Itty Bitty Indicator

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This remix of the Itty Bitty Fidget adds a color swap to use it as an indicator.Like the fidget it's based on, it uses less than 1.5m of filament.https://youtu.be/1CqIXvbk_vwThe indicator is available in three versions:Large magnets6x3mm cylinder magnetsStrongest and most reliable click. Small magnets3x3mm cylinder magnetsSoft click with an optional middle setting. No magnetsNo hardware requiredDepending on your printer's calibration and the filament you use, this will provide a click of variable stiffness.  PrintingWhile printing the bottom, switch out the filament color for the last 2 layers (assuming 0.2mm layer height).This model is very small and requires accurately printed clearances to work as expected.Print slowly and avoid brittle or inconsistent filaments. AssemblyIf assembling one of the magnet versions of this fidget, press fit the magnets into the button and bottom case first. Make sure magnets are oriented to pull the button toward the bottom case.It's important that the magnets are pressed all the way in so they don't catch on the sliding surfaces. If the magnets are loose, glue them in.The top and bottom pieces snap together. These snaps are very tight, so they may require some force to work.Gluing the case shut is not recommended. If you do glue the case together, limit the glue to only the ends of the case. This is particularly important if you're printing the no-magnet version, as the case needs to flex slightly at the middle. Magnets? Where?Magnets are incredibly useful, so buy them in bulk. You will use them if you have them.6x3mm magnets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07873ZCY43x3mm magnets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075PLVW8W Can I sell copies of this?Yes! This project was shared under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.This license allows selling copies, but you must provide proper attribution, as detailed in the license itself.Please note that any other projects linked here (remixes or related projects) may have a different license. Please respect those licenses.Click here for attribution examples