Thingiverse
Hey! This thing is still a Work in Progress. Files, instructions, and other stuff might change!

Portal Gun

Roboduck
4153
Downloads
4048
Views
Published on May 26, 2011
This thing was Featured on May 26, 2011

Description

This is still a work in progress so be kind :)

Ive wanted to make one of these for a long time and finally got around to modeling it and printing. The model was printed at 1:4 on a ProJet SD 3000. I am not sure how it will come out on other machines but it looks good coming from the ProJet. Just a warning the "claws" are very fragile so be careful and print a few extra!

This is my first attempt so there will be changes in the near future:
-Claws are too thin, need to beef them up a bit
-Add built in battery compartment for LED lighting :)
-Work on spring mechanism for claws
-???

The STEP file is available here ( grabcad.com/library/portal-gun ). If you would like the SolidWorks model send me an email.

Enjoy!
picasaweb.google.com/bruins.scott/PortalGun?feat=directlink

Instructions

3D Print: !Warning! STL files are 1:1 will need to be scaled down.
Tags
This Thing has no tags.
Report as inappropriate

You must be logged in to post a comment.

tom10122 on October 22, 2012 said:

 anyone print this on a reprap with slic3r support?

PixelFyre on April 29, 2013 said:

I'm gonna try soon!

Roboduck on February 22, 2012 said:

I have made the SolidWorks version available for download. Enjoy!

http://grabcad.com/library/por...

Rein_Quest on February 22, 2012 said:

Umm you mention emailing for the solidworks file but I'm not sure how to email you.

tardistrekkie on October 4, 2011 said:

This is absolutely stunning! And at 1:4 scale, it is cute to boot! XD

naporter on June 4, 2011 said:

Amazing what you can come up with with enough patience, although its depressing to see the really fine details and realize that I will likely never be able to afford such a nice 3D printer. You're printer costs more than the house I am getting ready to buy. :'(

Roboduck on June 5, 2011 said:

I know what you mean, I just go lucky and work for a place with a 3D printer. There is always shapeways.com? you could print the whole thing for around $80.

Andy on June 4, 2011 said:

I have listed this on my blog www.3dfuture.com.au - great project!

Roboduck on June 5, 2011 said:

Thanks! Glad you like it!

Roboduck on May 31, 2011 said:

Thanks for all the kind comments!

I have a new version printing as I type. I've added a battery compartment, 3mm LED holes, single body (instead of two halves) and new center beam for 1/2" OD - 1/16" acrylic tube. I need to order the LEDs, battery and a few other things but Ill post some new pictures when it is done sometime tomor
row! :-D

dombeef on May 28, 2011 said:

Amazing!

Good job!

dombeef on May 28, 2011 said:

And can we get a picture of the back?

Thanks!

Keavon on May 28, 2011 said:

I wish I had a 3D printer that could print with supports...

:'(

That's a wonderful model though!

seaside1508 on May 28, 2011 said:

this is really cool! hopefully this prints as well on an InVision. have you thought about EL wire? but that might be too bulky, since this is so tiny. I'd love a Solidworks file!

Roboduck on May 31, 2011 said:

Thanks. I think the converter + battery would be too big. Good idea though, I love the look of EL wire :)

If you want the SolidWorks file send me and email and Ill send you the files.

spirail on May 28, 2011 said:

awesome!

how much is a ProJet SD 3000 anyway?
and how much are materials? are they easy to get?

Roboduck on May 31, 2011 said:

It was close to $63,000 so its not cheap by any means. As far as easy to get, I would have no idea?

Anonymous on May 27, 2011 said:

Could you upload the whole gun as a single STL file?

Roboduck on May 27, 2011 said:

Sure do you want the hollowed out version or the solid version?

cyanul on May 27, 2011 said:

WOW!!!!!!

This is really cool!!!!!

I have been looking for something like this for a while! :-D

MOTA on May 27, 2011 said:

PLA?

7777773 on May 26, 2011 said:

This is a fantastic design!

Landru on May 26, 2011 said:

Is this a single body in solidworks,multibody, or assembly?

Roboduck on May 26, 2011 said:

The main body is a single part with multiple bodies and the claw is a single part and single body. Its a bit of a messy file but it works. Modeling the main body as a single part makes combining and splitting features easier. The SolidWorks file I used for printing is not the same as the STEP file I posted on GrabCAD.

mifga on May 26, 2011 said:

All right, all right. Not have access to affordable SLS I've gotta figure out how to print this using additive methods and support.

Roboduck on May 26, 2011 said:

You could print it through Shapeways using their frosted detail or frosted ultra detail. I believe thay are using ProJet SD 3000 and Projet HD 3000 printers as well.

Othewise Id be happy to help modify the model for additive printing?

schmarty on May 26, 2011 said:

This is straight-up incredible! Nicely done!!

droftarts on May 26, 2011 said:

Well done, robots! That's a very high quality print. What was it printed on?

Roboduck on May 26, 2011 said:

Thanks! It was printed on a 3D Systems ProJet SD 3000.

syvwlch on May 26, 2011 said:

The make is a lie! :-D

Joking aside, that is teh awesome.

Roboduck on May 26, 2011 said:

Thanks, Glad you like it. I am new here and this is my first post so if you have any suggestions let me know!

Collections

View all
portal turret
Aperture Laboratories
by RobTFirefly
Comics & Games
by zabana
Things
by taiyetos

Liked by

View all

License

All Rights Reserved
Portal Gun by Roboduck is licensed under the All Rights Reserved license.

More from Roboduck

⇪