Mobile Exo-Suit

Printe the files inside MobileExoSuit.zip:
Start with:
- ToleranceTest.stl
You can check if your printer can handle and if it´s well calibrated before committing to the whole print.

Print in black:
- Armor.stl

The rest in gold:
- Body-v2.stl
- Arms-v2.stl
- Legs-v2.stl

Happy printing!!

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with the Mobile Exo-Suit!

The design should move smoothly right off the bed, but it might feel a little stiff initially. After 2-3 movements back and forth, it typically loosens up and works as intended. You can see this in action in this Instagram post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtJ9pbEgAkM/

The most common culprits for stiffness are first layer compression and
over-extrusion indeed.

Less commonly, stringing or small debris might block the movement. Inspecting each section and finding where it binds is the best way to diagnose.

If you'd like, feel free to send pictures! I recommend using the chat feature on Printables or Maker World for a smoother and more dynamic exchange. It's also possible to share in their comments too.

I hope this helps, and I’m happy to assist further if needed!

I kept moving the gears and it finally moves fairly smooth. I might reprint with petg and see if I get better results but it turned out great and my kiddo loves it!

I'm really sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been experiencing with the Mobile Exosuit. Without seeing images, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact issue, but here are some tips that might help based on other users commom problems:

• Avoid using supports: They are not necessary for this model and can be difficult to remove from the gears, leading to fusing.
• Check the first layer: If it's too compressed, it can cause the parts to fuse together. Make sure your bed leveling is precise to avoid a squished first layer.
• Adjust your flow settings: This is crucial for the model. Over-extrusion can cause the gears to fuse with other parts, so try reducing the flow multiplier by about 5%.

Since you’re interested in printing the body separately, you can find the individual file for the body in the "IndividualFiles.zip" under the name "Body-v2.stl". This might give you a chance to focus on getting that part right without the rest of the model complicating things.

I really hope these tips help, and you can get the exosuit working alongside your mech models!

i am was about to post something similar. I am running into the same issue. However; i just keep the model intacked with the fused gears and just found a way to put my phone on the model. (LOVE THE MODEL BTW). I might eventual add the armor pices but as of right now the model was too stiff to build it with the armor .

For printing the main body, you actually don't need to use supports. In fact, using supports might interfere with the mechanism inside, so it's best to avoid them.

However, it's important to ensure your printer is well-tuned for good bridging capabilities and that you have a good first layer for the print to come out well. These aspects are crucial for the success of the print and for the mechanism to work smoothly.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Happy printing!

So sorry for the late reply – not sure how I missed your comment 19 days ago! Really appreciate your kind words about the STL; it's great to hear it's adding some smoothness to your desk setup.

I love your suggestion for an Apple Watch holder. While I don't have anything ready yet, your idea has definitely inspired me. I'll explore some possibilities – stay tuned!

Thanks for sparking some creativity and for your patience. Happy printing!

Hi there, and thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the design. Regarding the fitting issue with the elbow into the armor, it sounds like you're facing a common challenge. As mentioned in other comments, there's an animation in the model's description that guides you through the process. If the fit is tight, you can soften the armor slightly to make assembly easier. Many have found success by gently heating the armor with a heat gun or dipping it in hot water for a moment – just like dipping a cookie in a cup of tea. Be cautious to not overdo it; you want it soft, not melted. This should help the parts slide together more easily without breaking. Hope this helps, and happy building!

Hi there,

Thank you for your kind words about the Mobile Exo-Suit design! I'm glad you like it. The pieces in the "tolerance test" file are there to help you check the fit before printing the entire model. They allow you to test how well the parts will snap together, ensuring that the final print comes out just right. It's a way to save time and materials by making sure everything is set up correctly for your printer's settings.

Hope this helps, and happy printing!

Thank you for the compliments! I've seen your Make and it turned out amazing. Really glad you enjoyed the model and thanks for sharing your work! 🌟👏

Happy to oblige! Keep up the amazing work!

Great, thank you very much! You can share photos of your model by clicking the button "make" near the download button.

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-printing/mobile-exo-suit-kostyar

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me to know that the effort I put into testing and perfecting the fittings has paid off. Your feedback is incredibly rewarding and motivates me to keep pushing the boundaries of what I can create. Happy printing!

Hello! The Mobile ExoSuit in the photos was printed in PLA. If your printer is well-calibrated and you follow the printing recommendations, you shouldn't have any issues assembling the parts. However, I always recommend being careful when fitting the pieces together to avoid any damage. Happy printing!

Hi there! Yes, the arms, legs, and relevant armor are exact mirrors of each other. If your Flashforge Creator Pro 2's mirror mode accurately mirrors the model, then you should be able to print one side and use the mirror mode for the other to save time. Printing the body on its own sounds like a good plan. I'd love to see photos of the finished model once you've completed it!

Hi! I haven't tested this model on a resin printer, as my experience is primarily with FDM printers. I'm curious to know how it would turn out, but I can't provide any specific recommendations or assurances on how well it would work with resin printing. If you decide to try it, please share your results! I'd love to see how it turns out and learn from your experience.

Ok I’ll just try and give it a go. I’ll definitely share my results!

Hola que tal, pudiste solucionarlo?

¡Hola! Lamento oír que tuviste problemas con los engranajes. A veces, un poco de lijado o ajuste puede ser necesario dependiendo de la precisión de la impresora. ¡Me alegra que pudieras solucionarlo! Estoy curioso por ver cómo quedará con tus modificaciones para hacerlo articulado. ¡No olvides compartirlo aquí si decides hacerlo! Gracias por descargar y imprimir mi diseño.

Hi Valeand,

First off, I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your comment, and I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with the gears.

If the gears aren't moving, it could be due to several factors. Here are some suggestions you might consider:

First Layer Calibration: Ensure your first layer isn't too squished. If the nozzle is too close to the bed, it can cause parts to fuse together.

Printing Temperature: Try slightly reducing your printing temperature. Sometimes, a slightly lower temperature can help prevent parts from fusing.

XY Size Compensation: In your slicer, you can adjust the XY size compensation. Adjusting this value by -0.05 to -0.1 can increase the gap between parts and might help.

Print Speed: Reducing the print speed, especially for the first layers, can help achieve better precision.

I hope these suggestions help. Please let me know if you have further questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with.

Hi Thorman6646,

Firstly, I apologize for the delay in responding to your comment. I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused.

I'm sorry to hear that you're facing issues with the movable parts sticking together. Here are a few suggestions to help:

First Layer Calibration: Ensure that your first layer isn't too squished. If the nozzle is too close to the bed, it can cause the parts to fuse together.

Print Temperature: Try reducing your print temperature slightly. Sometimes, a slightly cooler temperature can help prevent parts from fusing.

XY Size Compensation: In your slicer, you can adjust the XY size compensation. For slicers like PrusaSlicer, it's called "XY Size Compensation" and for Cura, it's "Horizontal Expansion". Adjusting this setting by -0.05 to -0.1 can increase the gap between parts and might help.

Print Speed: Slowing down the print speed, especially for the first few layers, can help in achieving better precision.

I genuinely hope these suggestions help. Please let me know how it goes, and I'm here to assist further if needed!

Bonjour Chayansohan,

Non, vous n'avez pas besoin d'utiliser des supports pour l'armure des pieds. Le design a été optimisé pour être imprimé sans supports.

Je m'excuse pour le retard dans ma réponse, et j'espère que cela vous aide!

Hi... I'm sorry you couldn't open the zip file, did you manage to open it yet? (almost a month has passed since your message, let's see if I could help you in some way)

Hi Spurt,

I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding. I must have missed the notification for your comment.

If you're still having trouble opening the zip file, I recommend downloading the design from Printables:
https://www.printables.com/model/500210-mobile-exo-suit

There, you can access and download each STL file individually, which might be easier for you.

Thank you, Danielbetu, for stepping in and offering help. I appreciate the community spirit!

Hi IronH3ad,

Firstly, I apologize for the delay in responding. It seems there was an issue with my notifications, and I just saw your comment.

Regarding the mechanism not moving, it could be due to several reasons:

Printer Calibration: If your printer isn't well-calibrated, parts might fuse together and not move as intended.

First Layer Squish: If the first layer is pressed too hard against the bed, it can cause parts to merge. Ensure your bed leveling is accurate.

Print Settings: Over-extrusion can cause parts to be thicker than they should be, leading to them sticking together. You might want to check your extrusion multiplier or flow rate.

If you can provide more details or even some photos, I'd be happy to help further. Again, I apologize for the oversight and appreciate your patience.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Individual files are now available. Although it can be made via slicer, I have received numerous requests for the separate files. Therefore, I have made it available for everybody convenience.

Thank you!

lep pozdrav-izgleda zelo super.Zanima me,če bi ta model bil uporaben za mobilni telefon TANK 2-ima projektor in je debelejši kot ostali(približno 1x debelejši) in če lahko mejaš kote(npr.10 ali pa 45 stopinj)?hvala

Hi Peterrepo,

Thank you for your kind words! The TANK 2, being thicker, should fit, though I'm not sure how aesthetically pleasing it will look compared to other phones. I use an S23 Ultra, which is slightly smaller than the TANK 2, and it fits well, though it might not stand out as much.

As for adjusting the tilt angle, unfortunately, that isn't possible with the current design.

I hope this helps, and if you decide to try it out, I'd love to hear your feedback!

Zdravo, Peterrepo,

Hvala za lepe besede! Mobilni telefon TANK 2, čeprav je debelejši, bi moral ustrezati, vendar nisem prepričan, kako estetsko bo videti v primerjavi z drugimi telefoni. Uporabljam S23 Ultra, ki je nekoliko manjši od TANK 2, in se prilega dobro, čeprav morda ne bo tako izstopal.

Kar zadeva prilagajanje nagiba, žal to v trenutni zasnovi ni mogoče.

Upam, da vam to pomaga, in če se odločite, da ga preizkusite, bi z veseljem slišal vaše povratne informacije!