Ultra Flexi Starfish – Print-in-Place Hex Fidget

Boost MeIf you enjoy my Flexy models, please consider giving me a free Boost! Every Boost helps me create more unique and flexible 3D designs. Your support means a lot. Thank you! 💚⭐ Meet the Ultra Flexi Starfish! Get ready for some serious flexing! This Ultra Flexi Starfish is designed to be incredibly flexible, featuring a unique honeycomb structure made up of interconnected hexagon tiles. Each tile is connected to its neighbours with tiny integrated ring connections, allowing all five arms to bend, curl and move freely. Its smooth geometric design makes it not only fun to play with, but also a beautiful little 3D-printed creation. No assembly, no glue, no supports: just print it, pop it off the plate and start flexing! 🌟 Why you'll love it

- 🔗 Ultra flexible: all five arms can bend and curl in different directions

- 😌 Satisfying fidget toy: enjoy the smooth movement of the interconnected hexagon tiles

- 🖨️ Print-in-place design: all connections are printed together in one piece

- 🚫 No supports needed: designed for easy printing without support material

- ⭐ Unique starfish shape: a beautiful combination of marine life and geometric design

- 🎁 Perfect gift: great for kids, 3D printing enthusiasts, fidget lovers or as a fun desk decoration

🖨️ Print settings

- Printer: Bambu Lab P2S, 0.4 mm nozzle (should work on other well-tuned FDM printers)

- Profile: 0.20 mm Standard

- Filament: PLA

- Walls: 2

- Infill: 15% Grid

- Supports: None

- Brim: Auto

💡 After printing

- Let the build plate cool down completely before removing the starfish.

- Gently bend each arm in both directions to release the connecting rings.

- Work your way through all five arms until every section moves freely.

- If a connection feels stuck, gently twist it instead of pulling hard.

✨ Printing tips

- Make sure your first layer is properly calibrated to prevent the small connecting rings from fusing together.

- Avoid excessive flow and elephant's foot.

- PLA Basic and Matte PLA are recommended for the smoothest movement.

- Make sure your filament is dry and your printer is properly calibrated.

- Bright colours such as blue, turquoise, orange and purple look especially great!

- Experiment with different colours to create your own unique starfish.

❤️ Made with FlexyMaker This model was created using FlexyMaker, my own tool for turning simple shapes into flexible, print-in-place 3D models. My goal is to create unique flexi designs that combine interesting shapes, satisfying movement and easy 3D printing. More flexible animals, fidget toys and creative designs are on the way, so follow me on MakerWorld to discover what's coming next! If you print this Ultra Flexi Starfish, I'd love to see your version! Share a Make with a photo and show off your favourite colours. 💙 Happy printing and happy flexing!