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Thanks for stopping by and checking out my designs!

I'm designing a selection of bio-inspired, articulated, and/or cursed models.

My Snap-Flex models incorporate a special joint that allows you to SNAP the segments into place to lock them and SNAP them back out to flex freely. Fantastic for fidgeting and ASMR fun.

If you're willing to give me a bit of feedback, please let me know how you like the models here

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Snap-Flex Friend - Commercial License
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Sell Prints of my models with a Mimetics 3D Commercial License

This tier grants you commercial access to download, print, and sell designs from the Mimetics 3D Snap-Flex Collection.

UNTIL NOVEMBER 30- New subscribers through November will have UNLIMITED access to models that have already been released

AFTER NOVEMBER - Select up to 9 of your favorite premium models each month to download and make your own. But that's not all—our catalog is continuously updated with new releases, at least 3 Premium Models every month. This tier is perfect for those just getting started in the world of articulated fidget toys!

Premium Models Include:

  • Snap-Flex Basilisk Collection
  • Snap-Flex Winter Dragon Friends
  • Spooky Snap-Flex Halloween
  • Pre-Painted 3MF Files

This tier will also grant you access to the Members-Only channels of the Mimetics 3D Discord community where you can chat with other articulated aficionados.

  • Share Printing Tips and Settings
  • Ask Questions about Models
  • Request future Snap-Flex Designs
  • Share photos of your prints
  • And much more

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Snap-Flex Fanatic - Commercial License
$12.60
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Sell Prints of my models with a Mimetics 3D Commercial License

This tier grants you commercial access to download, print, and sell designs from the Mimetics 3D Snap-Flex Collection.

UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 - New subscribers through November will have UNLIMITED access to models that have already been released

AFTER NOVEMBER - Select up to 20 of your favorite premium models each month to download and make your own. But that's not all—our catalog is continuously updated with new releases, at least 3 Premium Models every month. This tier is perfect for those just getting started in the world of articulated fidget toys!

Premium Models Include:

  • Snap-Flex Basilisk Collection
  • Snap-Flex Winter Dragon Friends
  • Spooky Snap-Flex Halloween
  • Pre-Painted 3MF Files

This tier will also grant you access to the Members-Only channels of the Mimetics 3D Discord community where you can chat with other Snap-Flex fanatics!

  • Share Printing Tips and Settings
  • Ask Questions about Models
  • Request future Snap-Flex Designs
  • Share photos of your prints
  • And much more

Model is included in this plan
Available now

30% off
Snap-Flex Frenzy - Commercial Tier
$28.00
/ month
when billed annually

Sell Prints of my models with a Mimetics 3D Commercial License

This tier grants you UNLIMITED commercial access to download, print, and sell designs from the Mimetics 3D Snap-Flex Collection.

Select all of your favorite premium models each month to download and make your own. But that's not all—our catalog is continuously updated with new releases, at least 3 Premium Models every month. This tier is perfect for those just getting started in the world of articulated fidget toys!

Premium Models Include:

  • Snap-Flex Basilisk Collection
  • Snap-Flex Winter Dragon Friends
  • Spooky Snap-Flex Halloween
  • Pre-Painted 3MF Files

This tier will also grant you access to the Members-Only channels of the Mimetics 3D Discord community where you can chat with other Snap-Flex fanatics!

  • Share Printing Tips and Settings
  • Ask Questions about Models
  • Request future Snap-Flex Designs
  • Share photos of your prints
  • And much more
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Sly - Articulated Snake, Snap-Flex TWIST

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Sly - Articulated Snake, Snap-Flex TWIST 3d model
This model is restricted by licensing terms. 

Print-In-Place, No Supports, Articulating Fidget Toy

A twist on the Snap Flex Design

Snap-Flex Twist is a new experiment with an old prototype

Instead of Pushing to Lock and Pulling to Flex like the original Snap-Flex joint (ie. Slick - Articulated Snake), the Snap-Flex Twist swaps those two around: Pull to Lock Push to Flex

This allows for a greater range of motion, and posability while locked in place so you can have more twists and turns in your posed models.

Sly is the 21st creation in a series of Snap-Flex models by Mimetics 3D, and is available for free for a limited time.

I'm still iterating on this Snap-Flex Twist variant, so please let me know how well the SNAP mechanism works for you and what changes you would like to see.

Thanks!

Check out Sly's St. Patricks Day friend, Little Lucky Rubber Ducky

Snap-Flex Collection: This articulated fidget toy integrates the Mimetics 3D "Snap-Flex" joint. This allows the model to both move smoothly, mimicking the fluid motion of living creatures, AND stabilize in a firm pose, providing a premium fidgeting experience.

Each SNAP will resonate as a symphony of satisfaction to your ears, confirming your masterful manipulations.

Snap-Flex TWIST Instructions: To Lock: Pull Body Segments Apart To Unlock: Push Body Segments together

Print Settings: 0.2mm Layer Height 3 Wall Loops 3 Top Shell Layers Good Bed Adhesion Required - Consider using glue stick or a brim

Suggested Material: PLA or PLA+ Note: Silk PLA is too weak to hold up to repeated use of the Snap-Flex joint. Use silks at your own risk

No Supports, Print-In-Place at 100% scale Printing any smaller may disable the Snap-Flex joint.

Printing larger than 100% will make the snap louder AND harder to pop, so be sure to do a shorter test print to make sure it's not TOO hard to snap into place.

These tolerances are TIGHT and you'll likely have to snap each segment a few times before it's loose enough to snap/unsnap easily. I recommend you use regular PLA or PLA+. ABS might be even better, but I haven't tried it yet.

If you print this in resin, please let me know how it turns out. I imagine you would need a more flexible/less stiff resin for it to work appropriately.


75 Likes273 DownloadsMarch 2, 2024


75 Likes273 DownloadsMarch 2, 2024
This model is restricted by licensing terms.