Pocket Sized Weekly Pill Dispenser with Locking Arm - Print in place

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Update: I've added a French version: français_WeeklyPillBoxAssem3.STL) I also added several lock arms with various texts for AM, PM, and Noon. You'll need to rotate these 180 degrees on the Y Axis on the print bed for optimal printing. Mise à jour: j'ai ajouté une version française: français_WeeklyPillBoxAssem3.STL) J'ai également ajouté plusieurs "lock arms" avec différents textes pour Matin, Midi et Soir. Vous devrez faire pivoter ces 180 degrés sur l'axe Y du plateau d'impression pour une impression optimale. This is a pocket or purse sized weekly Pill dispenser box that has a 'print in place" inner and outer component. The only assembly needed is to simply add the locking arm to the pillbox print as pictured. Print Instructions: 1. Print the "WeeklyPillBoxAssem2.STL" in Color 1 with 0.1 to 0.2 mm layers with a 0.4mm nozzle. Supports are not recommended for this print. 2. Print the "WeeklyPillBoxLock05.STL" in Color 2 with 0.1 to 0.2 mm layers with a 0.4mm nozzle. 3. Snap the lock arm into the little holes on the top of the PillBox Assembly. When oriented properly and lined up with the blank hole (between "M" and "Su") it should snap into place easily - locking the unit. Gently lift up the Lock arm to unlock. Usage: 1. Fill with your M,Tu,W,Th,F,Sa,Su things and lock unit by swinging the arm down into the empty slot. It should snap into place. 2. Unlock and spin to the Day of the week to use. 3. Pour contents into hand. 4. Lock the unit again before storing or placing it back in your pocket or purse. Alternative use: 1. A fidget toy 2. A hockey puck 3. A TicTac, or Altoids dispenser Printing Notes: - Don't fear the little bridging and overhang needed to print this. Have faith in your printer. If it does not work, you should be able to calibrate your printer to deal with this little bit of overhang. I've had great success on my Prusa MK2 and CR10. - Stringy printers may cause issues with this print - so try to tune out any stringiness in advance. A tiny bit of hair is to be expected. - Too much "squish" (too much elephant foot) may cause the first layers to bind the two interlocked parts of the PillBox Assembly so that it will not spin right off the printer. If this happens then push down on the bottom of the assembly, near the seam (outer edge) to break the two parts free. Then gently push one of the inner walls of the tablet storage compartments from side to side to get the part to spin. - Optionally, and please be careful if you do this, use a knife blade along the bottom seam. Use at your discretion: 1. There is a lot of debate about the safety of 3D printing materials that come in contact with food and medicine. Please do your own research on this issue, and use at your own risk.