Summary
So you have the most awesome galactic spider, but one of its claws breaks. And the Lego universe has moved on so you can't buy a replacement piece. What to do, what to do? A uni-piece replacement claw is one possibility, but a modular claw is another. Modeled with care to achieve compatibility with original legos these pieces are fully interoperable.
One uni-piece claw provides the simplest and most trouble free replacement, but four claw blades are provided for greater mix-and-match variety.
Print Settings
Printer Brand:
MakerBot
Printer:
MakerBot Replicator 2
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.3mm
Infill:
15%
Notes:
These were printed for speed, but there is no real reason they cannot be done at higher resolutions. Some models have in-built support, there is no need for any additional support structure. If you have difficulty with the print adhering to the build plate a raft may be used but should not be necessary.
Post-Printing
Adjusting Fit
Depending on your filament, printer and environment there may be some expansion on the first layer. This is not unique to these models, but their small foot print can contribute to this. Consequently the 'plus' post first layer may be expanded and need slight adjustment.
Some models have in-built supports that should be snapped away.
How I Designed This
Design
Although clearly inspired by the original claw, these are their own and not a replica of the original. The original was used as a reference to guide the overall size and shape, but flourishes were added to fit the developed model.
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