3D Printing Crankie Boxes
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
You can 3D print for free at the downtown MCPL for up to 3 hours every day. So I explored what 3D crankies can look like. First, I found a design by Cantareus on https://www.printables.com/model/222230-customisable-crankie and got it printed. This design was harder to put all the tiny pieces together. I think I would change the placement of the handle and have an opening in the back. It can be a hassle to change scroll papers by taking it apart, but maybe I would need to try different PLA for a better fit? This design is meant to fit receipt paper. I printed a little smaller by accident, so I had to cut my receipt paper. My scroll story is about drawings done at work. I've known people who would often draw on receipt paper at work when it was slow. Have you ever done this?
Then I tried to make my own 3d print design using Tinkercad, linked on the MCPL 3D Printing page. I had a couple of failed designs months ago when the MCPL had a smaller 3D printer. In this design, I tried to add the We're Crankie cat mascot on top. (kinda looks like a golf ball) This crankie does have an open back; that's my preference, as it's easier to attach scrolls. It fits color pencils to use as your cranks. If you'd like the file for the official We're Crankie 3D printed box, please send an email or use the contact page form.
Here's the size difference
Comments