ProtoTank 3D printable model by Timi Clark
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ProtoTank

Source: MyMiniFactory by Timi Clark

The ProtoTank is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Timi Clark. A bolt together modular tank style robotics platform! I use this with my students. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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323 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-09-22 License: DOWNLOAD-SHARE-MAINTAIN-LICENSE-CREDIT-REMIX-NONCOMMERCIAL · non-commercial 2 makes

About this model

A bolt together modular tank style robotics platform! I use this with my students. They get the base kit, then they customise. I have run these with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Intel Galileo, both in autonomous and controlled drone mode. These tanks are very versatile and it is easy to create bolt on accessory holders as you need. I will post the accessories I have created here from time to time. Instructions THERE ARE SOME BASIC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE IMAGE GALLERY. YOU NEED TO VEIW THEM IN FULL SCREEN. BASE TANK PRINT: 2 x Track Inner Frames 2 x Track Outer Frames 1 x Base Fram 1 x Upper Frame (You can do more of these) 2 x Cog PRINTING TRACKS: Different printers and different filaments produce different results, so I have uploaded a range of tracks with different pin holes. Essentia…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. ProtoTank is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Timi Clark.
Who made this model?
Designed by Timi Clark, published on MyMiniFactory. 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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