Open Source Action Figure with 70 Points of Articulation (aka Dexter)
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About this print
Dexter is an open-source action figure with 70 points of articulation, designed to be highly poseable. Built from multiple printed components, the figure is intended for play and customisation, with the open design allowing alternative heads and parts to be made and swapped in. It suits hobbyists and collectors who want a fully jointed, customisable figure. PLA works well for the rigid structural parts, giving the joints enough stiffness to hold poses without deforming over time.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By jasonwelsh on Thingiverse · CC-BY
Ever wanted an action figure with so many articulation points that it made all other action figures crawl back into their cardstock container?
Well I present the open source action figure!
This model offers hours of fun to assemble with your son or daughter. Imagine the parent that could print out an action figure, you would be a kids hero!!
I made him pretty universal so he could be painted easy enough to be anyone. The head is joined so that maybe other heads could be made in the future..
The whole thing is held together with a little super glue and PLA spikes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNxYHWpYko
I have included the obj incase you wanted to mod him and I also made some breakdowns in stl format for you see how the joints are assembled.
Dont let the picture fool you he stands 18 inches tall! Which somehow allows the wife to label it a doll because of that fact. I have to quickly correct her with Âaction figure¦ uggg.... anyway.
I hope you enjoy the build.
Also I have included some of the techniques I use to create meshes in Blender and Zbrush
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX5XdYoWPj0&list=PL9MUC-YxhJ6BylZ6HQJKZ-8Cs10Ny6Vrs&index=21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZaE5NMwXJM&list=PL9MUC-YxhJ6BylZ6HQJKZ-8Cs10Ny6Vrs&index=22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO-QQMQcokA&list=PL9MUC-YxhJ6BylZ6HQJKZ-8Cs10Ny6Vrs&index=23
Video regarding joint friction and surface blending tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWDg5vWd2m8
Revision update 1.1
Added 4 sets of hands that are in a static pose.
Print - Cut away Island and support and mount to pivot via glue.
Support is needed on the hands.
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Open Source Action Figure with 70 Points of Articulation (aka Dexter)
For Open Source Action Figure with 70 Points of Articulation (aka Dexter) we would normally reach for PLA, or resin for the finest detail — PLA captures detail cheaply, and resin is an option where the very finest features matter. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 138,399 |
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| Likes at source | 16,564 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | jasonwelsh |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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