Simplified C5-C6 Pan Flute

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The C5 to C6 Pan Flute design uses significantly less material than my previous version and reduces print time. This new model maintains the ideal 1:10 diameter-to-length ratio for its tubes. Print Settings: Printer Brand: Robo 3D Printer Model: R1 ABS + PLA Model Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: Low Infill: 100% line Post-Printing: Cleanup and tuning are essential steps. Since the flute is printed upside down, support material will be trapped inside the tubes used to create closed bottoms. I started by using tweezers to remove as much excess material as possible. Then, I employed drill bits of suitable size to manually remove more support material. Finally, I completed the process with straight end screwdrivers that were plunged and twisted into the pipes. The entire cleanup took approximately 30 minutes. Small holes in the tubes can make playing the flute challenging. After cleaning up and a light sanding, you can apply a primer coat to both the inside and outside of the flute. On my PLA flute, I used Vallejo acrylic-polyurethane surface primer on the exterior surface and achieved a noticeable improvement due to the smaller pipes. Traditionally, small pebbles are used for tuning the pipes. However, I discovered a Decorative Filler at Michael's craft store in the form of small clear plastic squarish beads typically used in decorative terrariums. These beads, combined with a music tuning app like Pano Tuner, enable quick and easy tuning. The provided cap keeps the tuning beads inside the pipes when the flute is not in use.