Miniature Compound Bow FIXED Sights

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Get my new version 2.0 with adjustable windage and elevation right here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3319946. A new version is on the way, and I'll post a link as soon as it's up. This one will be separate from the fixed version, which remains unchanged. The new version lets you adjust both elevation and windage, looks even better than before, and comes in different colors for the site ring. It has multiple parts, but works great with this bow. I'll have it posted within 24 hours. Here's a photo teaser: I made these bow sights because nobody else had them available, and I thought people would like to have that option. You can get the bow files here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2764962. Thanks to DonStick3 for providing those bow files! Also, thanks to Truglodite for the quiver file – version 2 holds Skuers, which you can buy at Walmart or Krogers in the US (I'm not sure about other countries). Get it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2911984. Now let's talk about the sights. This might not be the final version yet; I haven't tested them with an actual Skuer, and I need to string my bow first. I'm working on arrow heads right now and trying to figure out how to put a fletching of some sort on the Skuer for flight. I'll share updates as I come up with ideas. To add supports, you'll want to attach them – I only added them inside the circle. There are two on each side, making sure they don't touch the small pins inside. The round housing should prevent them from breaking if you bump your bow, but they're fragile. To add color, I used "purged filament strips". When changing filament and it spits out the old one, save it instead of throwing it away – that way you can get the color you want for your sights. The screws that hold the sight in place are M3, and the bracket has M3 nuts. Just line up your not with the hole, use a pair of small pliers with a flat nose to crimp nut into plastic, and apply gentle pressure – it doesn't take much. Make sure you don't overdo it so you don't damage or break anything. The supports come off pretty easily with needle-nose pliers, but be careful not to damage the pins in the middle. I used Gorilla Super Glue to attach strips of different color filament after being purged, as you can see in pics. I'll update with links once I get arrow heads and fletching made. This should help those who are looking to add sights to their bow – whether for shooting or just looks. Good luck!