Dragon Scale Slider: Hidden-Seam Haptic Fidget
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Hidden Seam Scaled Slider: A print-in-place haptic fidget. 8 sliding segments disguised by a seamless scale texture.
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- Printables
- Category
- Other Toys & Games
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
While many sliding fidgets that you see around lately show their mechanical seams clearly, this model was engineered to hide them. At rest, it appears to be a solid, textured cylinder covered in organic scales. Try pick it up and the 8 vertical segments glide independently, allowing for a satisfying, tactile "shuffling" motion.
How it Works
The cylinder is divided into eight "pie slice" sections. Internal tracks and tabs keep the pieces locked together while allowing them to slide vertically against their neighbors. The overlapping scale pattern on the exterior is strategically designed to mask these vertical cuts, making the seams nearly invisible when the sections are aligned.
Features
Print-in-Place: No assembly required. The internal tracks and tabs print fully engaged.
Support-Free: Optimized geometry allows for clean printing without any messy internal supports.
Haptic Texture: The dragon-scale exterior provides a secondary sensory experience beyond the sliding motion.
Printing Recommendations
Scaling: For the best results and smoother movement, scaling to 130% or larger is highly recommended.
Tolerance: At 100%, this model requires a well-calibrated printer with precise flow control to ensure the internal gaps don't fuse.
Layer Height: 0.2mm works well, but 0.15mm will make the scale textures pop and improve the sliding feel.
Material: Works great in standard PLA, but "Silk" or "Dual-Color" filaments look incredible on the scale surfaces.