BlinkBuoy Blinking Maritime Giveaway Buoy Model

Discover this realistic, functional replica of a lateral buoy inspired by those used on navigable rivers like the Main in Germany. Perfect for 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, or anyone interested in maritime-themed gadgets, this design turns a simple print into a blinking desktop ornament or educational model. Originally created as a giveaway item (over 4000 units produced), this version is unmarked on the base for a clean, generic look.

Key Features:

- Support-Free Design: Prints without any supports, minimizing waste and post-processing time for a seamless experience.

- Showcase of FDM Capabilities: Includes fine details down to 0.029 inches (0.75 mm), challenging overhangs, and bridges to demonstrate what's possible with FDM 3D printing.

- Functional Blinking Light: Integrates a standard 5mm LED (blinking or steady—your choice) powered by a user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery.

- Multicolor Printing with Single Extruder: No need for an AMS or multi-extruder setup—achieve vibrant results through manual filament swaps at specific heights.

- Compact and Lightweight: Measures Ø1.378 x 2.925 inches (Ø35 x 74.3 mm) and weighs just 0.53 oz (15 g) including the battery.

What’s Included:

STLs

Bambu Studio 3mf file for X1C printer

BOM:

1x Thomsen LED-5-BL-1,8-RT-100 LED 5 mm 100 mcd 130 ° 3.5 V (or similar)

1x CR2032 Battery

Settings and manufacturing instructions:

📐 Layer height: 0.2mm

🧱 Walls: 3 perimeters

▲ Top: 5 layers (Concentric)

■ Bottom: 4 layers (Concentric)

▩ Infill: 10% Cubic

🪜 Support: No

Color change without AMS:

🔴 → 🟢: @Layer 51(10.2mm) and @Layer 121(24.2mm)

**Happy Printing!** 🖨️✨