Optimus Prime G1 3D Printing Model | Assembly

HISTORY OF THE OPTIMUS PRIME G1

Before the Great War Optimus Prime was known as Orion Pax. His character was quite consistent with this name. His good nature caused the disaster, he trusted Megatron and showed him the powerhouse of the Autobots. Megatron with his militancy treacherously captured him. Orion, his friend Dion, and beloved Ariel were seriously injured and would have died if they had not been rescued by aerobot those arrive from the future. They brought Orion to the workshop of Alfa Trion and he reconstructed Orion in Optimus Prime. So the new leader of the Autobots was born who led their struggle against the Decepticons. During the centuries-old war, Cybertron's energy resources were exhausted to the limit. Optimus put a team together of the most experienced and dedicated fighters-Autobots and went with them on a journey around the universe in search of new sources of energy. However, during the flight they were overtaken by the Decepticons and took the Ark for boarding. The battle began as a result of which the Ark lost control and collapsed to Earth. Optimus Prime and his entire team as well as all the Decepticons who were on board at this time were deactivated and stayed in stasis for 4 million years.

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. 

FDM version features:

- Contain 17 parts. One part of Lock (1_Ge_lock_7S (x26)) you need to print 26 times. One part of Connector (11_GE_Connector_B_B (x2)) you need to print twice;

- Made with locks and connectors;

- Made with platform;

- Made with opening source of power;

- All parts are divided in such way that you will print them with the smallest amount of supports.

SLS/SLA version features:

- Same as FDM but smaller and made in 2 variants.

All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

Note: Before starting 3D printing the model, read the Printing Details for CURA 3.1.0. Software.

There are 17 parts for FFF/FDM version and 2 parts for SLS/SLA version.

Scale: His tall in life is 9144 mm. Model made as 1/30 scale in FDM version and 1/60 in SLS/SLA version.

FDM version dimensions:

After being printed will stand - 326 mm tall, 316 mm wide, 216 mm deep;

SLS/SLA version dimensions:

After being printed will stand - 163 mm tall, 158 mm wide, 108 mm deep;

- Has only 1 detail in each variant, to keep printing costs down.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

- STL files of Optimus Prime for 3D printing which consist of 19 parts;

- 2 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and SLS/SLA;

- Removable part of platform in FDM version;

- Made with locks and connectors for good fixing in FDM version;

- High-poly detailed model of Optimus Prime;

- Detailed settings that we provide for Cura 3.1.0. for the best print;

- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

Watch the tutorial video on how to assemble Optimus Prime 3D Printing Miniature at Gambody YouTube channel.  

You can get Model of Optimus Prime for 3D Printing right now! 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.

Also, you may like another Transformers 3D models.

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On 30.01.2018 the model files for Version 1 (FDM/FFF 3D printers) have been optimized.

Here is the list of updated files:

* 4_head_1.STL
* 4_head_2.STL
* 6_Shoulder_R.STL
* 7_arm_L.STL
* 7_axe_1.STL
* 7_axe_2.STL
* 8_Shoulder_L.STL

STL files are already available for purchase and download in “Source files” tab for Version 1 (FDM/FFF 3D printers).

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This model was tested in Cura 3.1.0. and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material. Printing Details for the Simplify3D software provided by Nicolas Dafnis are also available for download by clicking here!

Recommendations:
1. For all parts of Locks you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.
2. All parts of connectors should be printed at 100% infill.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Quality

Layer Height: 0.1 mm
Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Slicing Tolerance: Middle
Line Width: 0.4 mm
Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mm
   Support Line Width: 0.4 mm
 Initial Layer Line Width: 100%

Shell 

Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
Wall Line Count: 2
Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mm
Top Surface Skin Layers: 0
Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm 
      Top Layers: 8
    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
      Bottom Layers: 8
Top/Bottom Pattern: Lines
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer: Lines
Top/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check
Fill Gaps Between Walls: Everywhere
Filter Out Tiny Gaps: Check
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Initial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Z Seam Alignment: Sharpest Corner
Seam Corner Preference: Hide Seam
Ignore Small Z Gaps: Check
Extra Skin Wall Count: 1

Infill 

Infill Density: 20% (all parts of the connectors should be printed at 100% infill)
Infill Line Distance: 4.0 mm
Infill Pattern: Grid
Infill Line Directions: [ ]
Infill X Offset: 0 mm
Infill Y Offset: 0 mm
Infill Overlap Percentage: 10%
    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mm
Skin Overlap Percentage: 5%
    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mm
Infill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mm
Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Gradual Infill Steps: 0
Infill Before Walls: Check
Minimum Infill Area: 0 mm2
Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚
    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0

Material 

Enable Retraction: Check
Retraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3 
Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mm
Maximum Retraction Count: 90
Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s
    Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s
    Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/s 

Speed 

Print Speed: 45 mm/s
    Infill Speed: 50 mm/s
    Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s
    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/s
    Support Speed: 45 mm/s
      Support Infill Speed: 45 mm/s
Travel Speed: 80 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 15 mm/s

    Initial Layer Print Speed: 15 mm/s
    Initial Layer Travel Speed: 26.6667 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed: 15 mm/s
Maximum Z Speed: 0 mm/s
Number of Slower Layers: 2

Travel 

Combing Mode: All
Avoid Printed Parts when Traveling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mm 
Cooling 
Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
    Regular Fan Speed: 100%
    Maximum Fan Speed: 100% 
Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Initial Fan Speed: 0%
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm
    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2 
Minimum Layer Time: 5 s
Minimum Speed: 10 mm/s

Support 

Generate Support: Check
Support Placement: Everywhere
Support Overhang Angle: 60°
Support Pattern: Zig Zag
Connect Support ZigZags: Check
Support Density: 15 %
    Support Line Distance: 1.3333 mm
Support Z Distance: 0.3 mm
    Support Top Distance: 0.3 mm
    Support Bottom Distance: 0.3 mm
Support X/Y Distance: 0.7 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Minimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.2 mm
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mm
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Support Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Use Towers: Check
Tower Diameter: 3.0 mm
Minimum Diameter: 3.0 mm
Tower Roof Angle: 65° 

Build Plate Adhesion 

Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of locks use "Skirt")
Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mm
Brim Width: 8.0 mm
    Brim Line Count: 18 
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes 

Union Overlapping Volumes: Check
Maximum Resolution: 0.01 mm
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

Special Modes

Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.