Magnetic Levitating Baby Yoda Crib

A custom magnetic levitating Baby Yoda display I created as a Christmas gift for my sister, combining 3D printing, painting, and electronics to bring a piece of The Mandalorian to life.

The Build Process

This project was a labor of love that took about 3-4 weeks to complete. It combines several elements:

• 3D printed Baby Yoda model from Inspyre 3D
• Modified floating pram from Multiverse3DDesigns
• Custom-designed base created in Meshmixer
• Magnetic levitation kit for the floating effect
• Hand-painted details using acrylics and wash paints

Technical Details

The build involved approximately 15 hours of total print time:

• 10 hours for the pram
• 2.5 hours for Baby Yoda
• 2.5 hours for the base

The base features a Beskar ingot-inspired design with the Empire logo, cleverly concealing the magnetic levitation electronics. The finished piece measures about 15 centimeters in diameter, making it a perfect desk display piece.

Learning Experience

This project represented several firsts for me, including my first experience with finishing and painting 3D prints. While there was definitely a learning curve, the end result was worth the effort. The combination of the floating pram and the hand-painted details really brings the piece to life.

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