Divider (Print-in-Place Compass Remix)

prusaprinters

<p>A friend of mine is somewhat obsessed with dividers (in a manner similar to the author of this piece: <a href="https://bigjumppress.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/divide-my-heart-an-ode-to-my-favorite-tool/">https://bigjumppress.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/divide-my-heart-an-ode-to-my-favorite-tool/</a>), so I adapted LoboCNC's excellent print in place compass so that it measures and transfers distance rather than drawing circles. It was a simple matter to mirror the pointed end in Openscad so that both arms are symmetrical.</p> <p>The only improvement I can think of is adding holes for sewing pins or something so that it will actually stab through papers rather than indent.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Tools Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> Reach 3D</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> Doesn't Matter</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> Yes</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> .2</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 20</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>It's necessary to go super slow. so that it doesn't lock up. I printed at 30mm/s for both perimeters and infill with the extrusion percentage cranked down to 93%. I also lowered the temperature to 190 in order to theoretically limit layer adhesion. It took a lot of patience and careful wiggling to initially get it moving, but it's worth the effort.</p>