**Please read below for information about slicer settings and update log!**

A huge thank you to the M3D Aetas Members for the countless hours of printing and feedback to help make this design come together!

Fantastic Vending Machine is a fully 3d printed surprise capsule machine. This design will see continued improvement and enhancement over time with upgrades such as printable capsules, larger capacity and a token system!

At 100% scale it can use 2” capsules and at 80% scale can use 1.5” capsules. I’ll include links of where you can acquire them down below.
I’ve just about finished the assembly video and I’ll be posting that to YouTube later this evening.

I can’t wait to start seeing everyone’s prints and I really hope you all enjoy the design! My 8 and 13 year olds have both staked claims to multiple of the ones I’ve printed as they just like playing with them! 😂

**Print settings for Hopper Front Screen:**

- Wall Loops: 3
- Top Layers: 0
- Bottom Layers: 0
- Infill Pattern: Honeycomb
- Infill Density: 3%
- Infill Direction: 30

**Print settings for all other files:**

- Use auto supports on Hopper, Tumbler and Tumbler Handle
- 3 Walls, 15% Gyroid

Surprise Capsules:
- Colored Capsules 2” - [https://amzn.to/4deJmqs](https://amzn.to/4deJmqs)
- Clear Capsules 2” - [https://amzn.to/4jVeqyj](https://amzn.to/4jVeqyj)
- Colored Capsules 1.26” - [https://amzn.to/456i97m](https://amzn.to/456i97m)
- Clear Capsules 1” - [https://amzn.to/42Tcv7i](https://amzn.to/42Tcv7i)

Update 06/28:
- Hopper Plug r2 
- Base Bottom r2 (with ramp)
- Add-on Base Bottom Ramp (existing prints)

M3D - Fantastic Vending Machine

Hopper-Front-Screen_standard.stl

FVM-BaseBack_R3.stl

FVM-BaseFront_R3.stl

FVM-BaseFront_r3.stl

FVM-BaseSides_R3.stl

FVM-Hopper-Frame_flush_standard.stl

FVM-Hopper-Plug_R2.stl

FVM-Hopper.stl

FVM-Tumbler-Handle.stl

FVM-Tumbler-Nubs_R3.stl

FVM-Tumbler-Plug_R2.stl

FVM-Tumbler-Rings.stl

FVM-Tumbler.stl

FVM_Base_Bottom_R2.stl

FVM-Hopper-Lid-Bezel.stl

Hopper-Screen_honeycomb.stl

**Print-In-Place, No Supports, Articulating Fidget Toy**
**Subscribe To the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true) for rights to sell prints of your cool new friend.**
    
**Check out the latest Mimetics3D Model, [Little Lucky Rubber Ducky](https://than.gs/m/1024753)**

_A little snek who slithers so 
surveys the scene and says that though
the seasons slip swiftly away 
some other things are here to stay._ 


Slick the Snek is super excited to slip into the Snap-Flex collection.  

Slick was originally going to be showing off the new **Snap-Flex Twist** experimental joint, but his buddy **[Sly - Articulated Snake](https://than.gs/m/1025111)** is doing that instead

Slick is the 20th creation in a series of Snap-Flex models by Mimetics 3D, and is available for free for a limited time.

 
**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 Instructions:**
To Lock: Push Body Segments together
To Unlock: Pull Body Segments Apart
 
**Tolerance:**
To accommodate different printer settings and filaments, I’m uploading 3 different tolerance levels of this model to ensure that you get the best fitting, most satisfying “SNAP” with each of your prints.

This is the **Tight** tolerance model.  For the other tolerances, please check out the other versions of the model below:

**Tight Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018173
**Medium Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018181
**Loose Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018185

Please try out each to see what works best for you, and let me know which version you prefer!

Make sure to revisit frequently for more thrilling Snap-Flex models to come. I'm eager to hear your feedback and collaborate on refining this model going forward.

This model is for personal use only. If you're interested in selling physical prints of this model, please subscribe to the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true)

This mini little monster is excited to bring a bit more love into your life

**Other Models:**
For another articulated Valentine's friend, check out this little Heart Axolotl:

**Tight Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994472
**Medium Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994480
**Loose Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994484

**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.


Slick - Articulated Snake Snap-Flex Fidget (Tight Joints)

Slick_articulatedSnake_Tight.stl

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

Looking to hang out with your gnomies on St. Patricks Day?

This St Patty's Flexi Gnome is getting some stretching in to prepare for the celebrations.


He has 2 separate poses.  He can:
- Sit in a split-leg position
- Stand straight up on 2 legs


While waiting on some test prints of more complicated Snap-Flex designs, I started playing around with simpler flexis for sculpting practice.  I realized that there are other ways to make fun posable models, and that not ALL of my models need to be Snap-Flex designs.

**Check out some other simple flexis here:**

**Flexi Pug - Articulated Dog, Style #1: https://than.gs/m/1027312
Flexi Pug - Articulated Dog, Style #2: https://than.gs/m/1027678
Flexi Pug - Articulated Dog, Style #3: https://than.gs/m/1027452**

Additionally, check out another St. Patrick's Day design:
**Little Lucky Rubber Ducky, a St. Patty's Leprechaun Duck - https://than.gs/m/1024753**

Models like this give me an opportunity to continue building my skillset and releasing models while I wait for my printers to finish prototypes of more complex designs.


Please be sure to check out my other articulated dragon and articulated snake designs.

**Subscribe To the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true) for rights to sell prints of your cool new friend.**

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


St Patty's Flexi Gnome - Articulated Fidget Toy

StPatricks_StPattysGnome.stl

**Print-In-Place, No Supports, Articulating Fidget Toy**
**Subscribe To the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true) for rights to sell prints of your cool new friend.**
   
**Check out the latest Mimetics3D Model, [Little Lucky Rubber Ducky](https://than.gs/m/1024753)**

_A little snek who slithers so 
surveys the scene and says that though
the seasons slip swiftly away 
some other things are here to stay._ 
 

Slick the Snek is super excited to slip into the Snap-Flex collection.  

Slick was originally going to be showing off the new **Snap-Flex Twist** experimental joint, but his buddy **[Sly - Articulated Snake](https://than.gs/m/1025111)** is doing that instead.

Slick is the 20th creation in a series of Snap-Flex models by Mimetics 3D, and is available for free for a limited time.

 
**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 Instructions:**
To Lock: Push Body Segments together
To Unlock: Pull Body Segments Apart
 
**Tolerance:**
To accommodate different printer settings and filaments, I’m uploading 3 different tolerance levels of this model to ensure that you get the best fitting, most satisfying “SNAP” with each of your prints.

This is the **Loose** tolerance model.  For the other tolerances, please check out the other versions of the model below:

**Tight Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018173
**Medium Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018181
**Loose Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018185

Please try out each to see what works best for you, and let me know which version you prefer!

Make sure to revisit frequently for more thrilling Snap-Flex models to come. I'm eager to hear your feedback and collaborate on refining this model going forward.

This model is for personal use only. If you're interested in selling physical prints of this model, please subscribe to the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true)

This mini little monster is excited to bring a bit more love into your life

**Other Models:**
For another articulated Valentine's friend, check out this little Heart Axolotl:

**Tight Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994472
**Medium Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994480
**Loose Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994484

**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.


Slick - Articulated Snake Snap-Flex Fidget (Loose Joints)

Slick_articulatedSnake_Loose.stl

**Print-In-Place, No Supports, Articulating Fidget Toy**
**Subscribe To the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true) for rights to sell prints of your cool new friend.**
 
 
**Check out the latest Mimetics3D Model, [Little Lucky Rubber Ducky](https://than.gs/m/1024753)**  

_A little snek who slithers so 
surveys the scene and says that though
the seasons slip swiftly away 
some other things are here to stay._ 


Slick the Snek is super excited to slip into the Snap-Flex collection.  

Slick was originally going to be showing off the new **Snap-Flex Twist** experimental joint, but his buddy **[Sly - Articulated Snake](https://than.gs/m/1025111)** is doing that instead

Slick is the 20th creation in a series of Snap-Flex models by Mimetics 3D, and is available for free for a limited time.

 
**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 Instructions:**
To Lock: Push Body Segments together
To Unlock: Pull Body Segments Apart
 
**Tolerance:**
To accommodate different printer settings and filaments, I’m uploading 3 different tolerance levels of this model to ensure that you get the best fitting, most satisfying “SNAP” with each of your prints.

This is the **Medium** tolerance model.  For the other tolerances, please check out the other versions of the model below:

**Tight Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018173
**Medium Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018181
**Loose Tolerance Slick, Articulated Snake:**
https://than.gs/m/1018185

Please try out each to see what works best for you, and let me know which version you prefer!

Make sure to revisit frequently for more thrilling Snap-Flex models to come. I'm eager to hear your feedback and collaborate on refining this model going forward.

This model is for personal use only. If you're interested in selling physical prints of this model, please subscribe to the [Mimetics 3D Commercial Tier on Thangs.](https://than.gs/u/934587?plans=true)

This mini little monster is excited to bring a bit more love into your life

**Other Models:**
For another articulated Valentine's friend, check out this little Heart Axolotl:

**Tight Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994472
**Medium Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994480
**Loose Tolerance Alotl Love:**
https://than.gs/m/994484

**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.


Slick - Articulated Snake Snap-Flex Fidget (Medium Joints)

Slick_articulatedSnake_Medium.stl

A set of 4 stacking cups. Made with kids learning in mind, easily held with two hands and can be poured out of either side. There are two spouts- one wide and one narrow to experiment with. 

Filaments used- Polymaker Polylite PLA Pro in Polymaker Teal and Light Yellow

Original design by David/SidelineReview

Stacking Water Play Cups

Cup 4.STL

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