SpaceX Dragon Capsule 3D Printer Model

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File formats: stl,sldprt
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Summary

This is a model of the SpaceX Crew Dragon V2.0 I designed it so that it could be easily printed in two colors using only a single extruder. I have included a picture outlining what each part is, and its location in the model, as well as a picture showing the proper orientation for printing the white parts, and a picture showing the proper orientation for printing the black parts to reduce the risk of warping or error. The only piece that should need supports is the Dragon_Capsule_Bottom where the Draco engines are. I printed mine in ABS and used ABS cement to put all of the pieces together, however if you are printing with PLA, a little bit of superglue will hold everything together. Be sure when gluing to put some on the pin, as well as a little bit on the faces between the parts to help prevent the pieces from twisting.

Steps for Assembly:

1.) Insert and glue the Capsule_Alignment_Pin fully into the Dragon_Capsule_Mid. *Note: The alignment pins are only to keep the pieces centered. You will still need to rotate them for them to be fully lined up.

2.) Install and glue the Dragon_Capsule_Nose_Cone onto the Dragon_Capsule_Mid using the Capsule_Alignment_Pin. Make sure the high part of the circular cut on the nose cone is facing the front of the capsule as is shown in the picture. *Note: You should use the Draco housings on both pieces to line the nose cone up with the capsule.

3.) Install and glue the Dragon_Capsule_Draco onto the Dragon_Capsule_Mid.

4.) Insert and glue the Base_Alignment_Pin fully into the Dragon_Capsule_Draco.

5.) Install and glue the Dragon_Heat_Shield onto the Dragon_Capsule_Draco using he Base_Alignment_Pin to keep the heat shield centered on the capsule.

You can refer to the picture labeling the parts for additional assembly help.

Base_Alignment_Pin.STL
Capsule_Alignment_Pin.STL
Dragon_Capsule_Bottom.STL
Dragon_Capsule_Heat_Shield.STL
Dragon_Capsule_Mid.STL
Dragon_Capsule_Nose.SLDPRT
Dragon_Capsule_Nose.STL