#010
FREE Caterpie
bug
Real Printed Model
Photos Tap to enlargeRequired Filaments
Charcoal
PLA Matte
11101
Ivory White
PLA Matte
11100
Mistletoe Green
PLA Basic
10502
Bright Green
PLA Basic
10503
Bambu Green
PLA Basic
10501
Grass Green
PLA Matte
11500
Terracotta
PLA Matte
11203
Scarlet Red
PLA Matte
11200
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Print Instructions
General Print Settings
Applicable to all parts unless specified otherwise:
- Layer Height: 0.1mm
- Nozzle Diameter: 0.2mm
- Infill: 100% (recommended for durability)
- Materials: PLA or compatible filament
Color Change Setup
For BambuStudio Users
✅ Pre-configured Solution:
- Use included
.3mffile with:- Automatic color swaps
- Optimized AMS slot assignments
- Layer-specific Z-height adjustments
For Other Slicers
🔧 Manual Configuration:
- Import individual STL files
- Set color changes using layer/Z-height tables below
- Enable purge towers for clean transitions
AMS Slot Optimization (5 Colors in 4 Slots)
Shared Slot Configuration
| Slot | Initial Filament | Swap Filament | Swap Layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLA Matte Charcoal | PLA Matte Terracotta | 8 |
| 2 | PLA Basic Bambu Green | — | — |
| 3 | PLA Matte Ivory White | — | — |
| 4 | PLA Basic Bright Green | — | — |
Implementation Steps:
- In Bambu Studio: Assign both colors to shared slot 1
- Set swap layers at Z=0.8mm (Layer 8)
- Replace the filament in the shared slot without pausing the print.
Part Printing Guides
Part 1: Background (BG Bug.stl)
| Layer | Z-Height | Action | Filament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0mm | Start print with | Matte Charcoal |
| 14 | 1.4mm | Swap to | Basic Mistletoe Green |
| 15 | 1.5mm | Swap to | Matte Charcoal |
| 18 | 1.8mm | Swap to | Matte Grass Green |
| 20 | 2.0mm | Swap to | Matte Charcoal |
| 25 | 2.5mm | Final swap to | Matte Terracotta |
Part 2: Type (Bug.stl)
| Layer | Z-Height | Action | Filament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0mm | Start print with | Basic Bright Green |
| 8 | 0.8mm | Swap to | Matte Charcoal |
| 9 | 0.9mm | Swap to | Basic Bright Green |
| 16 | 1.6mm | Swap to | Matte Charcoal |
| 23 | 2.3mm | Final swap to | Matte Ivory White |
Part 3: Info Screen (InfoScreen.stl)
| Layer | Z-Height | Action | Filament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0mm | Start print with | Basic Bright Green |
| 24 | 2.4mm | Swap to | Matte Ivory White |
| 25 | 2.5mm | Final swap to | Matte Charcoal |
Part 4: Pokemon (010 Caterpie.stl)
| Layer | Z-Height | Action | Filament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0mm | Start print with | Matte Charcoal |
| 8 | 0.8mm | Swap to | Basic Bambu Green |
| 13 | 1.3mm | Swap to | Matte Ivory White |
| 14 | 1.4mm | Swap to | Basic Bambu Green |
| 17 | 1.7mm | Swap to | Matte Ivory White |
| 20 | 2.0mm | Swap to | Basic Bright Green |
| 23 | 2.3mm | Swap to | Matte Terracotta |
| 25 | 2.5mm | Swap to | Matte Ivory White |
| 26 | 2.6mm | Final swap to | Matte Terracotta |