Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, More Realistic Ball-Joint Articulated Octopus 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 LeijaOP, 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.

More Realistic Ball-Joint Articulated Octopus

Source: Thingiverse by LeijaOP

The More Realistic Ball-Joint Articulated Octopus is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by LeijaOP. Hello guys! I just printed this awesome model, My settings I used was: Layer height 1.0 Speed 50 mm/s Supports Yes 1mm so I could have a lot of details (also used 2 dense support. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: More, Realistic, Ball-Joint, Articulated, Octopus

About this model

Hello guys! I just printed this awesome model, My settings I used was: Layer height 1.0 Speed 50 mm/s Supports Yes 1mm so I could have a lot of details (also used 2 dense support layers), No brim, Just skirt. Infill: MultiProcesses most of it is 5% but there are some parts with 35% Even 50% at the top, NOTE: IF YOU ARE GOING TO PRINT FROM THE FACTORY FILE I UPLOAD, YOU DONT NEED TO RESIZE NOTHING IN ANY WAY IN CASE YOU ARE NOT USING THE FACTORY FILE FOLLOW THIS RECOMMENDATION: I had to resize it to 130%, But BEWARE, if you use the realistic tentacles and you scale it at the same % they will be so loose, that they wil fall.. For the legs I used 140% But Im going to post the settings in case you want to do the same size. Tentacles: For the base of the head where the tentacles attach I used 3…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. More Realistic Ball-Joint Articulated Octopus 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 LeijaOP.
Who made this model?: Designed by LeijaOP, 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.