Sandal, aka Flip flop
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Published on May 8, 2012
Description
This is a 2-part sandal for kids that can be printed on a Cupcake.
Instructions
This is a very simple & easy sandal that was designed to fit a ~5 year old (ie, ~kids size 12). Because at the time I only had access to Cupcake, it is designed in two parts that are joined together using acetone. Print the top and bottom halves, and smooth the joint edges with a small flat file until the pieces fit snugly together. Weld them together by putting the pieces together so they are flush, dribbling a small amount of acetone along the joint on both sides, and then squishing the pieces together. Hold firmly for a minute or so and then let dry on something flat (eg. glass or wax paper on a flat board.)
To print the other foot, just mirror the parts in ReplicatorG or your printer program.
Strap material is 9/16" webbing. A nail is used to hold the strap in at the toe, and the sides and nail are hot-glued down. I also used hot glue in the channels on the bottom to provide a little grip, but other rubbery substances that will stick to your print material could also work.
To see detailed instructions and images on how to assemble the pieces as well as instructions on how to design your own custom-fit sandals, see the Instructable here: instructables.com/id/How-to-make-3D-printed-sandals/
To print the other foot, just mirror the parts in ReplicatorG or your printer program.
Strap material is 9/16" webbing. A nail is used to hold the strap in at the toe, and the sides and nail are hot-glued down. I also used hot glue in the channels on the bottom to provide a little grip, but other rubbery substances that will stick to your print material could also work.
To see detailed instructions and images on how to assemble the pieces as well as instructions on how to design your own custom-fit sandals, see the Instructable here: instructables.com/id/How-to-make-3D-printed-sandals/
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laird
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May 8, 2012
said:
Would you consider sharing the 'source' model as well? It would be great to be abel to adjust these to fit particular feet, but scaling the STL will cause the slots for the webbing to be the wrong size.
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I really like this idea. I think it would be interesting to try to design it in a way to make it more flexible, and to print the straps.
It does make me wonder if asphalt in the sun would get hot enough to deform printed PLA shoes!
Here in Hawaii, these are called slippers (or more properly, "slippahs").
Yes, I've been thinking that it could be made more flexible by changing the infill type, so that it is linear, width-wise, or making the middle part under the arch of the foot have a shape that goes up
&
amp; down (like the flexible bracelet, e.g. WW). It could also be made narrower, but then the strap thickness becomes the limiting factor.
In terms of the strap, my goal was originally 100% printed, but the webbing is pretty cheap and has a better comfort/robustness combination than a print. I'm sure it can be done, though.