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Early Release: Leopard Gecko!

🕑 Added 2022-08-19 20:01:10 +0000 UTC

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MatMire_Makes

Hm, I haven't heard of any issues with it. Are you using a different filament than usual? Feel free to email me details and pics, and maybe that will help me troubleshoot... help@matmiremakes.com

Jerazmus

Hi there. I keep having an issue with the leopard gecko. The head keeps falling off. Easily. I downloaded the latest model and that one falls off as well. I am at a loss here. Every other model is spectacular.

MatMire_Makes

I totally get it. So, TeachingTech is probably the best all-in-one calibration resources. They have separate tutorial pages for each area of the printer. Some more complex than others, but he's very good at explaining them and includes super-helpful videos. For your case, the E-Steps and Flow sections might be the most helpful, but honestly going through the whole thing is never a bad idea (though time consuming, haha) https://teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html

Pixel Perfect Reptiles

Thank you! Yes, I do find that it happens more in the silks, but those are what I tend to use (they're so pretty)...I end up gluing on the feet and it still works and looks great ;-) Do you have suggestions as to what calibrations I should try? I'm still fairly new to this and haven't done much in the way of the technical side of things ;-)

MatMire_Makes

Hmm... since those links are likely printing solid anyways, infill or wall changes probably won't make any difference. I'll add it to my to-do list to look at thickening those links. I'm not sure how soon I can get to it, so in the meantime I think maybe calibrating e-steps and flow might get you a more consistent results, incase any under-extrusion is making them weaker. Perhaps avoid the more fragile filaments like silks (I realize that may not be practical).

Pixel Perfect Reptiles

I've been having issues with printing the leopard gecko body at 80% (which is a more realistic size, so I prefer it) but the back feet connectors keep breaking, sometimes only one side, sometimes both. Is there something I can change to strengthen this area so this doesn't keep happening?

Brandon Davids

Yes, we have a gargoyle too! Maybe Gargoyle is next!

MatMire_Makes

Thank you!

Melanie and Dave Nevins

This is my first comment, but I have to say that I absolutely LOVE all your designs but the lizards are my favorite. I have a beardie , 2 leopard geckos and 2 crested geckos currently. Thank you so much for these !

Terry House

I also have bearded dragons and love this. Also have crested geckos and gargoyles. Hit hit. Lol

MatMire_Makes

That's awesome! I had a green anole as a kid, and it was so cool to me. Don't have any lizards now, aside from the ones I make. ;)

Nadine Babin

I owned several geckos and bearded dragons (even got a tattoo) and you did a fantastic job not only drawing them in 3D but the gecko articulations are super nimble. I am about to slice the beardie and can't wait to see it done.

Nadine Babin

I am very excited about this model, I saw where you shared in one of my FB groups and bought it immediately (50% off? That was a deal!) then signed up. The "normal" body printed nicely although I had to start over due to 2 pieces getting bumped to the side - it will become a magnet or something like that I also experienced the ball joint base going for a ride somewhere but the brim one printed nicely. All printed at 85%.

Brian Banks

Thanks!!!

MatMire_Makes

Of course! It's actually a Tri-Color. Yousu blue/red/gold

Brian Banks

Love the blue/purple color! Would you mind sharing what filament that is?

Katsu's Dojo 3D

Thanks!

MatMire_Makes

Oops, I just fixed it. Please re-download it. Apologies.

Katsu's Dojo 3D

The "body with custom brim" file also has the head included, but can't be repositioned on the build plate. The attached head also does not have the custom brim like the separate head file. Actually, both body files also include a head.