FerryMist – Modular Desktop Steam Toy & Humidifier

🚢 FerryMist – Modular Desktop Steam Toy & Humidifier

FerryMist is a highly modular, toy-styled desktop ferry boat that doubles as a functional humidifier! Designed to split into clean, easily printable components, it channels vapor directly through its chimney to mimic an authentic steam-powered vessel.
 

🚀 Unleash the Fleet: Modular Expansion Attachments

What truly sets FerryMist apart is its playful versatility on the rear deck! With a dedicated utility template pin integrated into the mid-section, you can instantly transform your vessel into entirely different classes of ships.

1. Swap in the Insulator for an industrial transformer aesthetic
2. Attach the articulating Robotic Arm for deep-sea operations
3. Mount the Crane & Hook to tackle heavy cargo play
4. Or snap on the Tactical Deck Gun for a sleek patrol vibe.

The choice is yours, allowing a single printed boat to evolve whenever you want a new look for your desk.

To give you complete flexibility on how you print, the project includes both a split parts file containing the individual loose components and pre-made combination files pre-arranged for multi-color printing setups.

🎨 Open Modular Architecture & Community Invitation

This project is built from the ground up as an open platform. The design is completely modular, and the community is warmly invited to remix, hack, and expand on it! Whether you want to design entirely new architectural styles for the cabin shell, create wild chimney designs, or sculpt alternative hulls, the geometry is yours to play with.
 

Got an idea for a new rear utility module, a sci-fi rooftop, or a historical hull variant? Model it, share it as a remix, and let’s see how far we can expand the FerryMist fleet together.

⚙️ Print Profiles & Optimization

• Material: Standard PLA works perfectly for all components.
• Layer Height: Print at 0.20mm for an excellent balance of surface quality and print time.

• Supports: It is highly recommended to enable supports for almost all components to ensure the crispest overhangs, clean bridges, and perfect quality on mating surfaces.

   

🔩 Technical Specifications & Custom Hardware Notes

• Wick Filter Length: The internal cotton filter wick must be trimmed to approximately 70mm to fit perfectly within the internal chamber and maintain proper contact with the water reservoir.
• The USB-PCB Friction Fit: The internal housing for the USB-PCB interface is designed with a intentionally tight, high-tolerance clearance. It is engineered to hold the components securely under slight pressure. This snug fit prevents the internal board from shifting or breaking loose during assembly or when the external cable is inadvertently yanked.
• The Crane Hook: To complete the Crane expansion module, the hook piece is designed to be tied and suspended from the boom arm using a short piece of thread, wire, sewing string, or a small ball-chain style line.

🔧 Pro-Makers Assembly Tips (Long-Term Fixes)

While the parts are designed to friction-fit and snap together cleanly, utilizing a small amount of hot glue during the assembly process is highly recommended for long-term reliability and desk stability:

1. Cable Routing: After threading the USB power cord through the entry cavity at the bottom of the base, secure it neatly into the underside channeling route with a few drops of hot glue to ensure the base sits perfectly flush over time.
2. PCB Retention: Dab a small amount of hot glue behind the PCB once seated into its high-pressure housing to permanently lock it against repetitive cable insertions.
3. Roof Component: Apply a light, sparse bead of hot glue when mating the Roof piece to its final position to ensure it stays locked in place through constant handling.

⚠️ Water & Electricity Safety Disclaimer

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Because this project combines open water reservoirs with low-voltage DIY electronics (USB power, PCB, and a mist module), extreme care must be taken during assembly and operation.

• Always ensure all electrical solder joints, wires, and PCB traces are thoroughly insulated, dry, and shielded from the active water tray.
• Regularly inspect your printed parts for leaks or capillary action that could draw water toward the electronic cabin enclosure.
• Never leave the module running completely unattended, and ensure you disconnect the power source before lifting the cabin to refill the base reservoir. Run this project entirely at your own risk.

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Every model is originally designed from scratch, rigorously 3D printed, and thoroughly tested to perfection by Omri Hillel. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication, modification, or commercial distribution without a proper license is strictly prohibited.