3D Printing Guide

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

File Locations

There are two versions of the 3D printed files available:

1. Heat-Inserts Version - Located in the V2_files/heat_inserts version directory
2. Normal Version - Located in the V2_files/normal_version directory

Choosing What to Print

The files are organized into several main directories:

• LEFT LEG NO ARMS - Components for the left leg without arm attachments
• LEFT LEG - Components for the left leg with arm attachments
• RIGHT LEG NO ARMS - Components for the right leg without arm attachments
• RIGHT LEG - Components for the right leg with arm attachments
• TORSO - Core body components

Build Options

1. Building TARS with Arms

   • Print all files from the LEFT LEG and RIGHT LEG folders
   • Print all files from the TORSO folder

2. Building TARS without Arms

   • Print all files from the LEFT LEG NO ARMS and RIGHT LEG NO ARMS folders
   • Print all files from the TORSO folder

Printing Guidelines

• Files denoted with (TPU) should be printed in TPU if available. Otherwise, PLA/PETG is acceptable.
• You can use this TARS_PrintPlates.3mf file as reference for how you can organize your print plates and identify components.
  • However, please note that it is NOT RECOMMENDED to print the plates exactly as shown in the file. The printer settings provided in the file may not work for your printer/preferences.
  • Ideally you print plates with components of different filament in separate print sessions to avoid wasting material.
    • The only exception to this is the Upper Lid, where multiple filaments are used in the same individual component for multi-color printing.
• Only print the supports that you need.

Next Steps

Also see the Bill of Materials.

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