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*Monthly DOWNLOADS and BONUS Files can be found here....................................................................................................................................Hi folks,I know the last poll was a tough one! Closest runoff we have had in a couple years .The Ladybug was a fun challenge and a new mechanism for the wings was necessary to give it customizable options and the ability to "fly." 🤣I did go ahead and add the captured magnet version. For those that think you may want a keychain, don't forget you can add holes and loops. I played with all kinds of options and just felt overall, it was a little too bulky and articulated to make a keychain a viable option. But if you're feeling jazzy... give it a try.Happy Printing -Dan*Please consider tagging @flexifactory/ #flexifactory in your social posts so I can see your amazing prints! AND make sure to share in the private Flexi Factory discord :) To join discord, go to your pinned post and click the Discord Link! HEREPrint tips and Info:I successfully test printed between 60% and 115% for this one. You can go big, no problem. The smaller versions have the littlest legs, so use high quality materials and settings. I personally feel 70% is as small as you should go.

Right and left wings are interchangable, though there is a more correct way to place them.

8x3 magnets should be used for 100% and 6x2 magnets at 80%. Magnets are linked in the info below.

STL and 3MF files are included. * If you use the 3mf file, please remember that it is a painted project file for your convenience. You must check your material/printer/settings to make sure it works correctly for your printing project.

I print with, 15% infill/gyroid, .12 or .16 layer height for quality.

As usual, make sure you have good adhesion, especially for the mini versions. A glue stick works or I have switched to using on all my machines... a BIQU Cryopgrip Frostbite adhesion plate.

Gradient PLA works well with this model: I have a comprehensive list of Filament I use here: Amazon List

1st and 3rd photo is 100% 3MF magnet and regular versions: I used a glitter red that is currently unavailable, but linked another option Ziro Diamond Red. Also note I printed one version with the black body and face.

2nd photo is 90% 3MF: Overture Yellow, Sunlu White, Anycubic Black

4th photo is 80%: Ziro Peachy Sunrise and Sunlu Red for the WingsAll of my Public Releases that are not included this month can be purchased on My Mini Factory or Cults 3d with the 40% off code. See this post for more information: DISCOUNTS  Past Exclusives can also be found in this tab. Individual discount codes to buy for $3.99.

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Sam

Omg this is just too cute 😍

Ann Morgan

oh goodness! So cute! I'm excited for this one!

Auston A

Sorry if this has been answered somewhere. I'm having a hard time figuring it out. Where do I pause in slicer for the captured magnet?

Dan

It depends on the size, but pause on or just before the layer the magnet gets covered. You can do this when you scrub the layers. I will link the video below... and make sure to slice again AFTER you add the pause

Michael Jurinek

Why can't I find this download? I looked in my library after redeeming but don't see it.

Christine Whelan

Do the wings needs supports and do you think a brim is needed at 70%. Printing on a P1S, not a bedslinger ... I just hate peeling those brims lol

Jordin Hitt

Definitely one of my favorites you’ve done face-wise!

Jason Weems

Thanks... Just Thanks... I had an infestation of these in my house last year. My family saw me lose my entire mind trying to get rid of these... great now I am going to start the infestation.

DroneSkinz D

Very nice Mr D. Can't wait to print this one

Dan

Haha.. I am sorry :)

Dan

No supports needed and I did not print with brims in any of my tests..

Dan

This is a new file this month and I do not send the archive link until the last day of the month to redeem. So you will need to go to the download link right at the top of this post in order to get the files throughout the month.

Ray Hanson

I'm having trouble getting the file. I push where it says monthly downloads and bonus files here, but it does nothing.

Dan

When you click the download button it should open up the download page and all of the files are at the bottom of the page. If that not is not working for you, it may be blocking it on your device. You can also go to your patreon app or website under the pinned post, downloads. I would bookmark that page because that is where I put the files each time I add them.

Matthew Burns

the head keeps popping off, causing the antenna to not finish properly. Ill use a glue stick next time. i thought i would share in case someone else saw it too.

Dan

Great adhesion is always best. I use a cryogrio plate where I can or a thin layer of gluestick

James Barnett

We're having some issues printing this one. It comes out perfect with the exception of blemishes/flaws on the cheeks. Printed 12 and they all had the same issue. I'm curious if anyone else had a similar problem? The only other print I've ever had this issue with was the beaver.

Dan

Can you post photos and share some of your info in terms of machines and print settings on Discord please?

Scott Stewart

The painted file has 2 right wings and I see your note that they are interchangeable but there is a more correct way to place them. Could you update the painted file with a left or right? I tried painting the left wing but Bambu does not let me use the fill option on the bottom left dot

Dan

You can change the fill angle in the painter if you're starting from scratch. But you wouldn't need to do that if you use the 3M a file you should be able to just click and change the color to any color you like. I will take a look at the file and see if I can update that. They are identical wings just flipped, so they really do work both directions:-)

Nicholas Carrier

I do not see this file anywhere to download? Was it removed? All I can find is a place where it says "Coming June 4th"?

Scott Stewart

You know, I've never changed the fill angle and I've had a bambu for years! It worked, and thanks for the tip!

Lady A

im having problems with the layers under the mouth what do i need to do?

Dale Franzen

Love this print. Ran 6 of them at one time and came out flawless.

Ray Hanson

I'm doing it like I've always done it for months. It's not working for me. This is how I downloaded it since I've joined and now I don't know any other way of getting it

Ray Hanson

I go through the patreon app that's the only way I know how

Dan

Please add some photos and printer and material setting info to the Discord troubleshooting. That's the best way to get the information to see what may be happening if it's a machine issue or otherwise.

Dan

Link is right at the top it says downloads, once you click on it all the files for the month are available in that post which I will add to :-)

C M

This is great! Nana loved hers. Any chance we could see that cyber spider??? 🧐

donnamarie bruton

the antenna are not round - come out like teenie poops am i doing something wrong?

Carlos feliciano

i havent been able to download any of your files since feb and i keep messaging and you dont answer

Susie

I see the downloads, but its not an active link?

Layered_Legion

for some reason every file im downloading too print is green, is this normal?

Dan

Well this sounds like an odd problem. Can you explain further what you mean by green? Are you loading the STL into your slicer or you talking about 3mf file?

Dan

I'm sorry I'm not sure where you're messaging because I respond to messages here and on MMF everyday as well as my email. You can also message me on Discord as well. My email is flexifactory@gmail.com. Only active members can post on this feed so I know you have access to the files. Please go to the top of the post where it says downloads and bonuses and click on each of those links. It will take you to the specific post and the files are at the bottom of the page. This has to be done on a website and not an app on the iPhone. Additionally I emailed the archive link on the last day of each month and you simply need to click the link to redeem to a free MMF account and you will have access to every file. This has not changed in the last couple years. The only thing that has changed is that patreon does not email the files any longer. That is a platform change, so you do have to come here in order to get your files each month.

Dan

It would be helpful for you to add photos, and printer and material setting info into the troubleshooting on Discord. Hard to tell what's going on without further information.

Layered_Legion

Sry I just got into 3d printing and learning all these terms. Im taking the files directly off patreon and loading them into bambu studio. Not sure how too do the file change your talking about

Layered_Legion

I thought tge file would just download in colors

Dan

The files are zipped and need to be extracted. Please use the 3mf file for colors if you have a multicolor able machine.. Otherwise the stl is for single color.

Layered_Legion

Okay I believe i figured it out thank you!

John Cannon

same been that way since the first post about the lady bug, for me anyway.

John

i am trying to download this file. The download will not highlight

Dan

I apologize, this is the second time that all of the links in the post have magically dissapeared :( I'm going link below just in case this happens again. You can always go to the pinned post at the top of the page when you are logged in. Or the collections tab at the top of the page under downloads which will have the bonus files and the monthly downloads. That can be bookmarked for future use :-) https://www.patreon.com/posts/111565991?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=android_share

John

Thank you

Justine Taylor

I’m loving this ladybug soo much. Seriously I can’t stop fidgeting with it. I think I need this but a lightning bug. Like the same wings but the lightbulb kind of shape butt

Dan

On the captured magnet version there are little holes that you can see when you slice it. You would put a pause in the print and add the magnets and then the print finishes and covers the magnets so they are installed

Susie

oh I love the lightbulb butt idea!

D&K CUSTOM PRINTS

Yeeeeessss!!! Please!!!! This ladybug is so amazing! Please add a Lightning Bug too!

eric barker

I am a patreon for a few years now, but I can't find the ladybugs anywhere

Dan

The ladybugs are exclusive, so they are not available on the platform. They move off after the first month, depending on when you were a member you should be able to get them on the server when they're released but if you did not download them you would be able to get them on MMF as a archive file

Belinda Scott

If I subscribed today specifically for lady bug, am I a day late? Sorry I’ve been reading for an hour and can’t figure how to get it

Dan

The ladybug was from 3 months ago and was included for the members who voted on it at that time. After the initial month of release it is vaulted for 3 months. The good news is it's about to come out again for $3.99 for new members! I will be sending out the Vault info with all of the links to purchase for anybody who wanted to grab that older design tomorrow. There are several items out of the Vault since January of 2024.

Belinda Scott

This is the best news. I signed up just for this file as a lovely friend is obsessed with ladybugs. Thank you

Belinda Scott

Is it sad that i have spent my day glued to this feed hahaha... so keen to buy and print tonight