Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Butterfly, Animated is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" 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 gzumwalt, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

Butterfly, Animated 3D printable model by gzumwalt

Butterfly, Animated

Source: MyMiniFactory by gzumwalt

The Butterfly, Animated is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by gzumwalt. I recently downloaded and installed both software and firmware updates for the Cura slicer and the Ultimaker 3 Extended printer respectively, so I decided to test the limits of. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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144 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-10-17 License: DOWNLOAD-SHARE-MAINTAIN-LICENSE-CREDIT-REMIX-NONCOMMERCIAL · non-commercial

Tags: butterfly, animated, automata

About this model

I recently downloaded and installed both software and firmware updates for the Cura slicer and the Ultimaker 3 Extended printer respectively, so I decided to test the limits of the new features of both, and "Butterfly, Animated" is the result. Please keep in mind I'm neither a lepidopterist nor a botanist, as this is my simple interpretation of a butterfly on a flower. However, it is fun to see the looks on the faces of those who see it and think, for a moment at least, that the butterfly is real. As my goal was to test the limits of the Ultimaker 3 Extended, the file "Wings.3fm" is a dual extrusion file for the wings. I have, however, included the single extrusion "Wings.stl" (the black outline of the wings), and "Wings Infill.stl" (the orange infill for the wings). I've also included the…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Butterfly, Animated 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 gzumwalt.
Who made this model?: Designed by gzumwalt, 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.