QT BOW MK5 (Q-Tip Crossbow)
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A mini q-tip crossbow with a print-in-place trigger mechanism powered by a rubber band.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Other Toys & Games
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution
This publication isn't entirely finished or organized yet as I'm currently busy with some other stuff. A better assembly/troubleshooting guide will be uploaded in the future!
THE STORY:
I designed this model for an exhibit at Open Sauce 2023 San Francisco. It's a very cool event that I'm excited for and I wanted to provide an opportunity for people to take home something to remind them of it after.
FEATURES:
1 rubber band → bowstring & trigger tension design
print-in-place trigger mechanism
snap-fit parts
functional @ .3mm layer print quality (for faster mass production)
ergonomic thumb rest
PRINTED PARTS:
QT BOW Body (mini or standard)
QT BOW Limb (mini or standard)
QT BOW Barrel Mod
NON-PRINTED PARTS:
flat rubber band (ideally 3½" X ⅛" or 88㎜ X 3㎜)
standard q-tip (or non-standard…?)
ASSEMBLY:
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