Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Afinia/Up-Printable Strandbeest is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" 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 JuliaTruchsess, published on Thingiverse. 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.

Afinia/Up-Printable Strandbeest 3D printable model by JuliaTruchsess

Afinia/Up-Printable Strandbeest

Source: Thingiverse by JuliaTruchsess

The Afinia/Up-Printable Strandbeest is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by JuliaTruchsess. After some tweaking of GolanHertz's original model (converted to STL's by cyclone) I've arrived at a version of this which is assemble-able and reasonably robust. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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718 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-23 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK Category: Toys & Games

Tags: kinetic, sculpture, strandbeest, Theo Jansen

About this model

After some tweaking of GolanHertz's original model (converted to STL's by cyclone) I've arrived at a version of this which is assemble-able and reasonably robust. My motivations were to honor the genius of Theo Jansen and to disprove cyclone's assertion that the model is unprintable :) It's never going to walk very well due to the floppiness of the crankpins (see the last photo) but the mechanism does work, it was a good printing challenge, and the end result is a great sculpture. See the "Instructions" tab for details.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Afinia/Up-Printable Strandbeest is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by JuliaTruchsess.
Who made this model?: Designed by JuliaTruchsess, published on Thingiverse. 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.