Bukobot Fly - 1 piece printable glider that flies!
Source: Thingiverse by deezmaker
The Bukobot Fly - 1 piece printable glider that flies! is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by deezmaker. The Bukobot Fly was originally made to test out some features of my Bukobot 3D printer prototype and experiment with thin layers. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Bukobot Fly was originally made to test out some features of my Bukobot 3D printer prototype and experiment with thin layers. Then I got curious to see if I can actually make it fly..and I did! First 3D printable hand glider? Not sure if it's the first flying 3D printable mini airplane, but I couldn't find one anywhere that was small enough to fit on 8x8 platform and didn't require motors. The Bukobot Fly has a 9" wingspan and 0.4mm thick wings. VERY CHALLENGING PRINT!!! This might be a tough print to do. It took me a few tries to get a decent first layer for the wings because the crappy PLA I had was very inconsistant in thickness... But if your platform is level and your material is good, it should work. Layer height should be set to about 0.1mm with a very flat platform and I recomm…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Bukobot Fly - 1 piece printable glider that flies! 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 deezmaker.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by deezmaker, 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.