Pilgrim – Modular Articulated Mech Platform

Meet Pilgrim — a compact, fully articulated modular mech platform designed for customization, loadouts, and experimentation.

Compared to heavier mech platforms, Pilgrim features a slimmer hull, narrower pelvis, compact compartment layout, and additional attachment points for expanded equipment configurations.

This is not just a single model, but part of a modular ecosystem where equipment and parts can be swapped to create different configurations — from utility units to heavy combat loadouts.

Compatible with Mudwalker – Modular Mech with Swappable Parts and Airframe – Articulated Mech Platform attachments and equipment.

🔧 Features
✅ Print-in-place articulated legs and arms
✅ Working opening hatch
✅ Detailed articulated hands (3 fingers)
✅ Multiple weapon and equipment options
✅ Stable, poseable design
✅ Additional top-mounted attachment point

🔁 Modularity System

Pilgrim uses a friction-fit hex connector system:

🔹 Small hex – for legs
🔹 Large hex – for arms, hands, and equipment modules

No screws or magnets required — parts can be:

• Easily attached
• Swapped between builds
• Reconfigured anytime

Pilgrim includes:

• 2 leg connection ports
• 2 side equipment ports
• 1 rear equipment port
• 1 top-mounted equipment port

🧩 Assembly

• Legs and arms are print-in-place
• Fingers are printed separately and connected using 1.75mm filament pins
• Cut small filament pieces and insert them to assemble fingers

⚠️ Important – First Movement

Joints are slightly fused by design for reliable printing.

👉 Before use:

• Carefully “snap” each joint free
• Apply slow, controlled pressure
• You should feel a small “click” as joints release
• Do this gently to avoid damage

Once released, joints should move smoothly.

💡 Tips

• Remove supports carefully around joints and hatch
• Work joints gradually if they feel stiff
• Slight scaling (99–100%) can tune joint tightness
• A small amount of lubricant can improve motion
• Some sanding may be needed to fit details into hex slots

Pilgrim includes several modular add-ons, including a Pilgrim-specific rear jetpack module designed for its compact hull geometry.
This jetpack is not compatible with Mudwalker.

3D printing settings

⚠️ Important – Print Orientation

• Hands and legs must be printed in the exact orientation provided in the print profile
• Changing orientation may cause hinges to fuse or fail

🧪 Print Settings (Tested)

• Material: PLA (works great)
• Layer height: 0.16 mm
• Supports: ✅ Auto-generated supports used
• Brim: Optional
• Infill: 15%