Kazoo
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About this print
A printable kazoo, a simple musical instrument that produces a buzzing tone when the player hums into the mouthpiece. The body is designed to print without supports, and the user fits a thin membrane to complete the instrument before playing. It is a popular novelty item for children and casual use. PLA is well suited to this design as the part carries no significant mechanical load and the geometry is straightforward, making for a clean and reliable print.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By PistonPin on Thingiverse · CC-BY-SA
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I've wanted a [Kazoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazoo), so I designed and printed one. :)
[This is what it sounds like (with a piece of an envelope window as membrane).](https://youtu.be/vxlBv3PkNCs)
It prints without supports. Depending on the bridging capabilities of your printer, you might need to clean up the top part of the body's thread with a knife. But the threads are pretty coarse, which makes them quite forgiving and easy to clean.
You just need to cut a membrane from the window of an envelope (use the washer as a template – wax paper also works, but imho doesn't sound as nice), put it in the opening of the Kazoo, place the washer on top (smoother side down) and screw the nut in. That's it. :)
**PS:** A Kazoo is played by humming into it. ;)
**[Hint by Dryphter](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3114202/comments/#comment-2104204):** "Hint for others - use the outside of the washer to draw a circle on the cellophane or wax paper, but then cut it out a bit smaller than that."
**Edit 25.09.2018:** I've printed a Kazoo in PETG and realized that the increased friction makes it nearly impossible to screw both pieces together, so I've added a second version of the lock nut with 0.2mm more clearence.
**Edit 11.10.2018:** I've added a third version of the lock nut with 0.4mm more clearence.
**Edit 19.12.2018:** Uko has designed [a toddler-friendly lock nut](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3253687) you might want to check out!
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Kazoo
For Kazoo we would normally reach for PLA — it is the easy, economical default and suits the majority of models. 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
| Downloads at source | 27,454 |
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| Likes at source | 1,993 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | PistonPin |
| Licence | CC-BY-SA |
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