Improved One-piece Capo

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<p>More stylish! More functional! More printable! This is an improved version of my earlier guitar capo (<a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:698317">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:698317</a>) that includes a number of improvements:</p> <ul> <li>Rubber in the presser bar frets the strings with no buzzing and with less force. (I've also included a version that does not require the rubber piece.)</li> <li>Re-contoured spring section distributes the strain more evenly to prevent breaking.</li> <li>More predictable slicing with specific slicing parameters.</li> <li>Positive stop at the handle prevents accidental breakage.</li> <li>I've added a wide version better for fatter-necked acoustic guitars</li> </ul> <p>If you Liked my original capo, Like this one even more!</p> <h3>Instructions</h3> <p><em>Update:</em> I've added versions that don't need the rubber o-ring piece (use the*_no_oring.stl versions of the files), although the versions with the o-rings work more reliably.</p> <p><em>Update:</em> I've added a wide version (icapo_wide.stl) which works better for fatter-necked acoustic guitars. Use the standard version (icapo.stl) for electric or thinner-necked acoustic guitars</p> <p>Follow these instructions<strong>exactly</strong> for the best results:</p> <p>Material: PLA</p> <p>Layer thickness: 0.2mm</p> <p>No. shells/perimeters: 5</p> <p>Perimeter line thickness: 0.45mm (exactly)</p> <p>Infill (rectilinear): 35%</p> <p>This prints with a build-in channel for an o-ring bumper. The channel has a thin, integral support which peels away easily after printing. You will also need a ~2" length of 3/16" thick o-ring that can either be cut from standard o-ring (http://www.amazon.com/O-Ring-330-BN65-Nitrile-Pack/dp/B000RAI6K4) or can be cut from o-ring cord. Cut a section of o-ring 2.05" long and press into the channel on the presser bar. It's also a good idea to put a small piece of electrical tape or felt on the bottom side of the clamp to protect your guitar neck.</p> Category: Music