Kinetic Water Ripple Automata Music Box (K015)

I have combined the music box with a kinetic water ripple automaton.  A music box has always been to me something of dreams and romanticism, while kinetic sculptures evoke a sense of wonder about our natural world. The rippling effect is similar to sound waves moving in rhythm. There is also a small drawer for keepsakes.

This Water Ripple Music Box has been designed for the Piano Music Box Hand Winding Kit - K015.
 

Note on tolerances:
I have test printed almost 15 versions of these using PLA Basic in different tolerances and fit-designs. Tolerances have been kept quite tight, but depending on calibration, some force might be needed if the fit is too tight, and a drop of glue if too loose.

 

The Cam Assembly:

The cam assembly has been kept relatively simple with minimal parts. And assembly made by a bottom-up approach, with the final being capping the entire mechanism with a top cap casing. There is an assembly guide to follow :)

 

How to get Smooth Turning of the Cam:
If the music box crank does not turn as smoothly, it might be due to height alignment being off while securing the music box to the base. I find that by loosening the screw nearest to the hand crank works very well to give a smooth turning. A bit of loosening trial and error usually does the trick.

 

"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples." - Mother Teresa

I have learnt much and been greatly inspired by the community here. I hope you will enjoy this music box, and continue creating ripples of inspirations in ways you might not even know. 

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