Kalimba resonator box — 3D-printable model preview

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Kalimba resonator box

Build your own thumb piano

The hollow body of a thumb piano. Bolt a set of kalimba tines and a bridge onto the lid, and the box and its round sound hole make the notes ring out louder and warmer. Cover the hole with your fingers while you play for a "wah".

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Size: 170 × 100 × 38 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 171 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 212 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Music & audio
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 4 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 170 × 100 × 38 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
1 hole in the lid
Lift-off lid (prints separately)

How to print it

Glue the lid on. Fits a 17-key tine set; drill the bridge holes to suit.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Filament: at most about 212 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $4.24 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 (a 3MF per part, plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with every part on its own plate).

Questions

What size is the kalimba resonator box model?

The kalimba resonator box model measures 170 × 100 × 38 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Glue the lid on. Fits a 17-key tine set; drill the bridge holes to suit. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 212 g of PLA (171 cm³ printed solid), roughly $4.24 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

How many parts does it print as?

2 parts. The download lays each part flat in its best print position: Download STL gives one file per part, Download 3MF gives a 3MF per part plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with each part on its own plate.

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 kalimba resonator box model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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