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Puzzleurprint - 3D Printing Assembly Toolkit

by Modicolitor·Modeling

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Superhive library for turning connector-based cuts into puzzles, action figures and wall mounts, backed by an included tutorial and support spanning Blender 2.92 through 5.0 under the GPL license.

What is Puzzleurprint - 3D Printing Assembly Toolkit?

Puzzleurprint is a Blender toolkit for slicing large 3D models into smaller parts that reassemble after 3D printing. It generates objects called Connectors, which cut objects into pieces and add elements for putting them back together. A consecutive parameter system lets you adjust connectors, recall the settings of connectors you have already created, and copy or paste settings between different connectors. A gizmos system handles most parameters on the fly.

Planar connectors produce jigsaw puzzle-like structures, with 16 connector shapes and a stopper option that keeps connectors on the backside while leaving a straight cut. You can move into 2.5D, cut sculpts for 3D puzzles in the z direction, or use large and light panels behind an oversized print. Cylinder inlays with a plane cut or joint cut make heads, arms, tails and mouths moveable for action figures, and it can play an animation before the first keyframe.

Reversible wall mounts hang items like TVs, instruments and cupboards, using planar connectors with the stopper active to slide into a fixed position for a safe connection. Puzzleurprint supports Blender 2.92 through 5.0, is distributed under the GPL license, and includes a tutorial and a demo video.

Who is Puzzleurprint - 3D Printing Assembly Toolkit best for?

Puzzleurprint - 3D Printing Assembly Toolkit is best for blender users preparing oversized models for 3D printing, and making puzzles, action figures and wall mounts.

How much does Puzzleurprint - 3D Printing Assembly Toolkit cost?

Puzzleurprint - 3D Printing Assembly Toolkit is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Generates connector objects that cut objects into pieces and add elements for reassembling after printing
  • Parameter system to adjust connectors, recall settings from existing connectors, and copy or paste settings between connectors
  • Gizmos system for adjusting most parameters on the fly
  • 16 planar connector-based shapes for jigsaw-style puzzles, with a stopper option for a straight cut on the backside
  • 3D puzzle cutting for sculpts in the z direction
  • Cylinder inlay with a plane cut or joint cut to make heads, arms, tails and mouths moveable for action figures
  • Reversible wall mounts using planar connectors with the stopper to slide into a fixed position

Tags

#3D printing#connectors#puzzles#action figures#wall mounts#Blender#modeling

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Puzzleurprint support?

Puzzleurprint lists support for Blender versions 2.92 through 5.0, covering a wide span of releases, and it is distributed under the GPL license. The toolkit runs inside Blender to cut large models into smaller parts and generate connector objects for reassembly after 3D printing. An included tutorial gives a short tour through most of the options, and a gizmos system lets you adjust most parameters on the fly. For current licensing and any version details, check the developer's page before installing.

Is Puzzleurprint free to download?

Puzzleurprint is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before downloading. Inside Blender, the toolkit generates connector objects that cut large models into smaller pieces and add elements for reassembling them after 3D printing. It also includes a tutorial covering most of the options and a gizmos system for adjusting parameters directly.

Can Puzzleurprint make jigsaw puzzles?

Puzzleurprint includes planar connectors designed to produce jigsaw puzzle-like structures, with 16 different planar connector-based shapes to choose from. You can keep puzzles flat, move to 2.5D to bring some structure to planes, or cut sculpts for 3D puzzles that add fun in the z direction. A stopper option lets you place connectors only on the backside of a puzzle while keeping a straight cut. The same planar connectors also feed the large and light panel workflows.

Can Puzzleurprint create moveable action figures?

Puzzleurprint can give sculpts, characters and fantasy heroes moveable body parts. Using a cylinder inlay with a plane cut or a joint cut, you can make a head, arms, tail, mouth and similar parts moveable. It also works as a personal animation assistant, letting you play your animation before the first keyframe. The connector-based approach ties into the same parameter and gizmos systems used across the toolkit, so settings can be recalled or copied between connectors as you build.

Can Puzzleurprint make wall mounts?

Puzzleurprint can produce reversible wall mounts for hanging things like TVs, instruments and cupboards on walls or ceilings. Planar connectors with the stopper option activated generate connectors that slide into a fixed position, creating a safe connection between parts. This takes the puzzle approach to a more technical value, turning connectors into mounting hardware. The same parameter system lets you adjust these connectors, recall settings from ones you already made, and copy or paste settings between them.

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