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FitzRoy Tower

House and read a storm glass weather vial

A tower for a 25 mm Victorian storm glass vial. The vial stands inside behind two tall windows, so light passes through and the crystals read clearly, and the side wall carries the old reading key: clear for fair, cloudy for rain, stars for cold and snow.

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Size: 50 × 50 × 170 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 3.0 mm
Volume: 10.3 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 12.8 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 44 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 50 × 50 × 170 mm, with 3.0 mm walls
2 holes in the walls
Engraved text: “CLEAR FAIR”, “CLOUD RAIN”, “STARS SNOW”

How to print it

Measure your vial; set the inner size 2 mm larger.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

Filament: at most about 12.8 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.26 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).

Questions

What size is the fitzRoy Tower model?

The fitzRoy Tower model measures 50 × 50 × 170 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

It may need supports in places. Measure your vial; set the inner size 2 mm larger. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 12.8 g of PLA (10.3 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.26 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

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.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the fitzRoy Tower model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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