Cigarette Case V2

Cigarette Case Version 2

This is the tweaked version of my favorite project.

The case holds 10 standard sized cigarettes. ( ~ 84x8mm)

Five in the front compartment, and five in the back.

It is now easier to assemble, features only standard components (M2 screws instead of some random nails i had lying around), is less complicated to print and requires less post-processing.

What you need for the assembly:

• few drops of superglue
• 6x M2x16 cylinder head screws (DIN 912 / ISO 4762)

Tips for printing:

• The different components are pre-oriented for optimal results
• I strongly recommend printing the hooks with PETG, or something similar flexible!

• check if the layer adhesion of your PETG is good.

   

  I encountered some issues in which the little arm of the hook broke off when closing the hatch.

  Please print a test hook and try to put some force onto the little arm to see if it holds up. (has to flex like max. 0.5 - 1mm)

I increased the nozzle temp by 5-10°C, and reduced printing speed. This solved my issue.

And of course make sure your filament is dry :)

Tips for assembly:

• Glue the hooks into the hatches like this:
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• Make sure the hooks lie flush with the surface (as indicated by the arrows)

• Apply glue only in marked area:
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• The hinges are mirrored and get assembled like this:
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• (red arrow → front of the case)

• Tighten the screws carefully, try not to strip the plastic :)

  Stop tightening once the resistance becomes too high or when the hinges have about 0.5mm of play.

   

A little Bonus:

In general I recommend to print the case from PLA or PETG. But I quite like the Bambu ABS-GF, so I created a second print profile for the ABS version.

The model in the ABS Profile is slightly scaled up (~0.3 - 0.5%), to compensate the shrinkage. This makes sure that the PETG hook will still fit with the rest.

I had to support the hatches with a custom support structure, because the model warped and got loose during the print. (see in ABS print profile)

And make sure to pre-heat the build chamber. like 90°C for 20-30min.