Learn a constellation
Hold the tube up to a window or a torch and the seven pinholes in the end show the Plough (Big Dipper), so children learn the stars before they look for them at night.
Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.
Filament: at most about 62.6 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $1.25 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.
To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).
The constellation viewer tube model measures Ø 50 mm, 120 mm tall. That is Base A; one more base is built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.
No. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.
At most about 62.6 g of PLA (50.5 cm³ printed solid), roughly $1.25 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.
Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.
Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the constellation viewer tube model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.
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