Print-In-Place Bow Compass
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Modeled after precision drafting compasses, this 3D printable one prints as a single piece, pre-assembled! It uses a…
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Modeled after precision drafting compasses, this 3D printable one prints as a single piece, pre-assembled! It uses a standard 6-sided pencil.
Print Settings
Printer Brand:
MakerGear
Printer:
M2
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
0.2mm
Infill:
20%
Notes:
For best results, set your line width to 0.4mm and print slowly.
UPDATE: I've made the bow spring at the top a little less stiff. (You should preview your g-code to make sure this spring section is printed solid.) I also made it so that the center fulcrum piece won't come loose if the compass is all the way open.
Post-Printing
Remove the support material carefully. You'll need to pick it out of the nooks and crannies with a pointy tool or x-acto knife. Then, gently grab the adjuster screw with some small pliers and twist it back & forth slightly to break it free from the pivots. Once free, run the screw back & forth until it operates smoothly. Insert about a 1 1/2" length of pencil and start drafting!
Category: Math