![]() The flat side of "Yoke.stl" should be closest to the motor.Īlign both "Arm Wing.stl" then insert "Pin Yoke.stl" into the holes in "Arm Wing.stl" as shown. Now slide "Yoke.stl" fully into the bottom side of the base you chose to print as shown. Press "Cam.stl" onto the motor shaft as shown. Slide the motor assembly partially into the motor housing in "Base.stl" as shown such that about 4mm of the motor shaft extends into the yoke cavity (this will allow insertion of "Yoke.stl" later). Thread "Flower.stl" onto "Base.stl" as shown carefully noting the alignment of the rectangular socket of "Flower.stl" with the shorter leaf on "Base With Leaves.stl". Position the remaining "Arm Wing.stl" into position as shown, then secure in place with the remaining "Pin Wing.stl".įinally, press "Head.stl" onto the axle and wings as shown. Position one "Arm Wing.stl" into position as shown, then secure in place with one "Pin Wing.stl". The wing halves should rotate freely on the wing axle. Next, position the left and right halves of "Wings.stl" into position as shown, then slide the axle and tail assembly through both wing halves. Start by pressing "Axle Wings.stl" firmly into "Tail.stl". ![]() I updated the design to include "Container.stl", a container for "Base.stl". I soldered a two six inch lengths of wire to the motor red to the motor "+" terminal, and black to the motor "-" terminal. This model uses one M8 by1 threaded assembly and may require a M8 by 1 tap and/or die to clean the threaded components. I used small jewelers files and plenty of patience to perform this step. Carefully file all edges that contacted the build plate to make absolutely sure that all build plate "ooze" is removed and that all edges are smooth. Depending on the colors you chose and your printer settings, more or less trimming, filing and/or sanding may be required. all parts as necessary for smooth movement of moving surfaces, and tight fit for non moving surfaces. Prior to assembly, test fit and trim, file, sand, etc. I've attached a PDF containing the settings I used for each of the parts. I printed all parts on an Ultimaker 2+ Extended and an Ultimaker 3 Extended. Note there are some fairly small and finely detailed 3D printed parts in the design. "Butterfly, Animated" requires a small gear motor ("DC 6V 30RPM 3mm Shaft Mini Metal Gearwheel Gear Motor GA12-N20"), a variable power supply (1.5 to 6VDC) and wire. ![]() I've also included the file "Parts.pdf" indicating the settings I used for the various parts of "Butterfly, Animated".Īs usual, I probably forgot a file or two or who knows what else, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask as I do make mistakes in plenty.ĭesigned using Autodesk Fusion 360, sliced using Cura 2.6.2, and printed in PLA on an Ultimaker 2+ Extended and a dual extrusion Ultimaker 3 Extended.ġ) Purchase, Print and Prepare the Parts. I've also included the files "Base With Leaves.stl" and "Base Without Leaves.stl" in case you desire leaves or no leaves if you decide to print this model. ![]() I have, however, included the single extrusion "Wings.stl" (the black outline of the wings), and "Wings Infill.stl" (the orange infill for the wings). However, it is fun to see the looks on the faces of those who see it and think, for a moment at least, that the butterfly is real.Īs my goal was to test the limits of the Ultimaker 3 Extended, the file "Wings.3fm" is a dual extrusion file for the wings. Please keep in mind I'm neither a lepidopterist nor a botanist, as this is my simple interpretation of a butterfly on a flower. I recently downloaded and installed both software and firmware updates for the Cura slicer and the Ultimaker 3 Extended printer respectively, so I decided to test the limits of the new features of both, and "Butterfly, Animated" is the result. ![]()
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