Robotic Jumping Spider – Print-in-Place Mechanical Toy, No Supports

Meet the Robotic Jumping Spider, an ingenious print-in-place model by LambOfCAD that brings movement and curiosity right off your 3D printer. This articulated marvel prints entirely without supports—just slice, print, and watch it spring to life!

🔧 Key Features:

• Print-in-Place Articulation: Legs hinge and latch mid-print for instant flexibility—no assembly required.

• No Supports Needed: Designed smartly with ball-and-socket joints and latching pedipalps, eliminating the need for structure supports.

• Optimized for PLA: Best results achieved with PLA+ at 0.12 mm layer height and ~15% infill. Print speed: ~60 mm/s.

• Compact & Fun Size: Perfect desktop toy or a dynamic décor piece—prints quickly and looks impressive.

🎨 Recommended Printing Info:

• Material: PLA or PLA+ (PLA+ preferred)

• Layer Height: 0.12 mm

• Infill: ~15%

• Speed: 60 mm/s

• Printer: Tested successfully on Bambu P1P, but works on most FFF machines.

🧩 Why You’ll Love It:

• Instant Interaction: Skip assembly—once printed, pose, jump, and play immediately.

• Educational Tool: Great for learning about rigid-body mechanics, joints, and kinematics.
  

Whether you’re a hobbyist, educator, or student, the Robotic Jumping Spider showcases smart design and playful mechanics—all in a single-print package.