Toothpick Gun (Compliant mechanism)

Name: Toothpick Gun (Compliant mechanism) (3D printed)
Brand: Hark Tech
Price: 6.90 GBP
Availability: InStock

by Thisfact · from Printables

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Typical cost for this model in PLA: ~£6.90 + postage from £2.95 (free Tracked 48 over £40). We prepare your model, print it across our calibrated production fleet and quality-check it before it is usually dispatched within 2 working days.

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We didn’t design this model. It’s a community file from its original creator, and now and then a file has a fault that only shows up when we print it, such as walls that are too thin or parts that don’t join properly. If that happens we’ll let you know and try to fix the file, which can add a day or two. If we can’t get a good print from it, we’ll refund you in full.

Good to know before you order

TPU has a £11.50 print-order minimum. ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon and PETG-CF have a £46 minimum; PA-CF has a £69 minimum. Delivery is shown separately in your cart.

Need a few parts? Add them to one cart. One order minimum and one postage charge cover the cart: £6.90 for standard materials, £11.50 with TPU, £46 with ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon or PETG-CF, or £69 with PA-CF.

Please check the model files include everything you need before ordering. We print the files as published by the creator, so you receive the parts in the model, not necessarily a finished assembly shown in any photos. These are community designs by their original creators; we manufacture and post them but cannot guarantee fitment for your specific appliance or use case - check the original design page for compatibility.

About this print

A toothpick gun that uses a compliant mechanism, relying on the flex of the printed material rather than separate springs or moving parts, to flick a toothpick forward. It functions as a novelty desk gadget and fidget toy. PLA is the usual material for compliant mechanism designs, as its stiffness gives the living hinge the return force needed to operate correctly.

From the original design page

Original maker's notes

By Thisfact on Printables · CC-BY

Compliant mechanism toothpick gun that can shoot out a toothpick.

Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.

Printing Toothpick Gun (Compliant mechanism)

For Toothpick Gun (Compliant mechanism) we would normally reach for PETG — it is tougher and more heat-resistant than PLA, ideal for parts that take load or live somewhere warm. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.

Model details

Category	Gadgets
Downloads at source	36,573
Likes at source	6,334
Original model	View on Printables
Designer	Thisfact
Licence	CC-BY

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