Collapsing Katana Print-In-Place

6.6K downloads · 4 years ago · **Collapsing Kanata** _Print-in-Place Version_ This version prints-in-place as one part at only 185

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Collapsing Kanata Print-in-Place Version

This version prints-in-place as one part at only 185mm tall but extends to 825mm in total length!

Both the straight and the [curved replaceable blade versions are available to my Thangs Members.

Printing Prints with no supports. When printing with a .4mm nozzle set the line width to .43 so the blades are two shell thick. Before printing a test print can be found here. I have detailed instructions on how to print collapsing swords on my website.

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Son Tzu - Art of War ;)
A lot of fun. Thanks @3dprintingworld!

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Discussions

ThangsDan3 years ago

Son Tzu - Art of War ;) A lot of fun. Thanks @3dprintingworld!

ThangsDan3 years ago

In case it helps anyone, I first printed the test print, which came out without issue. I then used the settings suggested in the description:

0.4mm nozzle
Set the line width to .43
Regular PLA, nothing fancy

My first try failed using vase mode, which caused my printer to spaghetti. I printed without vase mode and it worked great. Still hasn't broken! I love the little emblem on the bottom.

unseenchampion2 years ago

hey i need help on mine because i printed the test model and worked great and now i print this and the blade is all one and not come out in layers

jeller691013 years ago

Im currently printing my second one because i accidentally shattered my first one. Works great though🤣

camden 3D2 years ago

all of the Katanas this guy makes NEVER work on my ender 3 pro

3dprintingworld2 years ago

What are the issues? I know a lot of people have had luck on a Ender. Find the test print and the troubleshooting guide here

dusterstraws2 years ago

Quite disappointing... You ABSOLUTELY need to revise your design.

Tried printing this two different times (with different settings) on my Bambu Lab P1S... After doing the "test" print mind you. Which is hardly a test btw.

Overall, the print was almost a success, minus the fact that the end portion would not release no matter what. I am not new to 3D printing by any means, and if a Bambu Lab printer could not print this, than your model is flawed. Please fix it.

3dprintingworld2 years ago

Sorry to hear that, I know hundreds of people have had success on a P1s maybe thousands. If only the tip stuck, its a good sign that you had bed adhesion issues caused by the nozzle hitting the overhand on the tip. There is a version with a supported tip, that might help with this.

declanmatthewlutz2 years ago

geez, dont lessen to him, keep up the amazing work! :D

unseenchampion2 years ago

i agree but i did shrink mine because i have a tina2s

anotherconfused13 years ago

Printed this twice now and each time it fully prints all the collapsible pieces just fine and they slide out ok but fails at the top of the print on your logo it seems. I ended up stopping the print both times as the nozzle just dug into the hilt lol I'm not sure why that keeps happening but this is a very cool print! I want to try vase mode but haven't yet. Sorry for double comment, I thought I posted this on the wrong print

NewJerseyBR3 years ago

Z hop and z-offset may be your best friend. Ensure first layer is good, also ensure flow is correct.

3dprintingworld2 years ago

Is your printer having issue with the bridging on top, maybe?

williamitreu3 years ago

I have a Dremel 3D45 printer and I printed it but the blade would not come out do you have any recommendations for how to slice it?

NewJerseyBR3 years ago

Use the test print to see if it does work. Adjust the retraction distance as well as the outer wall wipe distance, make sure to adjust your seam so it does not create a blob between layers, make sure your temperature is also adjusted so it doesn't burn or be fragile. The test print is your friend.

acpokemon0493 years ago

I started printing this on my Ender 3 v2 and I had to increase the size by 15% because there was no way i could have a chance at printing it without making it a bit bigger!

dugy583 years ago

i have tried everything in cura . test print is fusing. my flow and esteps are set correctly. ive tried horizontal expansion both ways -0.01 and 0.01 and 0.02 ect. still fusing. any chance to get a copy of someones settings? ty

jjscottypants3 years ago

Try raising or lowering your retraction settings with the test print.

jjscottypants3 years ago

All of the blades expand except the tip of the blade, any tips to get it out? Great print btw!!

3dprintingworld3 years ago

Not sure... could it have gotten loose from the bed during printing. It may be hard to free up if its deep inside.