3PO build - Printable Version

3PO build - Printable Version

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3PO build - Conqueror_Worm - 03-23-2019

I've been seeing some really nice 3D printed droids in the C-3PO builders Facebook group, and I've decided that I need to get in on this. The models by Jesse_M seem to be the most popular, so thats what I'll be using. My printer is a CR-10, and I used CC3D PLA Silk Gold filament. Model was sliced into 0.2mm layers using Cura.
I just finished printing the head! Each of the halves took around 2 days to print, and it took about 1 day to print all the greebles.
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The assembly:
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Some pictures of the printing chaos:
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Unfortunately, it doesn't fit my head. I think if I scaled it up about 5% and reprinted it, I could wear it. I think I could get away with making it a little bigger, it looks pretty small next to the other buckets:
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RE: 3PO build - savagecreature - 03-26-2019

how cool!!! Thanks for posting. C3P-0 is the reason this whole forum started. It's awesome to see him 'back home'

RE: 3PO build - Conqueror_Worm - 04-06-2019

A little progress to share-
Torso V2 model by Jesse (scaled to 105%), Hatchbox PLA, 0.3mm layer height, 35 hours print time.
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Left Arm model by Jesse (scaled to 105%), Hand model by Gordon Tarpley, Hatchbox PETG, 0.2mm Layer height
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First eye prototype, LEDs are too yellow, and maybe a little too bright.
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RE: 3PO build - savagecreature - 04-07-2019

So awesome!!!!

RE: 3PO build - Conqueror_Worm - 04-24-2019

I am getting very excited, I never thought I would have a 3PO, let alone BE a 3PO! I think the last time i attempted to build one, I was in 4th grade, and I used cardboard boxes, cans, and paper mache. I wonder if there are any pictures of that abomination...

A quick test fit (this is going to be a very warm costume)-
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I've been experimenting with the eyes, but I haven't found a configuration I like yet. In the above image, both eyes have yellow LEDs, but one eye has a white backing, and the other has a black backing I bought some warm white LEDs, and they really help tone down the orange color, but now the eyes seem to have a green tint.
Warm white LEDs with gold backing:
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This is pretty much the current state:
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My girlfriend commented that the apartment is starting to look like a sandcrawler. That's a compliment, right?

RE: 3PO build - savagecreature - 04-24-2019

are you excited?! I certainly am! This is looking really nice! this is the one thing that I think I would actually use a large format printer for.

I like the first set of eyes. looks more like what I remember. but of course you should go with whatever you're happy with.

RE: 3PO build - kresty - 04-24-2019

That's looking really cool! Very impressed.

RE: 3PO build - Conqueror_Worm - 04-24-2019

Thanks guys!
After looking at screen shots, I think I actually need light orange, very dim lights, and probably a black backing. It also looks like the lights might be near the center, and point out.
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My current design:
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RE: 3PO build - Conqueror_Worm - 04-25-2019

My 3D printed antenna is extremely fragile, so I decided to try making one out of brass tubing and washers. It worked much better than I was expecting! The process was pretty simple, mostly just soldering and sanding/polishing.
The hardest part was drilling the ID of the washers to the correct size. I ended up soldering a stack of washers together (super glue wasn't strong enough), placing the stack inside the drill press chuck, and very slowly bringing the chuck down over a stationary drill bit. Once the ID was correct, I melted the solder and separated them.
Many washers died to bring us this information.
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RE: 3PO build - kresty - 04-25-2019

Wow, that looks great!