Introduction: 3D Printed Whistle Necklace With Tinkercad
In this instructable, you'll discover the process of crafting a personalized whistle in just a few minutes using Tinkercad. Imagine the joy of gifting a whistle shaped like a favorite animal, symbol, or anything to your loved ones! Unleash your creativity as I guide you through these short and simple steps, turning any SVG shape into a unique whistle, even if you don't have experience with Tinkercad.
Supplies
- 3D Printer
- Slicer Software
- Filament (PLA / PETG)
- Necklace chain
Step 1: Design the Inner Whistle
Begin by creating the Inner structure of your whistle:
Cylinder Creation:
- Drag a cylinder shape with dimensions of 10mm diameter and 2.5mm height
- Add a cylinder hole with dimensions of 5mm diameter and 2.5mm height
- Use the Align Tool to center both cylinders and then group them.
Roof and Box Integration:
- Drag a roof shape, rotate it 90 degrees, and size it to 10mm x 5mm x 2.5mm. Press D to make it snap back to the base height.
- Drag a box with dimensions of 1mm x 15mm x 2.5mm.
- Move and adjust the three components according to the provided illustrations, and finally group them together.
*Feel free to experiment with the box length to achieve different pitches! Shorter box lengths will result in higher pitches.
Tip: If you prefer a quicker start, download the provided STL file and continue to the next step.
Attachments
Step 2: Design the Outer Whistle
This is the creative part, you can choose any outer shape you want!
Shape Selection:
- Choose the desired shape for your whistle. You will need it to be in a .svg file format. You can find SVG files for various shapes online by searching for your chosen shape + SVG. In my case, I chose an SVG of a dolphin at SVG Repo (free download).
SVG Import:
- Open Tinkercad and use the import button to insert the chosen SVG file.
- Insert the inner part created in Step 1 as a hole.
Adjustments and Arrangements:
- Adjust the height of the outer shape to 4mm and the inner shape to 2.5mm.
- Raise the inner shape by 0.75mm by dragging the black arrow above the object (appears when you click on the object)
- Arrange the shape to your liking, ensuring that only the edge of the inner whistle is visible, as shown in the provided images.
Grouping:
- Select both parts (the inner whistle and the imported shape) and group them together.
Necklace Addition:
- To transform it into a necklace, add a hole cylinder with dimensions of 2mm x 2mm to one of the edges.
Attachments
Step 3: Printing & Assembling
Now, let's bring your whistle to life with 3D printing.
Slicing
- Download the whistle as an STL from Tinkercad.
- Import the STL file into your preferred slicer app (Cura is an excellent choice for beginners).
- Use the following settings for optimal results:
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Supports: None
- Infill: 20%
3D Print
- Transfer the sliced files to your 3D printer.
- Start the printing process. On my Ender 3 v2, it took approximately 24 minutes to complete.
Assemble
- Once the 3D printing is done, carefully remove the printed whistle from the printer bed.
- Insert the necklace chain through the designated hole in the whistle.
Step 4: Finished Whistle
And there you have it – your personalized whistle is ready! Gift it to your loved ones, or wear it with pride :)
Have fun creating and sharing your unique 3D-printed masterpiece!
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