Everything Cryptex

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Yet another cryptex, I've created. Unable to find a printable cryptex with all the features I wanted, so I added everything I could think of. ### Features include: - All parts are customizer-enabled for customizing dimensions (internal length and diameter), number of rings, number of positions, and letters/numbers/whatever on faces of rings. - Changeable code without reprinting. - Detent mechanisms, so rings snap into place and "click" when turned. - Resistant to "picking" by feeling for ring resistance. - Snaps together so it doesn't fall apart when unlocked; requires a bit of force to unsnap and change. - Glue not required, except for optional decorative end caps. - Locking ring cannot be disengaged while cryptex is locked, preventing forced disassembly without unlocking. - Designed for easy FDM printing; no slopes or overhangs greater than 45 degrees. - Minimal number of parts; no extra pins or springs needed. - Tight clearances for solid feel. Outer label rings snap onto inner rings for minimal slop. - No supports or rafts needed. - No sanding needed (at least on my prints; your mileage may vary). Suggestions are welcome! ### What to print: - 1x inner shell - 1x outer shell - 1x lock ring - Nx ring - Print as many as selected in customizer, the provided STL models use 5. Both the inner ring and label ring print together. - 2x end cap (optional) - 1x ring separator tool (optional) - This part is only necessary if you have trouble separating the inner and outer rings by hand. Also, inner_ring_only and outer_ring_only parts are included, in case your printer has trouble printing the tightly nested inner and outer rings. #### Customizer note: Sometimes Customizer seems to time out due to complexity of model. If this happens, just open .scad file in OpenSCAD, change parameters at top, and export it as a STL. For those unfamiliar with OpenSCAD: 1. Install [OpenSCAD](http://www.openscad.org/downloads.html) and run it. 2. Download and open `cryptex-customizer.scad`. 3. Change parameters at top as desired. Diameter and height are in millimeters. 4. Change the `part` parameter to part of cryptex to generate. Values are "innershell", "outershell", "ring", "lockring", "endcap", "ringseparatortool". Repeat remaining steps for each part. 5. Go to 'Design->Render' or hit F6. This may take a minute. 6. Go to 'File->Export->Export as STL' and save resulting STL file.