GET STARTED2. 3D Printing Guide
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TARS-AI is in the early stages of development. You may expect rapid changes to the platform.

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3D Printing Guide

These are instructions for the TARS-AI 3D printed parts.

Design Files and Print Resources

Choose the appropriate files based on your needs:

  • CAD Files: For viewing, modifying, or customizing the design. Use OnShape for full features or Tinkercad for simpler edits.
  • STEP Files: For importing into your preferred CAD software. Choose V10 for the latest design or V9 for the original version.
  • Print Files: Ready-to-print files for your 3D printer. Use STL for any printer, or the Bambu-specific files for optimized Bambu Lab printing.

CategoryResourceDescriptionLink
CAD FilesOnShape ProjectPrimary CAD design projectLink
Tinkercad ProjectSimplified CAD design projectLink
STEP FilesVersion 9 STEPOriginal V9 design for CAD software importLink
Version 10 STEPLatest V10 design with improvementsLink
Print FilesSTL CollectionUniversal STL files for all 3D printersLink
Bambu 3MF PackageOptimized 3MF file for Bambu Lab printersLink
Bambu Studio ImportPre-configured files for Bambu Lab printersLink

Parameters: (configured for Bambu printers)

SettingParameterValueImage
Process0.16mmAssembly Image 1
StrengthWall loops5Assembly Image 2
SupportTypetree (auto)Assembly Image 3

Visual Guide

Please refer to the following table for all the required parts:

PartsVisual Reference

Required parts

Arm Chasis Lid x2Arm Chasis Lid x2
Arm Left (Top Chassis)Arm Left (Top Chassis)
Arm Left 1 FingerArm Left 1 Finger
Arm Left 2 FingerArm Left 2 Finger
Arm Left FootpadArm Left Footpad
Arm Left InsertArm Left Insert
Arm Left Long Finger Lid countersunkArm Left Long Finger Lid countersunk
Arm Left Long Finger LidArm Left Long Finger Lid
Arm Left Long FingerArm Left Long Finger
Arm Left Lower ChasisArm Left Lower Chasis
Arm Left MountArm Left Mount
Arm Left NP - Mount BearingArm Left NP - Mount Bearing
Arm Left Small Finger LidArm Left Small Finger Lid
Arm Left Spring DriverArm Left Spring Driver
Arm Left Top LidArm Left Top Lid
Arm Right (Top Chassis)Arm Right (Top Chassis)
Arm Right 1 FingerArm Right 1 Finger
Arm Right 2 FingerArm Right 2 Finger
Arm Right FootpadArm Right Footpad
Arm Right InsertArm Right Insert
Arm Right Long Finger Lid countersunkArm Right Long Finger Lid countersunk
Arm Right Long FingerArm Right Long Finger
Arm Right Lower ChasisArm Right Lower Chasis
Arm Right MountArm Right Mount
Arm Right NP - Mount Bearing x4Arm Right NP - Mount Bearing x4
Arm Right Small Finger LidArm Right Small Finger Lid
Arm Right Spring DriverArm Right Spring Driver
Arm Right Tip LidArm Right Tip Lid
Arm Suspension Mount x2Arm Suspension Mount x2
Arm Upper Servo Horn x2Arm Upper Servo Horn x2
AxleAxle
BearingBearing
Chassis Lower (v9) SDCARD and DIY Servo MODChassis Lower (v9) SDCARD and DIY Servo MOD
Chassis Lower Lid MOD PCT (mirror) makes space for GPIOChassis Lower Lid MOD PCT (mirror) makes space for GPIO
Chassis Lower Servo Mount (DIY Servo)Chassis Lower Servo Mount (DIY Servo)
Chassis Upper DIY Servo ModChassis Upper DIY Servo Mod
Conncting ArmConncting Arm
Flexor x8Flexor x8
Forearm (1)(Mirror)Forearm (1)(Mirror)
Forearm (1)Forearm (1)
Internal Hand A x2Internal Hand A x2
Internal Hand B x2Internal Hand B x2
Internal Hand C x2Internal Hand C x2
Main AxleMain Axle
NewFlexor countersunk x2NewFlexor countersunk x2
NewFlexor x2NewFlexor x2
PCT_212 Mount x3PCT_212 Mount x3
Pusher RodPusher Rod
RPI Fan and AMP BracketRPI Fan and AMP Bracket
Secondary AxleSecondary Axle
Servi ClipServi Clip
Servo Clip (Mirror)Servo Clip (Mirror)
Servo Horn (printable)Servo Horn (printable)
SpacerSpacer
SUS Mount ASUS Mount A
SUS Mount BSUS Mount B
Upper Strut Mount x2Upper Strut Mount x2

3.5 Inch Screen Specific Parts

CameraCoverCameraCover
RPI CAM and Speaker MountRPI CAM and Speaker Mount
TARS 3.5_ LCD-new holesTARS 3.5_ LCD-new holes

5.0 Inch Screen Specific Parts

5in display spacer5in display spacer
Chassis Connector Screen SupportChassis Connector Screen Support
Chassis Upper Lid (v9)Chassis Upper Lid (v9)
Chassis Upper Lid Letters (v9)Chassis Upper Lid Letters (v9)

Next Steps

Also see the Bill of Materials.

Once you have everything: it’s time for assembly.

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Documentation Contributors: @alexander-wang03, @pyrater