R2D2 Surprise Egg
Source: Thingiverse by skylerboy347
The R2D2 Surprise Egg is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by skylerboy347. With Easter coming up, I thought I would work on my extremely limited design skills by making an R2D2 egg. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
With Easter coming up, I thought I would work on my extremely limited design skills by making an R2D2 egg. It is not the most elegant design you will ever find as I am limited by both skill and software, but I was satisfied enough that I thought it was worth sharing. The R2D2 is nearly an exact copy from MrManBLC with only a slight modification to try to help him print better without supports. The egg was made in Tinkercad from scratch, with the exception of the hinge which was borrowed from andyosier. Both objects printed fine for me at 0.2 resolution and 20% infill and with no supports. I have printed both objects at full size and at 70% with no issues. Update 3/16/18 - Added an egg with both sides solid. This is just in case someone wants to make their own cutout and object. Otherwise, …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. R2D2 Surprise Egg is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 skylerboy347.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by skylerboy347, 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.
