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Stereolithography (.stl)
Total files
Slicer settings
Mesh error check
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Support
Lifetime support from Gambody team
Update requests
not specified
Model versions
FFF/FDM
Assembly method
Connectors
Features
Improved version of the model with new joints and connections;
Highly articulated design (pelvis, hips, arm cannons);
Includes Ammo Loader accessory;
Comes with a display platform;
Model can be wired with real wires or TPU filament;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use short pins cut from regular 1.75 mm PLA filament for connection. These pins are highlighted in red throughout the PDF and video assembly instructions;
DLP/SLA
Eco parts
Assembly method
Connectors
Features
Improved version of the model with new joints and connections;
Highly articulated design (pelvis, hips, knees, shoulders, arm cannons, operator panel);
Features retractable pistons;
Articulated ammo belt;
Includes Ammo Loader accessory;
Comes with a display platform;
Model can be wired with either real wires;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Optionally, for added strength and rigidity, the static assembly joints can be glued together;
FFF/FDM
Assembly method
Connectors, Short PLA pins
Features
Initial version of the model;
Highly articulated design with retractable pistons and ratchets for firm pose;
Poseable cockpit controls (console, joysticks, pedals, levers);
Flexible, articulated ammo belt;
Includes Ammo Loader accessory;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use separate connectors (part "210_Ge_lock_x54", requires 54 copies), or short pins cut from regular 1.75 mm PLA filament. These pins are highlighted in red throughout the PDF and video assembly instructions;
Additional details
Part of diorama
No
Special pack included
No
You can get the STL files of Matrix APU for 3D printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.
Watch the tutorial on how to assemble the 3D printed Matrix APU Model from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.
Also, you may like the Neo 3D Print Model, as well as the Morpheus 3D Printing Design.
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FAQ:
This 3D model comes with StereoLithography (.STL) files optimized for 3D printing. You'll get digital files, not a physical product
Before printing, take a look at Printing Details for recommended settings and tips to achieve better results.
Matrix APU 3D Printer Files | Assembly + Action includes 2 version(s) for the supported 3D printer type(s): FFF/FDM, DLP/SLA. Files are available for download after purchase.
See the Description and Specifications sections for more details about this model.
3D model history
In the desperate, machine-dominated future of The Matrix trilogy, Zion stands as humanity's last bastion. Against the relentless, swarming Sentinels, Zion's primary defense isn't sleek technology, but robust, human-piloted mechs—the Armored Personnel Units, or APUs. These powerful hydraulic robots, exposed and formidable, represent Zion's grit and determination. Immortalized in the iconic Battle for Zion in The Matrix Revolutions, APUs like Captain Mifune's became symbols of courage, showcasing raw firepower and surprising agility as they defended the docks against overwhelming odds. Their functional, almost industrial design, with exposed pistons, heavy cannons, and a visible pilot, speaks to the necessity and pragmatism of Zion's military forces.
Bringing this crucial piece of The Matrix universe to life as a 3D print model required immense dedication to detail. This Matrix APU 3D model is fully articulated and captures the essence of Zion's frontline defense, meticulously recreating the complex hydraulics, the operator's cockpit with its joysticks and pedals, and the signature twin 30 mm rapid-fire cannons. This detailed 3D printed robot features an ammo belt that is realistically assembled from separate parts, designed to remain fully articulated for dynamic posing. Furthermore, the model features mounting holes throughout for optional wire installation in any configuration chosen, adding another layer of realism to this powerful Matrix APU. This representation of an iconic mech from The Matrix is ready for your 3D-printed collection!
3D printing model features
Model-specific features:
- Highly articulated design with specialized joints at the pelvis, hips, knees, shins, feet, toes, shoulders, arm cannons, and operator panel;
- Retractable pistons throughout the APU's frame that compress and extend as you pose the hips, knees, feet, toes, and shoulders;
- Fully poseable pilot's console: joystick panel, pedals, and firing levers;
- Articulated ammo belt assembled from separate parts for dynamic display;
- Includes the detailed Ammo Loader accessory;
- Comes with a dedicated display platform.
Printing & assembly details:
- Provided as error-free STL files compatible with most 3D printers;
- Optimized part division minimizes support material and ensures smooth surface detail;
- The assembly parts in the FFF/FDM version come in the recommended print orientations for easy bed placement;
- Assembly manual in PDF and video formats is included for both FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA versions;
- The model is available in recommended scales of 1:32 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:64 for the DLP/SLA version, based on the 4-meter height of the Armored Personnel Unit.
What will you get after purchase?
- 3 versions of Matrix APU STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA — files for all versions are available for download after the purchase;
- STL files of high-poly Matrix APU for 3D printing consist of 380 files;
- Sizes for:
- FFF/FDM: 575 mm wide, 525 mm high, 486 mm deep;
- DLP/SLA: 239 mm wide, 263 mm high, 217 mm deep;
- Assembly Manual for 1.1 FFF/FDM and 1.1 DLP/SLA versions in PDF and video formats;
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura, Bambu Studio, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.
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Below you'll find detailed slicing settings for Bambu Studio 2.0+, Orca Slicer 2.0+, UltiMaker Cura 5.0+, PrusaSlicer 2.0+, Slic3r 1.3+, Simplify3D 5.0+ to help you get the best results when printing this model. These settings are optimized specifically for this 3D model, but please note they may need slight adjustments depending on your printer or filament. When in doubt, refer to your printer's user manual.
To avoid printing issues and achieve the best quality, we highly recommend applying the following settings:
Bambu Studio 2.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
But you can paint the seam if you want.
You have to calibrate this parameter
You have to calibrate this parameter
You have to calibrate this parameter
For pins and power elements of the structure, such as the vehicle frame, use 3 loop
Disabled for vehicles and enabled for characters
For 0,2 Layer Height
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v2, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
We also recommend placing and removing supports manually in some places using special button
1-2 loops for more thick support
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Bottom Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
You have to calibrate this parameter which one is better for your filament
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
For PLA and PETG filament types
5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate
You have to calibrate this parameter
Read the description on your filament roll
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
Orca Slicer 2.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
But you can paint the seam if you want.
0.01-0.05 You have to calibrate this parameter
0.01-0.05 You have to calibrate this parameter
0.1-0.2 You have to calibrate this parameter
For pins and power elements of the structure, such as the vehicle frame, use 3 loop
Disabled for vehicles and ships, enabled for characters
For 0,2 Layer Height
For 0,2 Layer Height
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example, Anycubic Kobra 3 Or Bambulab A1, you can select the maximum recommended values.
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
We also recommend placing and removing supports manually in some places using special button
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Bottom Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
For PLA and PETG filament types
5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate
Read the description on your filament roll
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
You have to calibrate this parameter
Read the description on your filament roll and increase this parameter for fast printers
Read the description on your filament roll
This field is filled in according to your printer specifications when you add it to the slicer.
You can add custom G-code here for the start and end of the print. However, be careful - this is for advanced users only!
You have to calibrate your printer using Ge retraction test models
Retraction Length: For direct-drive setups use 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm; for Bowden extruders use 5 to 7 mm
This is how fast the filament is pulled back—40-60 mm/s for direct drive and 30-50 mm/s for Bowden setups.
You have to calibrate this parameter: Reduce it until the printer starts to hit the parts with the nozzle during printing, then increase it by 0.2.
UltiMaker Cura 5.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
To increase the strength of the print parts, use wall line count: 3
For pins and connectors use 50% Infill
These parameters are for standard PLA plastic. If you are using a different type of plastic, check the printing temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Also, read the description on your filament spool. For fast printers, add +30 °C to the current parameters.
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise.
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
Use this value other than 0 if your nozzle catches on the internal infill during travel moves. Try to keep this value as low as possible in height.
Use normal supports to support large, straight surfaces (most mechanical or technical parts).
You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Use 1 instead of 0 if your supports are thin and tall. They will be harder to remove, but much stronger.
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
Use tree supports to support complex objects, such as characters.
You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
Use a skirt for all parts when printing on outdated printers.
Use a brim when printing thin but tall parts, as well as parts with a small bed adhesion area.
PrusaSlicer 2.0+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
for 0.2 Layer Height
But you can paint the seam if you want.
(for PLA and PETG)
(5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate)
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
(45-50 degree)You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer
and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Top contact Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try
increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Top contact Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try
increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Increase this parameter if the supports are hard to remove from walls
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise. Use the minimum value for outdated printers without acceleration calibration, and the maximum value for modern printers if you need it.
These settings only work for 3D printers with multiple extruders
You can try setting all parameters in this section, except the First layer, to values between 0.75% of your nozzle diameter and 1.25% of your nozzle diameter. Adjusting them will help you work out the optimal parameters for the best quality for your print. As for the First layer, you can set it to 150% of the diameter of your nozzle for better adhesion to the build plate (for a nozzle with a diameter of 0.4 mm, the First layer extrusion width can be from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm)
For better printing quality you have to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test model.
Check your filament manufacturer's temperature recommendations on the spool.
Cooling parameters depends on the material you use for printing.
*for PLA
Slic3r 1.3+ For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
120-150% of your Layer Height
For 0.12 Layer Height
For 0.12 Layer Height
For pins and connectors use 50% Infill
Use skirt for outdated 3d printers
(5-8 mm is optional for small prints that have bad adhesion to the build plate)
Enable this parameter if your model requires supports
(45-60 degree)You have to calibrate this parameter according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models
Contact Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise. Use the minimum value for outdated printers without acceleration calibration, and the maximum value for modern printers if you need it.
You have to calibrate this parameter from 0.9 to 1.1 according to the capabilities of your printer and your filament, using a Gambody test models.
Check your filament manufacturer's temperature recommendations on the spool.
Cooling parameters depends on the material you use for printing.
Calibrate this value if you need to reduce or improve the adhesion between the plastic and the heat bed
Your current nozzle diameter
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
Simplify3D 5.0+ Your current nozzle diameter
You have to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models.
You need to calibrate this parameter using Gambody test models. These values are average values for a Direct Drive extruder; for a Bowden extruder, the values should be increased.
For better quality use 0.12 mm layer height, for fast printing use 0.2 mm layer height. For pins and the Ge connectors, use 0.2 layer height.
For 0,2 Layer Height
For 0,2 Layer Height
To increase the strength of the print parts, use Outline Perimeters: 3
You can enable this parameter to print rounded or spherical models, as well as character models.
Use this option only if your parts are too tight. but better calibrate your printer extrusion
Use this option only if your parts are too tight. but better calibrate your printer extrusion
Use 2 and more if you want to create skirt instead brim
1-2 for skirt and 10-20 for brim
Use for wipe nozzle if you need
Use For ABS filament
For pins and connectors use 50% Infill
Top Z distance = 1-1.3 layer Height. If the supports are hard to remove, try increasing this setting by 0.1-0,4 mm
Calibrate your filament and detect optimal temperature for it
Average temperature for PLA filament
The parameters in this tab vary greatly, it all depends on the quality of your printer. For example, if you have a classic Ender3, stick to the minimum parameters, but if you have a newer printer, for example Anycubic cobra 3 v3, you can select the maximum recommended values
Settings for advanced users, change these parameters only if you have sufficient 3D printing expertise.
DLP/SLA
Improved version of the model with new joints and connections;
Highly articulated design (pelvis, hips, knees, shoulders, arm cannons, operator panel);
Features retractable pistons;
Articulated ammo belt;
Includes Ammo Loader accessory;
Comes with a display platform;
Model can be wired with either real wires;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Optionally, for added strength and rigidity, the static assembly joints can be glued together;
FFF/FDM
Improved version of the model with new joints and connections;
Highly articulated design (pelvis, hips, arm cannons);
Includes Ammo Loader accessory;
Comes with a display platform;
Model can be wired with real wires or TPU filament;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use short pins cut from regular 1.75 mm PLA filament for connection. These pins are highlighted in red throughout the PDF and video assembly instructions;
FFF/FDM
Initial version of the model;
Highly articulated design with retractable pistons and ratchets for firm pose;
Poseable cockpit controls (console, joysticks, pedals, levers);
Flexible, articulated ammo belt;
Includes Ammo Loader accessory;
The assembly parts are connected using specially designed integrated connectors that fit securely into the corresponding slots. Some model parts use separate connectors (part "210_Ge_lock_x54", requires 54 copies), or short pins cut from regular 1.75 mm PLA filament. These pins are highlighted in red throughout the PDF and video assembly instructions;
