twisted scoping toy

A silly little toy that expands like a telescope, twisting while it opens.

Print instructions

• These STLs are all rendered to print at 0.2mm layer height, including the first layer so 0.2 mm layer height is best.
• I print with PLA. I've had some success with PLA/PHA but plain old PLA works better.
• First layer calibration is important--if you print too close to the bed the bottom layer will be solid.
• Supports are not needed.
• I recommend doing a test print tiny one first.
• Don't over-extrude.
• Do **NOT** over-extrude.

Versions

Regular

filename: twisted_scoping_toy.stl

radius: 60 mm

height: 70.5 mm

six pieces/rings

print time: 9h 30m

weight: 101 grams

Tiny

Print this one first to make sure your settings are good.

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_tiny.stl

radius: 16 mm (not including lip)

height: 31.2 mm

three pieces

print time: 1h 30m

weight: 15 grams

Small

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_small.stl

radius: 18 mm

height: 56.3 mm

four pieces

print time: 3h 15m

weight: 33 grams

Taller

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_taller.stl

radius: 18 mm

height: 56.3 mm

four pieces

print time: 15h

weight: 162 grams

120 twist

This one has a tighter twist to it.

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_120_twist.stl

radius: 30 mm

height: 70.5 mm

six pieces

print time: 9h 30m

weight: 102 grams

Larger

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_taller.stl

radius: 50 mm

height: 121 mm

11 pieces

print time: 1d 19h 30m

weight: 500 grams

Ludicrous

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_ludicrous.stl

radius: 60 mm

height: 143.1 mm

12 pieces

print time: 2d 22h 30m

weight: 800 grams

Obscene

filename: twisted_scoping_toy_ludicrous.stl

radius: 75 mm

height: 181.5 mm

16 pieces

print time: 6d

weight: 1600 grams!