Printing Instructions

This model needs to be printed at 0.1mm layer height (any typical nozzle diameter should be fine) and should be printed with a 60 degree infill direction, and a 120 degree bridge direction. This gives your hinges the best shot at being strong during repeated folding. Also, this model needs to be printed flat side down! You should not need any supports for this one.

Learn More

This design was developed by the Compliant Mechanisms and Robotics Group (CMR) from Brigham Young University (BYU). Follow us at [@byucmr]([https://www.instagram.com/byucmr](https://www.instagram.com/byucmr)) on Instagram, (@CompliantMechanismsResearchGroup]([https://www.facebook.com/CompliantMechanismsResearchLab](https://www.facebook.com/CompliantMechanismsResearchLab)) on Facebook, or visit the [BYU Compliant Mechanisms and Robotics (CMR)]([https://compliantmechanisms.byu.edu/](https://compliantmechanisms.byu.edu/)) website to learn more about compliant mechanisms.

Technical Information

For more information and research on developable surfaces, read the paper:

[https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4070524](https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4070524)

Intellectual Property

The downloadable 3D print files provided here may be used, modified, and enjoyed for noncommercial use. To license developable mechanism technology for commercial applications, contact:

BYU Technology Transfer Office

3760 Harold B. Lee Library

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 84602

Phone: (801) 422-6266

[[https://techtransfer.byu.edu/contact](https://techtransfer.byu.edu/contact)](https://techtransfer.byu.edu/contact)