I really like what you came up with here !
I'm considering remixing it to add an adjustable trussrod. (edited)
Steel String Mandolin (that you would actually want to play)
The is a real, eight steel string mandolin with a 13.5" scale. Oh, and all parts fit on a Prusa Mini+!
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Really great model i threw a pickup on mine so its kinda electric.
you think i could print the bottom up on end to eliminate support waste?
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and it does look like a good bit of support maybe that's just me tho
@ItsIan_1844807 The headstock portion of the neck gets covered up with the headstock plate, so you don't really see the ugly supported surface. And to answer your original question, you wouldn't want to print it on end to eliminate supports altogether because the part would be weaker and less stiff.
Having some issues printing this on my MK4, attempting to print the top i'm getting a message along the line of: the gcode isn't fully compatible print mode doesn't match
@BarkingMad_1659022 The 3MF files are for the Mini+. I suspect that once you load the project into PrusaSlicer, you'll need to change the printer model to the MK4.
Hi, can you share the STEP files so those of us outside of the US can create a remix that uses metric parts? It's not really feasible for us to obtain imperial screws and parts to make this. I'd also want to remix it to use carbon fibre tubes the OpenFAB modular fiddle instead of aluminium ribs (edited)
Great work! Folks are always asking me about a mandolin, I will send them here!
@OpenFabPDX_268558 Thanks! I'd love to see someone make a copy.
hello what infill should i be using for the body? i read the description and couldn't see it
@valentinfrym_547087 It's a little tricky because the body parts (top and back) are actually multi-part objects that each have different infill. If you are using PrusaSlicer and open up the .3MF files, it should have everything laid out for you. If you are using a different slicer, though, I don't know how much of the detailed slicing parameters will be imported. In general, the solid body parts are 7 perimeters, 40% triangular infill, and the "bracing" parts are zero top & bottom layers, zero perimeters, and 10% infill (i.e:, the just print as infill).
@LoboCNC thanks alot
This sounds incredible! Any recommendations on carbon fiber PLA brands, or specific attributes the filament has to have?
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@LoboCNC How interesting - good to know! Can't wait to see the next iteration - 100% going to print this bad boy out! Do you have a non-split neck file for the folks with big printer beds? :) No worries if not. Keep doing awesome work!
@MarkHealton_488677 Good idea on the non-split neck. I'll post a file for that when I finally get the next version posted.
Wow, that looks incredible. Nice work!
@dePrintinator Thanks! Stay tuned for the next itereation.
Oh my god, this sounds so much better than expected.
@Weware_557342 Thanks! Hopefully I won't ruin the tone with the next iteration with aluminum ribs.