Double Flower Iris Box

myminifactory

This is a new version of my previous iris box design, called the Flower Iris Box V2. This design has two layers of petals, and the second layer swings open in the opposite direction from the lower main petals when you twist the collar in an anti-clockwise motion. No supports are required for this design, but some may be recommended. I have many other iris box designs available on my profile page, so feel free to check those out too. The standard size box is approximately 80mm tall and 80mm in diameter with a 62mm container opening. There's also a taller version that's around 190mm tall, which is perfect for storing pens and pencils. The part files are designed for M2x6 countersunk/flathead screws, such as these (like all my other designs); you'll need 24 screws in total to assemble the box. The parts can be scaled up or down to use larger or smaller screws - for example, if you want to use M3x8 screws, simply scale the parts by 150%. Note that buying screws in bulk from a specialist supplier is often cheaper than purchasing them individually. Printing and assembly instructions: Firstly, print one 'Petal Base' part and test the holes to make sure they fit the screws correctly (M2x6 countersunk screws are required at default scale). The screws should rotate freely in the large countersunk hole and fix tightly in the other hole. If you need to use hole xy compensation, IdeaMaker is a free slicer that can help. The 'Petal Middle' and 'Petal Base' parts join together using a press fit, so I've included two versions of the 'Petal Middle' with different tolerances: 'Petal Middle 1' has an 0.1mm gap and 'Petal Middle 2' has an 0.2mm gap. You can also use hole xy compensation to adjust the layer height and extrusion multiplier to get a better fit. There's also a 'Petal Base Hole' part that's similar to the 'Petal Base' but with a hole cut through it (three are used on the printed examples). If you're using this part, you can also use the 'Petal Fill' part, which press fits into the hole for an additional color/layer option. Again, I've included two versions: 'Petal Fill 1' with an 0.1mm tolerance and 'Petal Fill 2' with a 0.2mm tolerance. Printing and assembly (also see the assembly pictures): Once you have settings that work for the screw joints and press fit joints, you can print all the other components required for the box: one 'Container', one 'Collar', six 'Link', six 'Petal Base', six 'Petal Middle', and six 'Petal Top'. For the 'Petal Top' parts, make sure the first layer is neat when printing (as shown on the blue/green/red box). You can also print these parts upside down to improve their appearance, but some support material may be required. To assemble the box, start by screwing the non-pointed end of the links to the collar, making sure the screw heads sit flush in the countersunk holes and the links can rotate freely. Then place this collar assembly onto the container. Next, screw the 'Petal Base' parts into the holes on the container. This should hold the collar assembly securely onto the container, but it should still be able to rotate freely. Now press fit the 'Petal Middle' parts onto the 'Petal Base' parts on the box. You may need a gripping tool to do this (or glue them in place). Screw the other end of the links to the petal base parts, making sure the joints can rotate freely and the countersunk screws are flush. The lower petal doors should now open and close when you turn the collar. Finally, attach the 'Petal Top' parts to the links using the final holes in the center of the links. Now you should have a working Flower Iris box! If you're having trouble with this design, feel free to let me know and I'll be happy to help.