Percussion frog
Source: Thingiverse by Wheelbarrow_of_melons
The Percussion frog is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Wheelbarrow_of_melons. This is a percussion frog or a guiro I designed. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a percussion frog or a guiro I designed. I based the design off of a wooden one my grandpa has. The only part of the model that needs support is the mouth, the rest of it including the roof of the inside can support itself. Since supports on the inside would be extremely dificult to remove you need to use a slicer that lets you block suports in certain areas of your print (like Cura or some other slicer). To make it sound good print with a high infill. I used 90% and it sounds great, but I haven’t done any testing for lower infills. Update: I made the model the right size instead of tiny. You can print at any size (maybe) but this is a good medium size. Second update: Depending on the size of the print, you can make the frog have a higher or lower pitch. I made mine a little buddy …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Percussion frog is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Wheelbarrow_of_melons.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Wheelbarrow_of_melons, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
