Printing the Rogue One Tank Trooper Helmet on a Cheap 3D Printer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2024
- It's time to kick off the cheap 3D printer prop helmet project. Follow along as Bill shows how he printed all of the parts for his Star Wars Tank Trooper helmet on the Anet A8.
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This is by far my favorite design from Rogue One.
Looks fantastic and the stylized version is very cool!
So glad to see this.
Thanks! =D
I've wanted a 3D printer for so long, so I'm very happy to see this validation and how-to series for the A8. Many thanks!
Looks great Bill! Can't wait to see more.
Dude....I love you right now. I’ve been going crazy for weeks trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with my prints, and that article that you link to FINALLY gave me the answer. THANK YOU SO MUCH
You're so very welcome!
Thanks for your video's guys. My son's gave me an Anet printer for Christmas and the build looked very daunting, but after watching you guys tackle it I'm feeling alot more confident. Also the results you've managed to produce are awesome! Well done.
Fantastic! You're gonna have a lot of fun with your printer.
Such a solid video, the keyhole registration was a clever idea =D Looking forward to next video of this =)
Why thank you kind sir! =D
I really like this look!
I just finished my Shoretrooper costume! The Shoretrooper and the Tank trooper are "cousins" so this is incredible! Bill you have no idea how happy I am to see this video, and this series in general!
That is splendid!
Where did you get the stl for the shoretrooper costume? Did you model it yourself?
Awesome! I'm doing the same thing with a death trooper, and an anet a8. Loving learning about 3d printing, opens up a whole world of possibilities. Thanks for the fantastic content you guys produce. Have learnt a ton about prop and costume building.
Awesome! I hope you're build goes well. =D
Awesome! Now i get my own annet a8, and it's work pretty well!
Nice. So glad u guys are doing this. Exactly what I needed to see as I have my eyes on this a8. Thanks again
You're most welcome!
Very good video. Love (again) that you don't mind showing a few errors. Makes the whole a lot more educational than anticipated! GG Bill!
When you began this season by saying you were giving budget printing a try I bought my first 3d printer, the Anet A8 also. I was very lucky by getting quality prints very early. I've already printed, sanded and finished 2 full sized Destiny props (Dark Drinker and Necrochasm) and 2 more waiting to be finished (Raze Lighter and Hawkmoon). I couldn't have done it without your videos!
That is super awesome! =D
Pretty cool helmet
Gorgeous
Gorgeous!
Thanks!
i love my anet a8 it looks like you have several of the same upgrades i have and they do make such a massive difference in the print quality. i have had my anet a8 for almost 5 months now and all i had too replace was the fan for the heat break cooler. i have been running my a8 prity much constant scene i had gotten it.
I purchased a 3D printer with plywood frame and a wobble on one Zaxis ... but watching this series i have learned alot about it so i may be able to fix the problem and improve it :)
Thank you.
You're welcome!
That's cool. I was surprised by my wife with one, the day. All your videos have been very helpful.
Excellent! Have fun. =)
So glad you're doing the A8, trying to drop hints to my wife that what we need is a 3d printer and she is quite impressed at the cost of this one...just need to gently let it drop that I would have to assemble it and that the print videos she has seen are time-lapse!
I hope you get a 3D printer, they're so much fun!
Really cool project! I love the tank trooper helmet. I did a similar build a few years ago for two sets of snowtrooper armor for myself and my brother. I never found a really strong way to glue PLA parts together so I welded them together with a cheap soldering iron. Not the cleanest way to get them to stay together, and it can require a good amount of sanding and cleanup, but it was the strongest.
That'll do! I'll be using my pins and probably super glue or a 5 minute epoxy.
The metal pins really are a great idea. I've got a Stormtrooper helmet that I sculpted in Zbrush that I have been meaning to print out so i'm thinking I will give the pins a try on that.
Can't wait to see the final Tank Trooper!
Happy new year
Thanks for this. interesting watch
Hey, I know this is an old post but I'd use a glass bed which offers many benifits. One, you get a smooth bottom finish and two at about 35 degrees Celsius the parts will just pop right off which is probably the biggest benefit.. no more issues with part removal such as scraper needed, breaking/bending a part, or tape coming off. Also at 60 degrees Celsius, parts stick to the bed very well (no glue-sticks or hairspray needed which is the only way you can reliably do an automated print queue that knocks off the prints for you). Best!
Micheal Kinney bruh
I just got done with a iron man helmet build myself and I went with 10% infill, 0.8 wall thickness, prints came out strong and manageable. you might want to try these settings and save your self some filament
AWESOME VIDEO!
That's awesome. I'm currently making my version of Boba Fett armor out of foam!! Started the helmet today.
That is amazing!
Thanks so much!
Gonna get started with assembling my first 3D Printer tomorrow :D
So exciting!
Thanks you so much for sharing your print settings I have been trying to get mine dialed in for 5 months now and still haven't gotten them were I want them but yours work great!so thanks agin
You're welcome!
I have found 210 on the nozzle works awesome for hatchbox filament
It's probably been suggested by now, but if you ever find it a pain to swap out that blue tape every few prints, there are a couple better options. If you're doing mainly PLA, a tempered glass bed would work well, and can be had for pretty cheap. Though you're usually going to want to put down some hairspray or ABS/acetone slurry for adhesion with other materials. If you want something that sticks amazingly well to most materials but takes a little more care when removing parts, PEI sheets can be found for around $10 and potentially last for hundreds of prints.
This is neat, I've designed a helmet and a mask but it's not very complicated. I've got the first half of a mask, but I have to redesign the bottom Half. That helmet is loking neat.
Watching your excitement in this video makes me want go print something. Glad to see that the printer is working for you. I'm hoping you'll do a final review of the printer cost vs something like the cr-10.
I don't have a CR-10, so I can't really do a comparison. I might have to see if Joel can print something on his for me.
Punished Props, sorry I wasn't clear, just a price comparison of what you added to that machine vs what you can get for the new total. Did your $200 printer really work for $200, or did you add $200+ in time and parts to get that quality.
well, you came up with the same way I do my prints for props, I've been using metal pins made out of nails for a year now
Fantastic!
Hey Bill, the rough support spots would make good bomb scorching.
Helpful tip for better supports: turn on interface layers. It's like a roof on top of your supports so there's less drooping on the surface of the model. I can get overhangs to look pretty darn good, maybe not top surface good, but better than what you've seen.
On top of that, setting the air gap, sometimes called "Support Z Distance," to at least 0.4mm, or 2x the layer height if larger than 0.2mm will make supports pop off in one clean chunk. I've removed prints from the bed and the support has stayed behind it's worked that well.
Happy printing! Looking forward to more progress
Oh cool! I didn't even know that was an option.
Hey that's pretty good
I've got a lot of sanding to do on the 3D printed Imperial blaster I'm working on. I'm right here with you, Bill! Let's sand until our fingers bleed...(but not really. I'll settle for no more than a hand cramp :D)
Sanding is life!
I love the beard my dude!!!!!!
bro awesome cosplay badass beard keep it man it fits you
Just watched, looks good i wish the deathtrooper one i printed had pins and we wont talk about the 24 part n7 helmet of dispair
would love to watch u model the whole helmet and go through how u did the details and everything!
Sorry I didn't record the modeling process. Check out the Autodesk helmet modeling video I linked, it's incredibly helpful.
Punished Props was it all done in sculpt mode in 360 or mix of sculpt and patch?
Hi
Great videos :D love the content :D i have the same printer as you have and did some upgrades too, to make it more stable, but i think you need too tighten you tolerence on bed a bit more
I have the Autolevel sensor installed on mine and i saw a huge increase in quality just by makeing the bed closer to the nozzle, a4 paper between the nozzle and bed and needs to drag/grip alitle bit that helpt alot for me and got awesome result 🤗 keep up the good work 💪hope this help with the print quality :)
Nice!
Tank trooper helmets are definitely some of the best helmets in my opinion
They're so cool!
In Cura you can set the initial flow multiplier for the first layer, saving you the trouble of setting it manually for each print. Also can recommend a ''Buildtak'' like material for the bed surface. Happy printing!
Good ideas.
Nice video! Have you considered adding a 3d touch or any other autoleveling sensor to the 3d printer? That would save you some time and ensure a perfect first layer.
Thats really cool. Would you recommend this printer for a newbie just getting started?
Are you going to do the rest of the armor for the Tank Trooper? Would be cool to see you do the rest too.
I'm planning on it!
And do you plan to make the armor in 3D print or in foam ?
Also, which thickness are the walls of your helmet that you design ? It seems on some shot it's 1cm thick while on other far less ^^ I'm asking because of the 2kg of plastic used ! :D
He can call it the ChinBeard Trooper.
I prefer the Shoretrooper to the Tank Trooper, but making it stylised adds extra appeal and originality. I like it!
Cool!
Get yourself a Raspberry pi zero W and camera and add it to the printer with octoprint.
Replace the tape with Print bite and once the print finishes, it comes off easy once the bed cools.
YES YES YES!
I love this series! It's really impressive and inspiring what you've done in Fusion360! I want to try it now myself! Also where in the world does a guy get a couple of those awesome punished props stickers? I couldn't find them on your site?
We need to order more stickers and re-stock our store.
Looks like the Anet is on the friendly side of ease-of-use. I use a FF creator pro and it rocks with print quality, Buutttt...leveling the build plate sucks. I have to reach underneath, turn the wing nuts, reach back on top, see if it's level, repeat 15x. I know you didn't seem happy with the print quality, but you're gonna make it look amazing. Skillz, man! :D
Nice
If you give it a cold acetone vapor bath , that would take a lot of time from sanding off. Even if you just brush some acetone or nail polish over the hole thing it would work pretty well.
+June Bug π Alas that won't work on this PLA.
If you haven't already, upgrade the wires for your heatbed. This is probably the biggest flaw with the machine and a lot of forums on Thingiverse about the issue. Mine shorted out and I have not been able to use it for over a week, while I try to figure out how to fix it.
I'd like to see you do the Viper Pilot Helmet from battlestar galactica (reboot).
Great job, great videos. Do you think doing a full suit of armour on that machine would be possible or would you need to switch to a higher-end printer for that.
I think it would be possible, but I would probably make the armor from EVA foam.
Thanks
Think you'll ever release the video of you modeling the helmet? I followed your thirst zapper video and printed it at work, made some adjustments so i could press fit everything came out pretty good. Have you ever tried using buildtak instead of painters tape? Things tend to stick really well (too well sometimes) but i never have to worry about curling anymore.
Alas I did not record the helmet modeling process.
4:34 some CSI inestigation right there!
This is great, I just watched the video of you and the wife building it then your safety upgrades video now this, this is exactly what I was looking for cause I wanted to pick up this printer. What website did you get it off of? I’m super apprehensive about online shopping which is funny I got into a hobby with an almost exclusively online marketplace. But these videos give me the insight I needed, I got an m3D micro and as my brother put it “ran it like a Chinese sweatshop at Christmas” and it breaks down constantly, so this looks like a worthy supplement. Thanks a lot
I got it from GearBest and the link is in the video description.
just saw this. . . amazing. . . :)
Thanks!
I suggest you try printbite on your bed instead od painters tape .. crank up temp a bit more and you never have to change that stuff again other than cleaning it
Great video...this has inspired me to do the same - but attempting to create the model from scratch in Fusion360 (as a way to take beginner skills to the next level). One question - how did you model the brim that goes around the helmet from one side of the chin to the other. I considered a loft using rectangles at various points around the helmet, but even with the best reference pictures, I am having a heck of a time getting things lined up where that solution works. Is there an easier way I am missing?
I don't remember exactly, but it might have been a loft. It took several tries to get it right.
I don't know if this will help you but to help the sanding process have you considered using acetone? I have tried it and it works great (The acetone "melts" the filament). I apply it to a paper towel and rub the print. It creates a very nice glossy finish, Plus its takes MUCH less time and effort than regular sanding methods. When I do this I like to have an exacto knife or semi-dulled carving tool at hand to keep my clean edges near details. It would help though to get the print relatively smooth (no sign of supports), however I don't do any manual sanding. I simply take off the print from the bed and rub the acetone on without any sort of prep. Hope this helps
Alas acetone won't do much to this PLA. =(
I've gotten in the habit of using painters tape and a light coat of glue stick glue on my print bed. No detachments since.
Speaking of printing. I forgot to start a job that I wanted to print over the weekend, while I was at Dragonflight. DOOH!
turn up the heat, it will improve layer bonding
Dude, those registration pegs. You dont know how long Ive thought that all multi part helmets and masks should include those. It seems like such a low effort modelling move to make it much much easier when assembling. Hopefully a few people see this and start including them.
Yeah those pegs are going to be amazing when it's time to glue everything together.
I love the look of this helmet, have you shared the file for this helmet anywhere, I would love to 3d print it and be able to wear it!!!
I commissioned the helmet model from a friend, so as far as I know it's not available
try using repter host, it is better than cura and can use multiple slicing engines including cura.
Well my first guess of a Titanfall 2 pilot helmet when you showed the top piece was far off :-D hahaha... by the way that version of the helmet is really cool :-)
Have you recorded the modeling process as well? Are you thinking to upload a video of it in case?
Thanks :-)
I did not record the modeling process.
I love your beard. So so much.
I wanted some metal pins to act as joints. Why, oh why, didn't I just measure some of my big supply of nails, as you did? Neat idea, thanks.
+Karl Fimm You're welcome!
I'm thinking of getting a printer for models & things of some size Maybe even big enough to print a helmet even as you do here it doesn't have to be in one piece but that would be preferable.
What would you recommend to someone with no experience & a limited budget including software costs.
Any advice ? Would be much appreciated ;)
Here's a video that might help! th-cam.com/video/MdymcrnJOOo/w-d-xo.html
The horizontal stippling you're seeing may not be related to your Z axis. It might be inconsistent extrusion. Measure your filament in multiple places and put the average in the slicer's Filament Diameter setting. If you find it's much more than +- .05 mm variance in your filament, order new/better filament. Another option is that you can decrease your flow rate and border on under-extrusion, or reduce your layer thickness to decrease the effect, though that'll increase print time to a great degree.
Whatever it is, it looks MUCH more like flow rate variation than Z axis inconsistency, especially since that's a dual motor Z axis you have there.
Thanks for the tips!
Hey bill fast question. You printed with the anet a8 at 50mm/s but, at what speed do you usually print with your "good" printers? Like the dremel idea builder for example
I haven't tinkered with printing speeds all that much, but it looks like my Ultimaker is set up to run at around 40mm/s.
Smoothing with acetone for excellents finished
Sadly that will not work on this PLA plastic.
I'm gonna order an A8 now.
i'd advise against it unless ya like to tinker and do a ton of trail and error, kits are pretty hit and miss, check out the monoprice makerselect instead or cr-10
Hello how did you scale the helmet to fit your head would you be able to do a video on how to scale for helmets if possible plese thank you
Here's one way: th-cam.com/video/JGA6WS-E9WM/w-d-xo.html
id love to see you guys make a batman\ robocop (2014) mash up cowl cuz why. Not
Any info on thought process of selecting the type of filament used for your 3d prints (PLA, ABS /w enclosure, PETG, etc.)?
I prefer to print with PLA because it is incredibly forgiving and easy to print with.
Perhaps, but ABS is easier to finish. Seriously, sanding PLA sucks.
duckrutt True, though I'm more worried about PLA's lack of flexibility and low deformation temp so I've moved over to PETG (printed entire Shoretrooper and E-22 blaster in it so far). Ease of print makes sense when compared to some of the pain you can have dialing in other filaments (warping with ABS, stringing with PETG, etc.). I'm interested to see how bonding and reinforcement (if any) of parts goes if they continue to print the whole armor since I'm also working on it as well.
Do yourself a favor, take those springs off the print bed. Turn it into a fixed height bed, you will be MUCH happier. In fact the quality will go up 10 fold on the a8. The Z wobble brackets are definitely NOT needed. Those rods are supposed to move. As long as the bearing rods are tight the worm rods can flex a bit.
I’m getting a 3D printer and would like to try and make imperial helmets, any tips?
Are the pins for the registration holes going to be permanent parts of the final assembly?
Yup!
Great helmet. How much would say you are at for cost of ownership of this printer now? Thanks.
I have to add up the money and time sink so far. I'll have a full rundown of those figures in a video once this project is done.
Wow I just realized how long your beard is now
Registration pins...... Location dowels
what printer do you have sir? thanks for the great video :)
This video series was made to showcase the ultra low budget Anet A8. I also have an Ultimaker and a Lulzbot mini, both incredible machines. The A8, while incredibly cheap, was a massive pain to use, so I gave it away to a friend.
I have a Storm trooper helmet and a Royal Guard (red guys that protect the emperor) that I printed out (in ABS) and finished, I was wondering if you would be willing to take them and make some molds for me... the helmets are nice but very fragile... having a mold to do slush casting in would make the copies stronger. (I am willing to pay for the shipping and materials needed to do the job, and of course your time!)
+Matteo Pascolini I'm sorry we don't offer mold making services.
Hola como estas,me gusta tu casco.quisiera saver si no haces para la venta soy de argentina
You know, you wouldn't get any blue tape sticking to your prints if you had a sheet of PEI. :) Just kidding, well not really but hey.... Cool video. I'm currently printing Luke's lightsaber from ROTJ. I should be done sometime this week. Then, I'll have to paint it and make it all pretty.
Really need a fusion 360 tutorial since I cant find any that show how to sculpt angle and organic.
I second this
The more organic a model needs to be, the better off you are using an application like ZBrush.
But didn't you show this in Fusion 360? I have been trying to model the Thor Ragnarok helmet in 360 but there are no tutorials for that kind of thing.
compre a impressora 3D Stella, ela é feita no Brasil e tem uma qualidade impresionante, é mais cara q a ANet 8, mas tem uma resolução de qualidade melhor
So since the 3D printer has taken off, do you think this will change Cosplay. I guess Cosplay is, any way a person can make something that they love, it doesn't have to be only made out of foam .
3D printing sure has changed cosplay and prop making. I think it's awesome.
Blue painters tape is expensive, I'd get either a build tak or just use Walmart yellow tape for .79.
I had a print that was stuck on the bed for about a week after it finished printing
Any links to the stl files especially whole uncut? I think i could print this in 2 pieces.
Sorry I'm not sharing my 3D files. Here’s why I don’t usually share my 3D files: th-cam.com/video/e8HQBYvp_uA/w-d-xo.html
Affiliate links but no files.....nice.
Brady Herder well it is his work and he is here to make money so you can understand to a point I don't like it but I understand it I have STL that I won't release because I sell those components releasing the stl's would be like slitting my own throat financially speaking
where do i get the windows 10 driver?