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Overview

Ultimate Egg Drop Capsule

Cub Scouts, Classroom or STEM Projects

This project started as a Cub Scouts egg drop challenge for my grandson and turned into one of those builds that was just too fun not to share.

A 3D-printed, screw-together capsule designed to protect a standard chicken egg during an egg drop competition. It also doubles as a toy, payload capsule, or general-purpose “what happens if we drop this?” experiment—because curiosity is kind of the point.

Both large and extra-large eggs were tested and survived drops intact.

Design Notes

  • Two-piece design with threads that screw together securely

  • Sized for a standard egg, with room for padding

  • Works great for:

    • Cub Scout / school egg drop challenges

    • STEM activities

    • Payload drops

    • Kids’ toys and imaginative play

I used a parachute from an old model rocket, attached with string, and added a few cotton balls inside for extra cushioning and protection.

Printing Recommendations

  • Material: TPU strongly recommended

  • Layer height: 0.2 mm

  • Perimeters: 3

  • Infill: 0%

  • Supports: Not required in most cases (printer/settings dependent)

TPU gives the capsule a bit of flex, which really helps absorb impact. PLA can work, but TPU is where this design shines.

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