Tic Tac Gun Rubber Band Edition
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About this print
A novelty toy gun designed to fire Tic Tac sweets using a rubber band mechanism rather than a spring. It is a remix of an existing design, adding a post at the front of the barrel to accommodate the band in place of the original spring. Suitable as a fun desk distraction or small gift for adults and older children. PLA is a good choice for this print, as dimensional accuracy in the moving parts helps the firing mechanism function reliably.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By DA17 on Thingiverse · CC-BY
Really enjoyed the Tic Tac 2 build but wanted a more powerful option without the spring. This remix simply adds a post at the front of the gun for attaching a rubber band in lieu of a spring.
Do note that in cases where a very strong band is used you may need to beef up the infill of the firing pin mechanism. With this mod I've easily launched a tic tac across a small room.
NOTE ABOUT STL FILES: If you've already printed the original TTG2 all you need to print is the left side STL file (TTG_LEFT_RB_V2.stl) to use this mod. The other files have been included in the event someone is starting from scratch.
Test firing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOPLyjFRreI
Update: Uploaded a modified right side as requested for recessed M3 nuts (Right_Side_M3_Nut.stl)
Update2: Updated the left side model slightly to have a smoother band transition from the post to the body of the gun. I was noticing some band wear on my test gun at this point so this should help with that. Removed the original version as it's now redundant.
Update3: Increased the diameter of the Right Side M3 nut recesses by 0.3mm
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Tic Tac Gun Rubber Band Edition
For Tic Tac Gun Rubber Band Edition we would normally reach for PLA — it is easy to print, low-odour and plenty strong for everyday use. 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
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| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | DA17 |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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