Supercharged (and upgraded) Toothpick Crossbow

Basic description

This is a toothpick crossbow. Print any way you want and it is ready to go. 

Advanced description

Print tips

• As always, higher quality is better, but unnecessary for this print. 

• PETG is recommended, but the print works fine in PLA as well.

• NO SUPPORTS! No matter what your slicer might tell you! They are unnecessary and wasteful in this print.

Print time & Cost

(settings used for both)

Regular version

Fin version

Fin version vs Regular version

The fin version of this file was created so that fins could be added to the toothpicks, converting them into mini darts. 

Fin assembly:

1. In a sheet of printer paper or cardstock, cut out the shapes below. they should be about 4-5cm. 

2. Then, slot the pieces together, as shown in the picture below. 

3. Using tape or your favorite craft adhesive, stick the toothpick to the side of the fins (see below)

Rubber band tips

• The thicker, the better! (to some extent)

• I would recommend purchasing a variety pack of rubber bands and experimenting with what works the best. 

• If the rubber bands get too hot, they will become brittle. Try to avoid this! 

Assembly

(Regular version shown)

• Print crossbow. (regular version)

• Find a rubber band that is a reasonable size. (images below) 

size comparison                                                                                     width comparison

• Loop the rubber band in a triangle shape around the crossbow. 

• Tuck the rubber band into the rubber band slot in the front of the crossbow.

• slide the rubber band into the hooks in the "pillars".

• IF YOUR RUBBER BAND IS NOT TIGHT, create a hole in the rubber band with another toothpick and slide the toothpick through the hole and out the other end. This adds tension.

• Pinch the rubber band and toothpick between your fingers and pull it back. (standard, 65mm toothpicks work best, but others work, too!)

• Aim carefully

• Release! (the rubber band, not the crossbow 🤦♀)

Other information

Warnings

• DO NOT point at people or animals. 🦙

• USE CAUTION 3D printers are hot. 🔥

• USE CAUTION paper cuts are real, man. 📃

• USE CAUTION with scissors. ✂

• USE CAUTION in general. You never know what could happen. 💥

I have included an f3d file in case anyone wants to remix on Fusion360!

Have fun, and if you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please let me know in the comments!