Large Under-Desk Rotating Status Indicator

A four-part status indicator designed to go under your desk.
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updated February 25, 2024

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I wanted to set up a status indicator under my desk, but out of the existing ones, I couldn't find one that:

* Could be reasonably mounted under-desk
* Supported more than two statuses
* Was easily visible at a distance

So: The result!

Printing instructions:

* The prongs need to be flexible but sturdy, so print them out of PETG (or maybe ASA?) They do require support structures - I find that good ol' grid actually works better than organic for something like this.
* The main display is printed in two parts, mostly to properly print the curves at the top. They're joined together with a plastic dowel; superglue the assembly together.
* Speaking of the curves at the top, it *really* helps if they're smooth, which is easily accomplished with variable layer height.
* Print the signs in whatever color you want. Go wild!

It's designed to be screwed into your desk with M2 screws; pick the appropriate length. I'm honestly not entirely happy with the springiness, either it's hard to turn or it doesn't snap into position properly, but it works.

I've provided a .3mf with the appropriate settings, as well as the original .f3d export.

All of the model except the font are under Creative Commons - Attribution. The font used is Stencilla, which is licensed only for personal use unless you pay the creator.

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