TrueNorth Compass (2mmx6mm magnet)

Introducing the 3D-Printed Compass: the slightly-accurate marvel of modern navigation! 

Why rely on satellites, digital maps, or common sense when you can hold a proudly plastic pointer that usually knows where north is?

Crafted with the precision of a caffeinated raccoon and the elegance of a spaghetti model, this compass may not always get you to your destination, but it’ll definitely start a conversation.

Whether you're exploring the wilderness or just trying to find the office microwave, our compass is here to say:
“Hey, at least you’re not going in circles… probably.”

Not responsible for getting lost, existential crises, or leading you directly into a lake.

Oh and I forgot to mention - it floats!

Introducing the “Poor man's compass Jar” – Your Lifesaver in a Lid!

Stranded? Lost? Exploring the great unknown where water is as rare as Wi-Fi?

Don’t sweat it – we bottled survival.

Whether you're:

• Navigating the desert 
• Trekking remote trails 
• Or just forgot to fill your canteen…

The Poor man's compass Jar is your secret weapon:
Crystal-clear water sealed tight

Because sometimes, all you need is a jar of water between you and the unknown.

Works with all TrueNorth compasses!

Troubleshooting / printing details

Default info:

• 2mmx6mm magnet
• best to hang on the thread till it shows right direction
• not the fastest one but it should ‘calm down’ within 1-2 minutes after it's hanged to show true north

• remember to calibrate with magnet poles before heading for hike! :)

   

In case of printing version with magnets inside the model 

• pause at layer 92 (7,48mm)

• magnets should fit with almost no force needed to push them there :) 

  

• use magnet in middle only or North+South combination for best effects

Poor man's compass jar

I was wondering how to not to introduce additional fancy materials to this build and come up with that :)

To make that box waterproof (at least to some extent) I decided to go with lid made of plastic foil (e.g. string bag) since it is clear enough and is elastic enough.

Threads are rather thight. I used ikea's jar opener to close that few times before assembly not to hurt my hands :)

Once you fill the box with water and insert compass inside:

• fill just enough water for compass to float but not submerge (esepcially for thin versions)

• prepare piece of foil which is bigger than the box so you can hold it and give it enough tension for first few threds while inserting the lid

  

• once lid is inserted cut off material that would sitck out otherwise

  

• finish closing the jar