was divided into many assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the FFF/FDM versions are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order 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. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly video” before getting down to the King Crab model.

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 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:60 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:100 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 2.1 version features:
- Contains 32 parts;
- A printed model stands 250 mm tall, 211 mm wide, 180 mm deep;
- Fully articulated model;
- Completely reworked joints;
- Can be upgraded with weapons from the Guns Pack;
- The number of required printed copies of a part is indicated in the file's name - e.g. "28_Joint_ball_v1_x5.stl" needs to be printed 5 times;
- 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 14 parts;
- A printed model stands 150 mm tall, 106 mm wide, 90 mm deep;
- Fully articulated model;
- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

FFF/FDM 2.0 version features:
- Contains 32 parts;
- Features outdated joints;
- A printed model stands 250 mm tall, 211 mm wide, 180 mm deep;
- Fully articulated model;
- Can be upgraded with weapons from the Guns Pack;
- The number of required printed copies of a part is indicated in the file's name - e.g. connector "7_Ge_Connector_A_A_x2" needs to be printed 2 times.

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:
- The original version of MWO King Crab released in 2017;
- The scale of the model is indeterminate;
- Features outdated joints.

You can get the model of MWO King Crab 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 video on how to assemble the FFF/FDM 2.0 version of King Crab MWO 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel. 

Also, you can get perfect Guns Pack for the FDM version of the mech.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, 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.

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