Openhearted Box

A fully 3D printed box that transforms into a heart when opened.
 

https://youtu.be/NfASScLtyFk

Printing

• Print two copies of the lid and two copies of the main body
• No supports required.
• Use filament with good mechanical properties. Silk and matte filaments might be too brittle.

Assembly

See video for step-by-step assembly

• Test fit a lid part with a main body part and familiarize yourself with the registration keys.
• Line up two main body prints so that the raised tabs on one side line up with the recesses on the other end.
• Press body prints together. Use a clamp if necessary.
• Repeat this step with the lid parts.
• If parts are too loose, repeat the steps above with glue.
• Slide lid onto the main body. The arms of the lid should be flexible enough to bend as they slide.
• Angle the lid so it is perfectly between the fully closed and fully open positions (a 45 degree angle). If aligned correctly, you should be able to press the arms of the lid in fully.

Can I sell copies of this?

Yes! This project was shared under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.

This license allows selling copies, but you must provide proper attribution, as detailed in the license itself.

Please note that any other projects linked here (remixes or related projects) may have a different license. Please respect those licenses.

This license applies only to the model files (STL, 3MF, STEP, F3D) included in this project. It does not apply to photos, videos, my logo, or other supplemental graphics attached to or displayed with this project.

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"Openhearted Box" (https://3dprinty.xyz/project/143) is designed by 3D Printy (https://3dprinty.xyz) and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)