DNA Helix Pencil Holder 3D Printer Model

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License: CC BY
File formats: stl
Download type: zip
Size:629.2KB

The file 'DNA Helix Pencil Holder 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 629.2KB.

Summary

(Wow! It appears this is used as a prop in Netflix series "3 Body Problem") See the latest Make that I posted with photos clipped from Season 1 Episode 1. This is my first time as a prop designer :). Btw, I loved the 3 Body Problem series, I hope we have a season 2 soon.

<Updated with a little tongue and groove to help place the two halves and provide better capillary action when glueing. Much thanks to user Ridley for the design tip! >

This is a "two parts in one print" design with no raft or supports needed.
Print the "DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_Full_06.stl" STL file

  1. After print, remove two parts from print bed.
    a. bottom of helix is outer print
    b. top of helix is inner print.
  2. (Optional) Use "DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_Optional_U_Snaps.stl" x 2 on the outside of the helix to secure the top and bottom parts together. These are pressure-fit snaps that fit on the outside of the Helix. Use a screwdriver to gently lever them out if you need to remove them.
  3. Assemble with glue, or your favorite adhesive to make the bond permanent. (I used super glue). With the snaps in place glue may be optional.
  4. Insert Pencils and display.
  5. Take a picture and post on Thingiverse :)

I also have a Sharpie version: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1924310
I've also had requests for a smoother version: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2789838

DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder03_ForTallDeltaPrinter_with_supports.stl 1.6MB
DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_06PartA.stl 913.0KB
DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_06PartB.stl 896.5KB
DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_Extension_01.stl 939.8KB
DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_Full_06.stl 1.7MB
DNA_Helix_Pencil_Holder_Optional_U_Snaps01.stl 84.5KB