Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Darth 2: a 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet. is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by gzumwalt, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Darth 2: a 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet. 3D printable model by gzumwalt

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Darth 2: a 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet.

Source: MyMiniFactory by gzumwalt

The Darth 2: a 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet. is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by gzumwalt. I designed and 3D printed "Darth 2: A 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet", with a twist, for our grandkids who are Star Wars fans! This animated twisting Darth Vader Helmet. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: ultimaker, DarthVader, Darth, automaton, automata, AutodeskFusion360

About this model

I designed and 3D printed "Darth 2: A 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet", with a twist, for our grandkids who are Star Wars fans! This animated twisting Darth Vader Helmet is constructed from eighteen helmet slices similar to my "A 3D Printed Animated Valentine Heart for My Valentine!" model. This model animates just the head section from my first Darth design. With extra room in each head slice, I was able to simplify this model by adding 3D printed pins as opposed to the metal pins used in the heart design thus saving the metal pin machining and insertion steps during construction. As in the heart design, the motor and gear system in this model is designed to rotate the top slice 180 degrees while holding the bottom slice stationary, then hold the top slice stationary while rotati…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Darth 2: a 3D Printed Animated Darth Vader Helmet. is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by gzumwalt.
Who made this model?: Designed by gzumwalt, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.