Working Stargate
Description
In theory (I haven't tried printing these parts) this model should create a stargate of approx 42cm in diameter. Including the base approx 49cm tall. The inner ring should hopefully rotate and there are small spaces behind the chevrons for leds, maybe small ones.
If someone puts a stepper motor on this and links it up to a control unit (pc or arduino) you could have a gate which actually dials.
Note: This item is intended for personal use only.
Instructions
There are 31 files in total. You shouldn't need to print all 31 are some depend which option you choose. Some of which need to be printed multiple times which will create a lot of parts.
= The Stargate =
All the files for the stargate are in 'stargate.zip'.
== The chevrons - there are three options. ==
Which ever option you choose you will need 9 x A's and 9 x B's
'sg-top-1-(a/b).stl' - These top pieces don't have space for LED's.
'sg-top-2-(a/b).stl' - These top pieces have space for a centre LED only. You will need to print 9 x 'sg-light-1.stl' in a lighter, more transparent material.
'sg-top-3-(a/b).stl' - These top pieces have space for three LED's. One in the centre and one either side.. You will need to print 9 x 'sg-light-1.stl' and 9 x 'sg-light-2.stl' in a lighter, more transparent material.
== The middle - there are two options. ==
If you want a complete stargate without the base then print 9 (18) x 'sg-middle-1-(a/b).stl'.
If you want to connect to the base (or your own base) print 8 (16) x 'sg-middle-1-(a/b).stl' and 1 (2) x 'sg-middle-2-(a/b).stl'.
== Lower ring ==
9 x 'sg-inner.stl'
== The back ==
No options here. Print 9 (18) x 'sg-bottom-1-(a/b).stl'
The file is called bottom because the gate was designed laying down!
== The ring ==
Don't glue the ring to the stargate, or else it won't rotate! If my calculations are correct the ring pieces should create a gear which works well with the base gear.
The ring is broken into 10 pieces for ease of printing. Print 1 of each ring piece 'sg-ring-(1-10).stl'. They are arranged in a clockwise direction. Although in theory you could place them in any order.
= The Base =
All the files for the stargate are in 'stargate_base.zip'.
'sgb-bsl.stl' and 'sgb-bsr.stl' are the left and right pieces of the base. You'll have to make the stargate with the base.
'sgb-sl.stl' and 'sgb-sr.stl' are the left and right side panels of the base.
'stb-base-gear.stl' is the gear of the base.
'stb-parts.stl' include the handle, rod, and two guides for the rod.
Good luck to anyone daring enough to try this!!
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I love you people! I'm printing this Gate with an Afinia H-Series 3D Printer. The major downside is I can't print / make the base because the "Afinia" is basically an "UP! Plus" 3D printer and I only have a print envelope of about 5″ cubed, and it's also taking forever! BUT I love Stargate, I miss the shows and I still a huge fan! I will find a way! I feel it's well worth it. Again Thank you all for working on any thing Stargate! If I may make a request? I would ask if any of you could work on a SGC ramp and clamp that holds the gate. Oh a "M.A.L.P." would be awesome too!
You should post a picture. I'd love to see how this looks printed out.
Glad you like the model.
I did consider the SGC ramp at the time I constructed the model. Due to time constraints and the size of the gears, I opted for the simple base.
Who wants to make a derivative? Add a line of surface mount LED's to the inside of the gate. Insert plastic/glass, which when lit up shows an image of a wormhole. ;)
I love you people! I'm printing this Gate with an Afinia H-Series 3D Printer. The major downside is I can't print / make the base because the "Afinia" is basically an "UP! Plus" 3D printer and I only have a print envelope of about 5″ cubed, and it's also taking forever! BUT I love Stargate, I miss the shows and I still a huge fan! I will find a way! I feel it's well worth it. Again Thank you all for working on any thing Stargate! If I may make a request? I would ask if any of you could work on a SGC ramp and clamp that holds the gate. Oh a "M.A.L.P." would be awesome too!
Hi Glitch, Iam currently working on a DHD and although I do not have a 3d printer, I am able to create plans and scale to fit. My question is, Just how large do you want this thing, I can scale individual components to print out and so on. Drop me a note and let me know what you think I can send a sample if you like
For this stargate I went with a size that allowed me to maintain the level of detail I wanted. I would probably do the same with a DHD model, which would probably not be to the same scale as the gate.
My considerations for designing a DHD model are as follows. Working buttons which can be wired to something (in order to control the gate). Enough detail on the buttons. Some way to light up each button.
i have printed glitches working stargate and the perfect size for the dhd would be 10 by 10 cm for the base of the dhd and the height just has to match the proportion. if you send me the files i would be happy to do some test prints and send you the results if you would like, i have all the necesary software if ajustments need to be made too if your intrested
glitch are you currently working on any other stargate models
? you are by far one of the best moddellers i have seen in a long time
Thanks for the compliment. There are many excellent modellers who contribute to this site.
Other models? I started on a mini working stargate with only five chevrons to maintain detail. I've considered an Atlantis and Universe gate with room for LED's. A DHD (more detail in the DHD thread) and perhaps a zat (without the taser). A naquadah generator model which you can stick batteries in and use as an actual power source! If anyone else wants to do any of these, go ahead :)
just found three more files again same issues they need repairing before they print, the fixed files are availiable on my channel.
hey guys two of the files dont work if you get to the stage that is
If you want to connect to the base (or your own base) print 8 (16) x 'sg-middle-1-(a/b).stl' and 1 (2) x 'sg-middle-2-(a/b).stl'.
you need netfabb to fix the two files sg-middle-2-(a/b).stl' if you go on my channel i have made a dervivative of this so that you can download these instead. and glitch if you want i can send you the fixed files they just needed the traingles and vertices flipping so that pronterface and other softwares can decode the model files properly.
hey guys to anyone who is making this when you get to the stage that says
'If you want to connect to the base (or your own base) print 8 (16) x 'sg-middle-1-(a/b).stl' and 1 (2) x 'sg-middle-2-(a/b).stl'.'
when you print the sg-middle-2-(a/b).stl files both files need repairing in netfabb as pronterface and many other programs dont like the file so the only way to get around this is to fix these yourself or if you go onto my channel you will see two dirivatives of these files which you can download and replace the ones in which dont work. and glitch if you want i can send you the fixed files to update on your page as currently you cant print them and i will remove mine from my page i am trying to be helpful as possible to people trying to print this.
currently i am printing all the parts to build this i am a huge Stargate fan, however it seems that although the design works in theory, in practice it is very difficult to attach all the parts together in a perfect circle, it would work better if there was a way to physically clip the parts together using some kind of connectors. still trying though hopefully i will have all the parts printed soon
I love this! They Need to make a new SG-1 / Atlantis spin-off! YOU ARE the man!
I Like your ambition, but your scale is a bit large for me to dive in and try it out. I'd say make something with parts no bigger than 100x100mm, even better if the whole thing can fit in a 100x100 plate that would encourage people to try.
So far I keep trying to send my cat through and she just pops right out the other side of the ring. Do I need one of those special reactor cores or something to make it "work"? I seem to recall a vast amount of power being needed to initiate the worm hole. :-)
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I suffer from a brain tumor, and a severe neurological dysrhythmia. So, life sucks, and it is taking me longer then it normally would. As soon as I'm done I will post some pictures for you. =) ..... Long live the Gate!