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Make Time: 3D Print a Functional Wristwatch

2024-05-16 | By Lulzbot

License: See Original Project 3D Printing

Courtesy of LulzBot

Guide by LulzBot

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Remember that watch you didn't go to the store to buy? Your next opportunity for ‎innovation has arrived. Follow this 3D printed wristwatch tutorial to get your wheels ‎turning as you explore the possibilities of functional design.‎

 

 

What You'll Need

  • Latest version of Cura 2 LulzBot Edition Beta

  • Update to the latest firmware through Cura 2 LulzBot Edition Beta

    • Open Cura and select Settings > Printer > Manage Printers

    • Make sure the correct printer is highlighted, then select Upgrade Firmware

    • Select Automatically Upgrade Firmware in the pop-up window that ‎appears

  • Harley Ronda 3 Hand Quartz Watch Movement

  • ‎43mm Watch Crystal, 1.5mm Thick

  • Watch Hands: minute hand hole size .70mm and hour hand size 1.20mm

  • Watch crown (4.0mm - 2.60mm - 1.70mm - 5.0mm - Tap 10 )‎

  • Watch stem extender (Tap 10/Tap 10)‎

  • Package 5/8' 18g wire brads

  • Watch Face.stl

  • Watch Body.stl (browse sizes)

  • Watch face image

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Assembly

Step 1:‎

Print the watch face with a pause height of roughly 3.78 mm. When the print has paused, ‎carefully insert the watch crystal into the opening making sure the crystal is laying flush ‎with the surface before resuming.‎

Step 2:‎

Print the watch body with a pause height of roughly 2.34 mm. When the print has ‎paused, carefully insert a wire brad into each opening taking note of the brad orientation ‎respective to the opening.‎

Step 3:‎

Print the watch face on your desired paper type. Use photo paper for a glossy finish. ‎Once finished, carefully cut around the perimeter, then finish by poking a hole in the ‎center.‎

Step 4:‎

Screw the stem extender onto the movement stem. Place the assembly into the watch ‎body and use a marker to mark where the stem extrudes from the hole. Using a pair of ‎wire snips, cut the stem extender so that it is flush with the body.‎

Step 5:‎

Assemble as shown.

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