MyMiniFactory’s Meccano-inspired 3Ddesign challengeis in its closing stages, with entrants standing the chance of winning a fantastic prize.
In collaboration withClickaloo3D printable construction toys, the 3D objectsharing platform is challenging makers to use existing pins and plates to build interesting and unique combinations.
The winning entry will receive aCraftBot 23D printer worth $1299 from sponsorCraftUnique.
Design inspiration
The Clickaloo toy is built on the fundamentals of favourite children’s toys such as Meccano and Lego. Digitally adapting these principles Clickalook allows anyone with a computer and a 3D printer to download and make their own construction parts and build new objects at home – for free.
Existing playsets include a classic bi plane, motorbike, buggy and a giraffe. Coming soon to the Clickaloo archive too is a neat little robot, and an elephant.
So far, entrants have not been afraid to get imaginative with their creations. Designer Matteo Zecconi, akaSpaghetti_Handshas created a ferris wheel, there is a scorpion designAmado, and, tying in with the Alien films,Clockspringhas created an Alien playset.
Prize
This is the first challenge of its kind from MyMiniFactory, and also the first time that the site has partnered with Hungary-based desktop 3D printer manufacturer and software providerCraftUnique.
TheCraftBot2 3D printeron offer from the company is marketed athe higher end of the entry-level 3D printers offered by CraftUnique.
WiFi connectivity enables users to control and manage their 3D prints wirelessly, with the ability to start and stop print jobs, and control heat settings, the fans and the light.
The 3D printer maintains a small worktop footprint of 400 x 360 x 370 mm, and operates with a build volume of 250 x 200 x 200mm. It is capable of achieving three levels of layer resolution, ultra: 100 μm, high: 200 μm, and medium: 300μm.
Deadline
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To get started with your design and enter, accessfull competition detailsanddesigner resourceson the official challenge page here.
To be eligible for the prize all entries are encourage to post their designs on MyMiniFactory and on social media using the tags: #Clickaloo@MyMiniFactory, and@Craftunique3D.
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Featured image shows a Clickaloo Buggy playset design. Image via Clickaloo
