Easy Articulating Joints for 3D Printing Anyone Can Make!

#NomadSculpt #3DPrinting #ActionFigures
Ever design an action figure and realize the arms flop around like wet noodles or snap right off? Yeah, been there. In this video, we’re fixing that with pop-in hinge joints!

I’ll walk you through creating functional hinge joints in Nomad Sculpt — perfect for knees, elbows, fingers and even shoulders. We’ll cover:
• Sculpting the leg base (thigh, shin, and calf)
• Building hinge pegs with cylinders and spheres
• Two design methods: cutaway vs sidewall hinge
• How to export and 3D print both styles
• A side-by-side test to see which one moves smoother!

Whether you’re designing custom action figures or articulating 3D printed models, this is the joint technique that makes everything click. Literally.

🧰 Tools & Apps Used (Some Affilate Links):
• Nomad Sculpt - https://nomadsculpt.com/
• iPad - https://amzn.to/3JN0ARB
• Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3WGMbJC
• Filament - https://amzn.to/3WGMbJC
• 3D Printers - https://amzn.to/4oV18DY

👊 Maker Tip:
Leave a small clearance between hinge parts to ensure smooth motion and avoid stress fractures during assembly.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why hinge joints matter
00:59 – Sculpting the thigh & shin
03:07 – Adding hinge cylinders & spheres
06:46 – Method 1: The Cutaway Joint
07:18 – Method 2: The Sidewall Joint
10:30 – Snap test: The sound of victory
12:06 – Outro & next project

Other Episodes in the Art of Articulation Series:
Part 01: Chain Joints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6M8x-yEO2Q
Part 02: Ball and Socket Print in Place Joints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYgYo8M5z8Y
Part 03: Key & Cut - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfv4sLJmv0s
Part 04: Rotational Joint - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtPGfLZdfqw
Part 05: Snap in Ball and Socket Joints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv5AEqQ7B38

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