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Reading guide strip

Follow lines of text while reading

A reading ruler with a slot window that shows one line of text at a time, a help for readers with dyslexia or poor concentration; print it in a tinted translucent filament.

Size
200 × 40 × 7 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Walls
2.0 mm
Volume
13.8 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
17.1 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
21 steps

What’s in it

  • Rectangular, 200 × 40 × 7 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
  • 1 hole in the floor

How to print it

Print in translucent yellow or blue.

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 17.1 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.34 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 reading guide strip model?

The reading guide strip model measures 200 × 40 × 7 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print in translucent yellow or blue. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 17.1 g of PLA (13.8 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.34 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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