Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, BB-8 remix with dummy internals is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" 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 petropixel, published on Thingiverse. 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.

BB-8 remix with dummy internals 3D printable model by petropixel

BB-8 remix with dummy internals

Source: Thingiverse by petropixel

The BB-8 remix with dummy internals is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by petropixel. I was as excited as anyone when I found out they built practical, working BB-8s for the new Star Wars, but I'm not really "$150 toy" excited, and I can't really even justify. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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905 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-22 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 2 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: BB-8, remix, with, dummy, internals

About this model

I was as excited as anyone when I found out they built practical, working BB-8s for the new Star Wars, but I'm not really "$150 toy" excited, and I can't really even justify spending $50 on a used Sphero to cut open, so I decided to build upon the work that's already been done here on Thingiverse. My goal was to build a BB-8 using only printed and hardware store parts that could roll along the floor and keep it's head upright, and spoiler alert: it finally works! I made some initial modifications to the existing parts, adding holes for 1.75mm filament in the ball halves so it could snapped open and closed (repeatedly) and in the head to make antennas. The hardware store parts are 19mm ceramic disc magnets (same as the ones for Google Cardboard, left over from that build), 9 7/16" ball bear…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. BB-8 remix with dummy internals 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 petropixel.
Who made this model?: Designed by petropixel, 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.