Print in Place Music Box 3D printable model by tmackay

Print in Place Music Box

Source: Thingiverse by tmackay

The Print in Place Music Box is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by tmackay. Parametrized Music Box - Print in Place also on MyMinifactory and GitHub Musical calculations remixed from Parametric Music Box See it in action and in closer I'd strongly. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

Parametrized Music Box - Print in Place also on MyMinifactory and GitHub Musical calculations remixed from Parametric Music Box See it in action and in closer I'd strongly suggest ABS or something with good fatigue resistance for this one. Not only does PLA not have a good "plink", the fingers won't survive long from being repeatedly plucked. (see below) Print at 0.2mm layer height (check in preview that the 1-layer gaps are preserved when slicing). Somewhat sensitive to bed level and overextrusion so dial your printer in with a tolerance gauge. Don't get your hopes up, I was somewhat disappointed by the acoustic properties of PLA but it's a nice little toy none the less. Post-printing, free up the gears by turning the knob clockwise (due to the direction of the herringbone gears - less li…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Print in Place Music Box 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 tmackay.
Who made this model?
Designed by tmackay, 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.

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