The jumping frog

Frogs are cool and making a 3D printable version that is able to jump was a fun project, so here you go. The back legs have 3 joints just like a real frog and can store up a fair bit of energy. The center spring is not necessary, but will increase the stability and jump distance of the frog.

Press down on the ”bottom” of the frog will dragging your finger off it and it will JUMP! Up to 1.2m/4 feet in total distance traveled, Its also kinda cute I guess.

Easy to print and assemble, for best results use 8mm or less layer height with no supports.

Both an AMS and nonAMS version is available for coloring the eyes.

Printables:

• 1x FrogMainBody or FrogMainBodyNoAMS
• 2x back-leg (1 mirrored)
• 2x front-leg (1 mirrored)
• 2x front-foot-bottom (1 mirrored)
• 1x center spring (not necessary)
• 2x frog-eye if NoAMS

Assembly:

1. Slot in the back legs in their appropriate slots, make sure they face the correct way. It should make a small “click”, you might have to press a bit

2. Slot in the front legs, you will have to turn them while applying preasure and then they should snap in to place.

3. attach the feet the front legs

4. if you want you can insert the center spring and apply preasure at one of the ends until you hear a click.