Bacteriophage T4
Source: Thingiverse by erik_wrenholt
The Bacteriophage T4 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by erik_wrenholt. I was inspired by T2 Bacteriophage by 1radboy. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I was inspired by T2 Bacteriophage by 1radboy. I had trouble printing his design because it had rounded legs, so I made my own version in OpenSCAD. ( It also uses the Icosahedron OpenSCAD code from Adam Anderson (blepfo) ( You can customize the number of legs, and the leg diameter in Customizer. I've printed in at both 100% and 150% size in PLA without supports with .25 and .2 layer height respectively. Watching the legs print was stressful, but they did stick and print. Avoid printing it with smaller layer heights because that may lead to PLA curling. On the Ender 3 I'm able to print it by enabling z-hop at a super-tiny 50% size! Bed Adhesion: I've had success using the ender build plate, and blue painter's tape. If you have trouble with a leg not sticking, you can either use a brim or en…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Bacteriophage T4 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 erik_wrenholt.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by erik_wrenholt, 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.
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