Telescope solar projection box — 3D-printable model preview

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Telescope solar projection box

Watch the Sun safely by projection

Push the 1.25 inch eyepiece into the back hole, point the telescope at the Sun and its image falls on the white front wall inside the shaded box: a whole class can watch sunspots and eclipses through the open side, with nobody looking through the scope.

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Size (Base A): 140 × 160 × 120 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.0 mm
Volume: 127 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 157 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 20 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 140 × 160 × 120 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
1 hole in the walls
Raised text: “NEVER LOOK THROUGH”
One more base built on (Base B)
Base B: rectangular, 140 × 160 mm (stacked)

How to print it

White PLA for the screen wall; cap the finder scope.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

Filament: at most about 157 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $3.15 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 telescope solar projection box model?

The telescope solar projection box model measures 140 × 160 × 120 mm (width × depth × height). 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.

Does it need supports?

It may need supports in places. White PLA for the screen wall; cap the finder scope. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 157 g of PLA (127 cm³ printed solid), roughly $3.15 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 telescope solar projection box model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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