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Twist Bolt Lids, AAA Box and Eyeball Adaptors
🕑 Added 2021-02-15 15:17:48 +0000 UTCHey there, wonderful people! Today we have a few updates and accessories for existing designs, plus something with a poop emoji on it. Let's begin!
Twist Bolt Lids
It seems the Twist Bolt just wasn't complete without a lid, but the lid from the Jigsaw Bolt, while technically compatible, just didn't fit the bill since it reflected the shape of the jigsaw parts within. So, now there's a Twist Bolt specific lid that has two semicircles inscribed upon it!
But wait, as they say, there's more! The Twist Bolt was really lacking hexagons, as I'm sure you'll agree. So, there's a second new lid comprised of a hexagonal grid. And if you decide that that lid should still be solid, there's a plate that fits into the inside of the lid and into the hexagonal holes, allowing all sorts of colour combination adventures. Note that the insert plate doesn't have anything to actually retain it in place, though - you'll want to put a few drops of glue in there if you want to stop it falling out when you take the lid off.
These new lids are in the existing Dropbox folder for the Twist Bolt, which is:
775 Twist Bolt
(Dropbox link post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-and-are-31697592 )
30 AAA Battery Box
If you cast your mind back a while you might remember a pair of battery boxes that print in place with big hinged lids. One was for AA batteries, and one for both AA and AAA batteries, but there wasn't one specifically for AAA batteries alone. Until now!
This new version holds 30 AAA batteries, hence the clever name, "30AAA Battery Box". You'll find it on Dropbox under:
774 30AAA Battery Box
(Dropbox link post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-and-are-31697592 )
For printing tips and further information check out the original version here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/40204808
Eyeball Adaptors for Existing Chompy Skulls
No longer does your old-version Chompy Skull have to go without cartoony eyeballs! Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, there are now insert plates that can be glued into eye sockets, and those plates contain the threaded post needed for eyeball attachment!
You probably don't want to print them in magenta like I did, though. That's just creepy.
You'll find the new adaptor plates in the same directory as the other new-version Chompy files:
777 Chompy Skull with Eyeballs
(Dropbox link post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-and-are-31697592 )
Toilet Paddle
Strangely enough, there are times when 3D printing is actually quite useful! This design was developed to support a disabled person who was unable to use the recessed flush button on their toilet, and consists of a hinged paddle that can be pressed with an elbow or other body part as need be. Hopefully this can provide an aspect of independence to someone who would otherwise have to have a carer perform this task that I personally take completely for granted!
I couldn't help myself with the poop emoji, though. Just too hard to resist :)
This one's posted up on MyMiniFactory here:
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-153469
Further Thoughts
Coming up shortly, a tale of two vases... one is actually in vase mode, too, so warm up your vase mode muscles and get ready for some retraction-free, infill-free action! :P
xoxo
Sven.
Comments
Clockspring3D
Oh man, I hear you about the Patreon interface! ๐. Wow, that's a lot of batteries... stay tuned!
Matt Horbund - Potent3D
Omg Patreon makes finding and replying to comments so hard especially on the phone. Anyway yeah I have about 50 of both AA ans Aaa batteries in the house. I printed out two of the combo holders but will hold off in case you make a newer model for fat fingers and long nails :)
Clockspring3D
I totally see where you're coming from! There's a limit to how low those sides can go, because of the upside-down printing, but maybe I just need to design some new and different battery holders :)
Matt Horbund - Potent3D
I have 2 of the AA/AAA holders printed out. I may do a AAA by itself :) I will make a suggestion for the "next" edit. my wife has long nails, and i have fat fingers - both make it a little hard to easily get either size battery out of the cases. It would be great if there was a little more space between each battery, even at the expense of losing a hole or two. Also, i've wondered if it makes sense for there to be more of each battery exposed, thus giving a bit more to grab on to when extracting. Just thoughts :)
Clockspring3D
Oh you! ๐
Clockspring3D
I really should! Funny thing, I still don't actually have a print of that thing myself ๐คฃ
Cathy O'Malley
And you know blank staring Chompy Skull needs eyeballs. :)
Cathy O'Malley
Fantastic models. And well done for helping some that is practical.
I literally just printed the 24 AA Battery box and was hoping you had a AAA.....You are a mind reader. Thanks!!
Some welcome additions to what were already top notch prints. Don't ever stop designing ๐ค
Nice job Sven! Hey are you ever going to revisit the Phone stand? I love that thing. I only have one suggestion... to make an adapter to make loosening in easier. But I think that stand would be a huge hit!
Davina Appleton
Love the poop emoji on the paddle! What a useful print!
