IBM Selectric typewriter customizable font typeball

thingiverse

The project is about creating a 3D printed typeball for an IBM Selectric typewriter. The process involves several steps: 1. Uploading and modifying a digital model of a typeball from Thingiverse, which was originally created by "krisp". 2. Trimming the detent teeth using a #11 blade. 3. Securing the typeball with a paperclip clip that is shaped like rabbit ears. 4. Assembling the typeball and attaching it to the typewriter. The project also mentions some issues with the 3D printing process, such as poor resolution and difficulty in joining the detent teeth skirt to the typeball. The author notes that they are working on improving the model and suggests that others may be able to do better. Overall, the project is a creative way to restore an old typewriter and make it functional again. However, it requires some technical expertise and patience.