Newton's Apple Zero Gravity Tool Case

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Hello, here is my participation for the #Space Design Contest !!! You can download my completely printable project My design looks like an Apple, inspired by the story when Isaac Newton was suddenly awakened by one of those fruits, fallen from a tree. Then, he analyzed this phenomenon and had the secret intuition of Earth's gravity. I think Humor is essential when designing objects, so for this nice Pinshape contest my proposal takes the opposite of what astronauts live in space: this apple will float in orbit ! My Idea is a multi-tool case, divisible into three parts, to carry useful little tools like a "Photon Light" *, adapter and screwdriver bits, a small wooden pencil, Post-it ... and even an USB key!!! To finish, I would like to thank the various partners: Pinshape, Made In Space, ZYYX 3D Printer, MatterHackers, Shining 3D and finally astronauts, for whom we had to create some design objects. I was very pleased to take up the challenge that was proposed. I took great care at each step to get the best possible product: reflection on the contribution of 3D printing and its technical constraints, sketches, modeling, printing of the three objects, taking photos. So, I hope that the result will please you, organizers of this magnificent event. Reality should join the virtual if astronauts try my "Newton's Apple Case" model, as the synthesis imagery published on the web page of this project. I would be very happy if my design pleases them. Perhaps, they will print it in space with a 3D printer aboard a space station!!! Assembly Instructions: 1) Print the "...HEART", "...LEFT", and "...RIGHT" parts. Be careful at the "Tips and parameters for a good print result" section. Remove the brim and the support material. Be careful of the threads at each piece. You can assemble those three parts by screwing slowly the left and the right part on the heart! After four or five times, the thread will be very good, then you can screw normally the parts together. 2) Print the "...TAIL" part. Place it further than in step number 1. 3) Print the middle compartment and place it in the middle of the apple. Screw the tail of the apple further than in step number 1. Paste the compartments of the left and right parts with a little epoxy resin. 4) Place all of the objects you need on your expedition, and leave for Mars or other galaxies! Tips and parameters for a good print result: All the parts are optimized for these settings: Nozzle diameter: 0.35 mm or 0.4 mm Layer Height: 0.2 mm or 0.1 mm Wall Thickness: 0.7 mm or 0.8 mm Infill: 20 pc Top and Bottom Thickness: 0.6 mm Brim: YES / Width 10 mm Support: YES (not for "Newton's Apple Space Case HEART" and "Newton's Apple Middle Compartment" files) / Touching bed / Lines / Overhang Angle: 45° / Fill Amount: 15 / Distance XY: 0.8 mm / Distance Z: 0/0 mm Enjoy