Polybar - 3D Printable Clone Hero Guitar

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The Polybar - Create your very own music game controller with your 3D printer! Please read the entirety of this writeup as it will aid you in your assembly. Basic knowledge of electronics is recommended, and this build is intermediate level in terms of build difficulty. I set out to create an easy to assemble and low cost music game guitar that could be taken on the go. What fun is a music game without your friends? This was designed with the intention on being as low cost as possible, which I am very aware is counter intuitive given the means of creating it. There are two different sizes for the guitar, as listed in the files. There is the base/fretboard version, if you want to try playing on a ukulele sized controller, as well as a base/extension/fretboard version that is similar in length to a Guitar Hero 5 controller (strum bar to fret length). Please post your makes, and remix and use the components in your own projects to your hearts content. While my initial goal was to make a fixable, cheap music game guitar, the real goal is for more people to have access to music games such as Clone Hero. -------------------- The following should outline some printing recommendations, as well as additional parts you will need for assembly. Most parts will need supports turned on. On parts with solid overhangs, such as the frets, I reccomend letting the printer bridge the part, or if that fails, flipping the model upside down and using the "_normal" version of the file. (If you have a specific question on a part and its printing requirements, use your best judgement. Most parts need supports for overhangs, except for solid components.) PRODUCT PARTS LIST: 8x KULONG Key Switches (Strum, Fret and Whammy Switches) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TLS1B5Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1x Zero Delay Arcade Encoder (USB-B Version REQUIRED) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUROWWK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VN4MECGN653ABJVD0P9Q 4x Tactile Micro Buttons https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X8S99RH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DJBXGPR1J74BZ1D64MVZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 1x Stainless Steel Rod, NOTE: Cut to 102mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7V8QBW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QYB5W39D7ESW6JW8WJ9F 5x M5x16 Screws https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CDRQJSY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WYVQZVDRVG7HGVBC72ER Other components required are things such as a soldering iron, hot glue gun, and patience. PLEASE NOTE: Not every printer / component you purchase is guaranteed to have a perfect fit. You may need to make modifications to my models or your products you purchase to ensure a proper fit. With the parts listed above, I was able to create two guitars with no button rattles or fitment issues. UPDATES: 08/15/21 Modified the fret to have greater compatibility with filament types, fret is now two separate pieces to allow for cleaner printing. Modified the fretboard, alternate fretboard, and base top case to account for elephant's foot. 09/06/21 Remodeled major components of body, revised body to use dovetail and glue build design. New fret system to use cheaper and sturdier MX style switches instead of Kailh Chocs. Added elephant's foot compensation models and exported models in recommended print orientation for easier printing.