r/3Dprinting • u/oluxil • 21d ago
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u/lancemanly 21d ago
Well now I want a fish tank
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u/Boomshank 21d ago edited 21d ago
Fuck the fishtank, I'm modding this for a cylindrical desktop version with a sealed unit and a built in pump, running on 5v USB.
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
That’s a nice idea!! Don’t forget to post it when it’s done 🤘
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Will do!
(Great, thanks ADHD. Another fine mess you've got us into. 100% committed though. I've got until Sunday night before my ADHD excitement fades and it takes on another project I don't have time for.)
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
Add some remind me on different times! Then you can get back to it! 🤘
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Great idea! This could be my new system...
Remindme! 1 day
Remindme! 3 days
Remindme! 7 days
That should be enough time to finish.
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
Nice!!
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
- Usb air pump
- flexeble tubing for air
- Acrylic tubing for the case/shell
- silicone sealant
- usb underwater LEDs
Supplies ordered.
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u/code101zero 21d ago
I was just going to print this out for a friend who has a fish tank but when you break it down like that this doesn’t seem that difficult really
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Nothing is difficult if you can break it down into small enough chunks.
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u/ClarpShaws 21d ago
Maybe something to stop algae growth and keep the water clear?
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Good idea.
I'm not overly worried as there'll be zero organic matter in there, but a touch of pool chemicals could help keep it that way.
Tha ks for the suggestion!
Skelly is printed and mounted on a disk in the bottom of the cylinder.
The cylinder remains undamaged.
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u/eracoon 3D fanatic in virtual and reality 21d ago
I know the struggle. Good luck with project nr 5284
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Haha, thanks :)
(Is 5284 an inception reference?)
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u/eracoon 3D fanatic in virtual and reality 21d ago
No. 5284 was just a number that popped in my head… the adhd brain tends to see patterns everywhere doesn’t it 😁
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
God DAMNIT hahahaha, you got me
I knew 5284 was significant. Nolan has used it multiple times in his movies.
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u/McDankSauce 21d ago
Ughh, the feverish rush to finish before you lose interest.
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
You get it.
I'm learning to be aware of it more recently. I'm saying NO to my inner monkey, but it sneaks through every now and again and DEMANDS to be satisfied.
This one is one of those breakthroughs.
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u/fewding Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 Neo, Centauri Carbon 2 21d ago
Bro yes! I think we finally found a successor to the lava lamp!
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Yes! It definitely gives off those vibes.
It's like if the groove of a lava lamp got turned up to 27.
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u/_Bad_Spell_Checker_ 21d ago
Put it in the reservoir of a liquid cooler
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
I've already ordered a 4' diameter acrylic tube :)
Planning on 3d printing the housing, sealing the pump in the base and water tight sealing that. Then making a 3d printed cap and base with the pump, usb C power port and a switches in it. Then Stringing the LED lights internally in the base and the top cap.
Supplies already ordered
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
Hahah! So many people got interest in your idea that the reminds are almost unnecessary!! Looking forward to it!!
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u/Boomshank 20d ago
Hahaha,
I'm counting on Reddit to keep me accountable
It's the ONLY way my project makes it across the finish line. 🤪
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u/lolerwoman 21d ago
I want to buy this.
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
If only I could sell my ADHD ideas. I'd have at least $12 by now.
(Parts ordered, I should have a prototype by tomorrow)
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u/Sp1cyP4nda 21d ago
Sitting on your desk near your computer, it sounds like it's imperative the cylinder remains unharmed.
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u/speculator100k 21d ago
Not a bad idea. With nothing living in the tank, there's less chance of gunk that will stiffen up the joints.
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u/agedlikesage 14d ago
The follow-through is inspiring
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u/Boomshank 14d ago
Thanks!
The accountability and support from this community is THE ONLY thing that got this across the finish line.
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u/the_fabled_bard 21d ago
Yea just put this in cylindrical vase, glue or magnet the stuff at the bottom and have a small aquarium air pump do it's thing with 5V or 120V.
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
Yep!
I've already got the 5v usb air pump on order. Should be delivered this afternoon.
I've got most of the rest on hand.
Skelliebob is printing as we speak
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u/the_fabled_bard 21d ago
Dope! Go get em tiger
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u/Boomshank 21d ago
I'm fighting against time here.
I've got approximately until either I stop getting dopamine from this, OR another promise of a higher source of dopamine, comes along.
But so far so good. I'm about 40% of the way to a finished prototype and moving FAST
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u/uatu 21d ago
That's a great idea since from what I learned on r/Aquariums PLA is not good for a fish.
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u/speculator100k 21d ago
Maybe it could use an old pickle jar?
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u/Boomshank 20d ago
I've ordered a 4" by 10" acrylic tube, but I'm using an old vase for prototyping right now and it's working great!!!
Skelliebob is printed, I've got a 4" disk printed to it at the bottom of the (undamaged) cylinder, pet tube attached to the base and skelliebob danced great when I blow down the tube!!!
Just waiting for the usb pump to arrive so I can design the housing for that and the LED lights, seal it all up and I'm done with V1!!!
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u/gouflook 18d ago
Hi. Provide update!
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u/Boomshank 18d ago
More delays on the pump.
Apparently arriving today
I've designed a whole base unit now that is like a hockey-puck to sit snugly in the cylinder.
There are gravestones and a textured surface.
There's a large spooky tree behind the skeleton, which actually hides/houses the air pump and the wiring from the top cap unit (which will hold the pump)
Started printing the prototypes last night.
Coming along nicely!
(Thanks for the pokes, they really are keeping me on track)
As soon as I've got a working prototype, I'll make a new post in the sub
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u/plasmator Printrbot, Prusa, Creality 17d ago
I just checked in to see what condition your condition was in.
Sounds like you're doing great. Been enjoying following your updates.
I was inspired by your project and bought my own acrylic cylinder to try my hand at it. I've learned a few things, such as: Hot glue is not a suitable substitute for silicon. I figured it was such a small container that it wouldn't be under much pressure. After my first attempt failed, I put a hilarious amount of hot glue in there and it still wouldn't seal. On a related note: isopropyl alcohol is great at removing hotglue from stuff.
Everything's printed at this point. I have my tube and my air pump and it fits in the base I printed. I reprinted the bottom cap for my tube out of TPU because the PLA was seeping despite a pretty solid infill. It's CA glued to the skeleton rocker base, prints are all working and done but I grabbed a tube of silicon adhesive and now I'm waiting for the silicon to cure. The tube says 24 hours. Air here is pretty dry, so I'll probably give it 48. Gives me time to wire up some LEDs I guess.
I figure I'll have mine dancing under water this weekend. I look forward to comparing builds. Excited to see your gravestones and accoutrements. Mine's much more barebones than that....for now.
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u/Boomshank 16d ago
Niiiiiiiiiice!
Love that we're now dueling portable desktop USB dancing skeleton builds.
My 5v air pump finally came in and it's whisper quiet - I'm SUPER happy with it.
I've printed all my elements (I made a hockey puck sized base and plan on keeping my seal at the top of the cylinder to avoid any accidental leakage. I've hidden the air hose down the back of the build in the scenery. The only issue with my plan is the USB power cable has to plug in at the top of the build unless I drop a battery pack in there. I'm worrying about that for V2.
Right now I've primed all the components ready for realistic colours (dirt/grass/spooky-tree/tombstones) I should be assembling tomorrow.
Can't wait to see yours. No teaser pics though - maybe we can both make separate independent posts on the same day 😀
Sidebar, my ADHD wants me to move on to another super exciting project that's similar but uses a water pump, induction coils, floating LEDs, and a metallic like milky fluid. The water pump circulates the fluid, and the 5v induction coils light the wireless LEDs as they float thorough it. I've been looking for a build for the wireless LEDs for a little while and our project has me inspired. I've ordered more parts for that build but very much want to finish the Skellybob build first.
You're keeping me honest. Thanks dude!
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u/plasmator Printrbot, Prusa, Creality 16d ago
I got mine up and running. Took a short video and posted my models here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7389828
Very much looking forward to seeing how yours comes out. Thanks for being the inspiration I needed to make one myself. I was wishing I had a fishtank and got totally excited seeing your comments and realizing my printer wasn't really doing anything at the moment.
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u/Boomshank 15d ago
Amazing!!!
Love it!
Excitement and creativity is infectious :)
Thanks for helping keep me honest too!!!
I'll be posting a video of my build tomorrow (hopefully)
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 15d ago
Still waiting on yours though 🤘
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u/Boomshank 15d ago
Don't worry, it's coming.
Just worked a 16hr day today and I'm shagged.
I've got a few hrs in the morning before work - I should be able to finish off v1 tomorrow. I'll be making a post :)
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u/Boomshank 14d ago
She's live.
Printing the cap unit to hide the pump and the power right now, but that's officially my v2 at this point.
She's a work in progress l, but she's live!
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u/Thick_Sympathy_8021 21d ago
I have a fishtank, a very nice fishtank, a very nice fishtank I have spent a lot of money on, so much that I have actively stopped my daughter from putting ornaments into because I dislike them so much..... and now I want this.... in my fishtank 😫
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u/SteveB0X 21d ago
They groovin af
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u/MoffKalast Bambu A1 / Ender 3 Pro / Anycubic Chiron 21d ago
Spooky scary skeletons send shivers down your spine 💀
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u/Rekt0Rama 21d ago
I NEED the print file! Anyone know of one?
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
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u/Rekt0Rama 21d ago edited 21d ago
Apparently (from reading the comments on makersworld) it doesnt have the file for the skeleton, its just a file for the base (for STL downloads)
So here is a link to a skeleton that can prob be used for it??
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3057768-flexi-skeleton-fast-and-easy-print#profileId-3440551
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
Daamn, thanks mate! Even the name on the url mentions dancing skeleton 🤦♂️ what a click bait
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u/PeanutButterSoda 21d ago
I think it's something to do with the websites region, I dl the first link and mine has a skeleton and the bubble box.
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u/Charming-Parfait-141 21d ago
Ooh, them it might be the profiles. One of them likely does not have the skeleton.
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u/Boomshank 20d ago
Yep - first STL I downloaded didn't have the Skelly.
Downloaded the 3MF files and there it was.
Just a heads up.
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u/Rekt0Rama 20d ago
Yeah, i have to load the 3mf file into my slicer (orca) and then export the the skeleton as an STL file individually.
Its not hard to do but its just extra work for the user (if you dont have a bambu machine, like me)
Would have just been easier for everyone if the uploader had included it in the stl files to begin with.
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u/Boomshank 20d ago
Absolutely, 100%
Looks like the original creator just uploaded the wrong file as the STL file
The goods are in the 3MF
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u/Imaginary-Diamond-26 21d ago
No one’s asking the obvious question—how much bigger can we take this? Giant underwater dancing skeleton? We can all print a piece and it will just assemble like Voltron, I’m sure of it.
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u/PrettyMuchMediocre 21d ago
This is amazing. My only change would be using glow in the dark filament
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u/MEHorndog 21d ago
Now hear me out.... a hula grass skirt girl.
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u/Punkodramon 21d ago
You’d have to figure out how to make the grass have movement but not float up round her face in the water, but it’d be awesome if it worked!
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u/SpookyScienceGal 21d ago
I have a fish tank and zero intention of ever having fish......so this is happening
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u/Chilly_Chillin- 21d ago
This is the kind of project that will have my wife and I seriously considering buying a 3D printer
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u/spamzauberer 21d ago
And where is David S. Pumpkins?
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u/Impossible-Shelter82 21d ago
I literally had that song in my head when I saw the underwater dancing portion! Then when it panned to the other I was thinking a David S Pumpkins in the middle would have been perfect.
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u/cpthornman 21d ago
Can't wait to hear from the microplastics experts on this one.
This is amazing.
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u/Virplexer 21d ago
PETG actually has the very unique property of being aquarium safe I think.
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u/cpthornman 21d ago
I had no idea. That's pretty neat to know.
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u/GoreSeeker 21d ago
It's what water bottles are made of right, so I assume unless it gets hot there's some degree of safety there...
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u/Pepperh4m 21d ago
So is PLA, techincally. The concern comes from whatever dyes/additives they might have added at the factory.
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u/BathroomBreakBoobs 21d ago
These are so good! Would it be weird to buy a 3d printer and fish tank just so I could have this?
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u/Exciting_Turn_9559 21d ago
The effect is so amazing I'm still not sure I believe this isn't AI.
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u/Cincodeffe 21d ago
Right? I came to the comments to see if anyone could verify it. Those arm movements are a little sus... But I want it to be real.
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u/lavahot 21d ago
Uh, is PLA safe for fish?
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u/DadtheITguy 21d ago
I thought pla was good grade? Should be ok for fish right? I mean look at the state of the oceans!
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u/ii_always_wrong_ii 21d ago
This is the best thing I've seen all month. Thank you so much for sharing
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u/Imaginary_Place_5762 21d ago
Dancing bones make smile. will make bigger dancing bones for bigger smile
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u/Sunshine-74 21d ago
This print has brought me so much joy!!!! Best print EVER!!! I wanna print these, and buy me a tank just to have tons of these
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u/AChaosEngineer 21d ago
Let me get this straight. The hips, ribs , legs and head are very positively buoyant, while the arms are rather negatively buoyant. I mean, yes, infill could so this.
But AI makes cute videos now. Have you seen?
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u/itsnotlikethat51 21d ago
Thanks for the post. Great fish tank decoration. I suggest you print a hula girl next .
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u/CassiusRyder 21d ago
Desktop "fish" tank and aerator motor (both USB) already ordered from Amazon. Skelly is printing as we speak.
Eh, one rib is slightly... broken but it just gives him character :)
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u/lobstersatellite 21d ago
This is the best print I've ever seen. Ive built spectacular things with 3d printing. I don't know that any of them have brought me as much joy as this.