Inkpen Tracker Bands

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I'm always misplacing my ink pens at the office. The moment I put one down somewhere, I find myself struggling with no pen in sight whenever I need it next. It's as if they vanished into thin air. I require an identification device to locate them instantly. So, I came up with a solution using some NinjaFlex filament from Maker Geeks that can be found at http://www.makergeeks.com/. This way, I can spot my pens anywhere and recognize them easily. First, I measured various writing instruments on my desk and utilized 123D Design to craft flexible bands to fit each one. If you need a different size, you can simply scale the design in your slicer software. Print Settings Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Printrbot Plus Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3mm Infill: 100% Notes: I deliberately slowed down my printer to a mere 10mm/sec with no retraction whatsoever. Then, I printed at a scorching hot temperature of 230C on a Kapton bed heated to 70C and carefully wiped it clean with a glue stick.