Source Files

Description

Printing Details

This 3D Model of the Heart of Gold consists of files in StereoLithography (.Stl) format that is optimized for 3D printing.

Before printing the files, we strongly recommend reading the PRINTING DETAILS section.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

2 versions of Heart of Gold STL files for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA - files for all versions are available for download after the purchase;
STL files of high-poly Heart of Gold Model for 3D printing consist of 32 parts;
Sizes:
FFF/FDM: 78 mm tall, 134 mm wide, 409 mm deep;
FFF/FDM on the platform: 101 mm tall, 134 mm wide, 409 mm deep;
DLP/SLA: 39 mm tall, 67 mm wide, 205 mm deep;
DLP/SLA on the platform: 50 mm tall, 67 mm wide, 205 mm deep;
Assembly Manual for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF and video formats;
Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer for the best print;
Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

Detailed information about this 3D printing model is available in the DESCRIPTION section.


	File Name	File Size	Time / Filament	Object Size (x/y/z mm)
	_01_bodyPart_a_FrontT_FDM (repaired).stl	6.31 MiB	31 h 5 min 22 m	134 x 40 x 158	Download
	_02_bodyPart_b_FrontBot_F DM (repaired).stl	8.03 MiB	21 h 18 min 13 m	132 x 152 x 21	Download
	_03_bodyPart_c_Mid_FDM (r epaired).stl	2.32 MiB	7 h 40 min 4 m	59 x 31 x 106	Download
	_04_bodyPart_d_Rr_FDM (re paired).stl	5.29 MiB	21 h 27 min 12 m	126 x 88 x 97	Download
	_05_bodyPart_e_T_FDM (rep aired).stl	2.71 MiB	3 h 60 min 3 m	55 x 16 x 77	Download
	_06_bodyPart_f_Rr_FDM (re paired).stl	1.23 MiB	7 h 44 min 4 m	75 x 62 x 33	Download
	_07_bodyPlane_V1_bot_FDM (repaired).stl	0.68 MiB	2 h 48 min 2 m	52 x 125 x 6	Download
	_08_bodyPlane_V2_bot_FDM (repaired).stl	0.65 MiB	2 h 45 min 2 m	52 x 125 x 6	Download
	_09_engineGlassRed_FDM (r epaired).stl	0.12 MiB	46 min <1 m	55 x 19 x 5	Download
	_10_bodyLampRed_X6_FDM (r epaired).stl	0.09 MiB	1 min <1 m	3 x 3 x 3	Download
	_11_bodyLampGlass_FDM (re paired).stl	0.19 MiB	2 min <1 m	4 x 4 x 4	Download
	_12_standPart_a_V1_FDM (r epaired).stl	1.31 MiB	8 h 17 min 4 m	90 x 88 x 24	Download
	_13_standPart_a_V2_FDM (r epaired).stl	1.24 MiB	8 h 7 min 4 m	90 x 88 x 24	Download
	_14_standPart_b_X2_FDM (r epaired).stl	0.41 MiB	2 h 6 min 1 m	44 x 82 x 11	Download
	_15_standPart_c_X2_FDM (r epaired).stl	0.23 MiB	31 min <1 m	12 x 48 x 10	Download
	_16_bodyConnector_X2_FDM (repaired).stl	0.01 MiB	1 h 23 min 1 m	45 x 19 x 19	Download
	_17_bodyNoseConnector_FDM (repaired).stl	0.28 MiB	1 h 16 min 1 m	125 x 142 x 6	Download
	_18_bodyTailPin_X2_FDM (r epaired).stl	0.01 MiB	23 min <1 m	29 x 26 x 3	Download
	Keychain (repaired).stl	0.35 MiB	23 min <1 m	30 x 30 x 2	Download
	Tag (repaired).stl	1.70 MiB	1 h 18 min 1 m	150 x 18 x 5	Download
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ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comedy science fiction franchise is known and loved by millions of people around the world. After the destruction of Earth, human protagonist Arthur Dent and alien travel writer Ford Prefect together with their companions, galactic president Zaphod Beeblebrox, an astrophysicist Trillian and an unhappy robot named Marvin, travel to the legendary planet named Magrathea on the sleekest and the most cutting-edge spaceship of the galaxy, the Heart of Gold.

Our contributing 3D artist was inspired by the distinctive design of the Heart of Gold creating this impressive model for 3D printing. The starship has an oblong shape and elongated body, the tiny window panels are beautifully arranged at the front side of the hull. The unique feature of the Heart of Gold is that the spacecraft is powered by the Infinite Improbability Drive, a small golden box at the heart of the ship. There are tunnels for LED lights that allow you to introduce lighting inside the cockpit and in the engine. Just imagine this stylish elaborate model in your collection! The Heart of Gold is a must for every connoisseur of beauty!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

The Heart of Gold model for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 85 hours in total.

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible, minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, and make use of the active elements designed by Gambody Engineers, the starship was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the FFF/FDM 1.0 version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won’t face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model’s file you will also receive “Assembly Manual” for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA 1.0 versions in PDF and video formats. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and “Assembly Manual” before getting down to the Heart of Gold 3D printing model.

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The model’s scale was calculated from the length of the Heart of Gold. The 3D printing model’s chosen scales are 1:350 for the FFF/FDM version and 1:700 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

Contains 18 parts;
A printed model is 78 mm tall, 134 mm wide, 409 mm deep;
A printed model on the platform is 101 mm tall, 134 mm wide, 409 mm deep;
The nameplates for the platform with alternative lettering;
Two bottom lid options - solid and with openings for the platform;
Possibility to introduce lighting inside the model;
All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:

Contains 14 parts;
A printed model is 39 mm tall, 67 mm wide, 205 mm deep;
A printed model on the platform is: 50 mm tall, 67 mm wide, 205 mm deep;;
The nameplates for the platform with alternative lettering;
Two bottom lid options - solid and with openings for the platform;
Possibility to introduce lighting inside the model;
All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

You can get the Heart of Gold model 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 a Heart of Gold 3D Printing Model on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like Marvin The Paranoid Android 3D Printing Model and other Starship 3D Printing Models.

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FAQ:

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer software.

Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use, and especially the particular assembly part you are working with. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review, and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.

Note:

You can scale up the model (downscaling for FFF/FDM 3D printers is not recommended!);

All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.

Cura printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Cura 5.2.1 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, Creality Ender 3 Pro with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Simplify3D 5.0.0 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, FLSUN v400, Ender3 S1 with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Slic3r printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

PrusaSlicer printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in PrusaSlicer 2.3.1. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download