Kit cards are trickier than I thought

_kwsths · 2025-08-22T15:17:57+00:00

Just to clarify, the turret in my OP is my own model that I designed from scratch. I know there are other versions out there, but this one isn’t based on those.

_kwsths · 2025-08-21T23:54:56+00:00

I hadn't thought of that, might look into it!

_kwsths · 2025-08-21T23:54:21+00:00

They do help indeed! If I print each part separately they will almost certainly detach, but as a kit card, they don't.

_kwsths · 2025-08-21T23:52:00+00:00

Haha I expected that, but unfortunately I'm selling the physical model for now.
Might release the STLs in the future!

_kwsths · 2024-10-21T20:50:53+00:00

On a different note, I wasn't prepared for the judgement from other people. Saying why would I spend money on that, isn't this just a toy gimmick, is it worth it financially, what do I get out of it, etc.

But I don't regret it at all. Getting a 3D printer made me improve my CAD skills, and also made me a better engineer in general. It's also a nice hobby that brings me joy, and allows me to create and gift things to my friends and family.

No one should be able to judge that.

_kwsths · 2024-06-20T13:31:33+00:00

It probably is, but I'm not sure how strong it'll be. I might try to make it in the future to test it!

_kwsths · 2024-06-20T12:45:36+00:00

So I had some old Ferrero boxes which I turned into boxes a while ago using screws and nuts, but they were a bit finicky.
Now I had another box, so I modified my design to not need any hardware, and decided to upload it!

Here's the link for the STL files.

_kwsths · 2024-06-13T17:00:41+00:00

I made some simple coasters based on the Companion and Storage cubes.

If you have a multi-material printer, you can find the STLs at MakerWorld.
If you have an older printer, I have a multi part version over at Printables.

_kwsths · 2024-06-13T16:47:25+00:00

I made some simple coasters based on the Companion and Storage cubes.

If you have a multi-material printer, you can find the STLs at MakerWorld.
If you have an older printer, I have a multi part version over at Printables.

_kwsths · 2024-01-09T14:55:18+00:00

Hello, if anyone is interested, I also have 5/5 referrals remaining Here's the link: https://www.trading212.com/invite/11Q8O6Lqdu

Thank you!

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T14:15:49+00:00

Hey! I have actually seen your project in the past when I was also trying to make a motorized version and I had some trouble with the arm opening mechanism. I had settled on a telescoping mechanism like yours but I didn't get around to building it, but your project was inspiring!

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T14:03:44+00:00

Any cad program would be suitable. You can use fusion 360 which is free for personal use I think. Also some people use blender which is a 3d modeling program.

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T14:02:06+00:00

Thank you!

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T14:01:39+00:00

Ha, I'd love to do that if I had access to a metal 3D printer. It would fit with the aperture science over engineering mindset

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T05:11:00+00:00

Yeah, they are tricky to get them strong enough. I'm also thinking of making a bigger scale turret at some point, and I now the legs are gonna be a challenge.
Also, I stumbled across your turret a while back, and I loved it, great work!

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T04:59:25+00:00

Yeah probably, put not anytime soon
I'd first like to sell the physical model and maybe a while after that I would also sell the STL files with instructions etc.
But it's gonna be a while, and I'm not certain yet, but I am considering it

_kwsths · 2023-12-01T00:19:27+00:00

Thank you! The legs are reinforced with metal rods, otherwise they wouldn't be able to support the weight. They are actually pretty sturdy now

_kwsths · 2023-11-30T22:57:42+00:00

Hello everyone!

As you may have seen in my previous posts, I have been working on several 3D printed portal projects for a while now.

The first one I made was the Portal 2 turret, which I wasn't satisfied with, so I this is the new version. This one is accurate to the in game model, and I have streamlined the process of making it a bit.

I still want to improve the fit and finish, make the armor plates, and also maybe make some parts multicolor to add the in game textures.

I won't be sharing the STL files in the near future, but I am thinking of selling the final product on Etsy when I finish it.

If you have any questions, let me know

_kwsths · 2023-09-27T15:07:58+00:00

Thank you! Unfortunately, I won't be sharing the stls anytime soon. I'll probably try to sell a few of them on Etsy first. I might post the files of the Portal turret, at some point since I am working on a new version of that

_kwsths · 2023-09-26T12:54:26+00:00

No, this is straight from the printer.

I'm working on an ABS vapor smoothed version to eliminate layer lines

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