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Mushroom spore-print box

Take spore prints of four mushroom caps undisturbed

A box for foragers and mycology fans to take spore prints. Lay a cap gills-down on paper in each of the four bays and close the lid overnight. Draughts can't smudge the prints, and spores from one cap can't drift onto the next, so the colours you get back are true for identification.

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Size: 150 × 150 × 50 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 217 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 270 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 20 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 150 × 150 × 50 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
2 dividers in a grid layout
Raised text: “SPORES”
Lift-off lid (prints separately)

How to print it

Lay half black and half white paper in each bay, cap gills-down across the join, lid on overnight.

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

Filament: at most about 270 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $5.39 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 mushroom spore-print box model?

The mushroom spore-print box model measures 150 × 150 × 50 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Lay half black and half white paper in each bay, cap gills-down across the join, lid on overnight. 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 270 g of PLA (217 cm³ printed solid), roughly $5.39 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 puts them all on one 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 mushroom spore-print box model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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