Ocarina

🎵 The Pocket Ocarina — Minimal, Functional & Easy to Print!

Have you ever wanted to print a musical instrument that really plays and also looks beautiful on your desk? This ocarina combines a minimalist and modern design with surprisingly clean acoustics!

Whether you're a fan of Zelda, a music lover, or just looking for a fun project to test your printer's precision, this is the perfect model for you.

🌟 Why you should print it now?

• 100% Functional: It's not just a toy or a display piece. By blowing into the mouthpiece and combining the holes, you can play real melodies!
• Zero Supports (Support-Free): Specifically designed for 3D printing. It prints vertically directly on the build plate, without the need for internal supports that would ruin the air duct.
• Ergonomic Design: Its teardrop shape fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, making it very comfortable to play and carry.
• Perfect Tolerance Test: It's a great benchmark to check your printer's flow and bridging calibration on the delicate upper "whistle".

🛠️ Golden tips for a perfect print (Acoustic Settings)

For the ocarina to play at its best, air must not escape. I recommend using these settings in your slicer:

• Layer Height: between 0.12mm and 0.2mm (the more defined the layers, the better the aesthetic result and the precision of the whistle duct).
• Wall Loops: At least 3 or 4 to ensure the body is completely airtight and avoid air leaks that would ruin the sound.

• Infill: 20% - 25% minimum, REMEMBER a slightly denser ocarina resonates much better!

   

📢 Show me your talent!

If you like the model, leave a nice 👍 Like, download the print profile, and add this project to your favorites!

And don't forget to upload a Make: I would love to see your colorful ocarinas (maybe with dual-color or PLA Silk filaments!) 🎶