Furby Parts – Tilt Sensor Hat and Mount Bracket

Furby Parts – Tilt Sensor Hat and Mount Bracket

The tilt sensor can be accessed by carefully prying the hat off. The original plastic parts date back to the 1990s, and the original hat is often brittle and prone to cracking, so removal should be done gently. This printed replacement is intended to restore functionality when the original part breaks.

One common reason a Furby stops working is a dirty or oxidized tilt sensor. Once the hat is removed, carefully clean all metal parts of the tilt sensor to ensure reliable electrical contact.

The second part, the mount bracket, is installed between Furby’s two main body halves and holds the tilt sensor assembly in the correct position for reliable operation.

If the original metal axle/pin is missing or broken, it can be replaced with a suitable rod. A good substitute is 2 mm TIG welding wire, but any similar material (for example a brass rod) with the correct diameter will work.

These parts are intended for maintenance and repair, preserving the original tilt-based behavior of the Furby.

Use PETG or another durable material for printing.

Note

The same version of this model is also available on Thingiverse. For documentation, printing instructions, updates, and the changelog, visit: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7256194

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