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No batteries. No wires. Just pure (useless) fun!
Have you ever wanted something that serves absolutely no purpose? Here is the ultimate Useless Box: a mechanical challenge entirely 3D Printed that turns itself off every time you try to switch it on.
Unlike classic electronic versions, this box is powered exclusively by physics. Thanks to a clever rubber band loading system, the lever snaps out to return the switch to the "OFF" position with satisfying precision.
🛠️ Key Features
- 100% Mechanical: No motors, Arduino boards, or soldering needed.
- Just one rubber band: The only non-printed component required is a common office rubber band.
- Zero supports: The design is optimized for easy printing without the need for support material.
- Snap mechanism: A perfect example of mechanical engineering applied to 3D printing.
⚙️ How does it work?
The design utilizes the rubber band's tension to load the internal arm. When you move the switch to "ON", you unlock the mechanism: the arm extends, strikes the switch returning it to its initial state, and quickly retracts into the box, ready for the next (useless) attempt.
The internal components are taken from the project by liamriddell
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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