Print in Place Music Box 3D Printed Toy

The toy they will ask about long after the party.

8.9k downloads in the maker community

$25.17

Color: Gray

Printed in the USA when you order.

1.You order it
2.We print it fresh
3.It ships to you

Prints as one piece with moving gears so you skip assembly and start playing right away
Uses planetary gears that turn smoothly, making gentle plinking sounds when you crank the handle
Customize the design before printing so you build exactly what you want
Frees up with simple tools after printing, so you get a working music box in hours

Imagine cranking a handle and hearing a music box play, but you made it yourself on your 3D printer. This music box prints in one piece with gears already in place, ready to come alive once you free them up.

The design uses planetary gears that mesh together smoothly. When you turn the knob, the gears spin and pluck metal fingers to make music. You can adjust the design before printing to create your own version. Print with ABS material for the best sound and durability, since PLA fingers break quickly under repeated plucking.

After printing, gently work the gears free with a socket wrench and a thin blade. The gears break loose with steady pressure and small turning motions. Some fingers pop free on their own; others need a gentle nudge. In a few minutes, your music box plays.