Skip to content

Crystal Radio - vintage prop/model

Advertising
?
Creation quality: 0.0/5 (0 votes)
Evaluation of members on the printability, utility, level of detail, etc.

  • 241 views

License
3D design format
STL Folder details Close
  • antenna-arm-11.stl
  • antenna-assembly-aid.stl
  • antenna-base-1.stl
  • antenna-bottom-anchor-1.stl
  • antenna-ring-2.stl
  • antenna-top-anchor-1.stl
  • audio-base-1.stl
  • baseplate-bottom-1.stl
  • baseplate-top-1.stl
  • clamp-2.stl
  • contact-2.stl
  • crystal-base-1.stl
  • crystal-baseplate-1.stl
  • knob-axis-1.stl
  • knob-body-1.stl
  • knob-fixation-1.stl
  • lever-1.stl
  • lever-base-1.stl
  • lever-link-1.stl
  • lever-woodgrip-1.stl
  • screw-cover-4.stl
  • spacer-antenna-2.stl
  • spacer-audio-4.stl
  • spacer-big-4.stl
  • spacer-crystal-2.stl

Learn more about the formats

Publication date 2024-01-22 at 09:17
Design number 1730231

3D printer file info

3D model description

This is a school project I had to do and went a bit far with the details cause it was fun. I figured that as it turned out really nice I might as well upload it.

These crystal radios were mostly used roughly between 1900 and 1950. The cool thing about them is that they don't need any electricity to work.

The assembly is a little bit complicated as there are a lot of parts, but with the expanded views I've included it should be pretty easy.

The number at the end of the .stl file names is the number of times you need to print that piece.

The coil is made from simple baggage rope that I fixed to the arms with CA glue that I painted with gold spray after assembly.

3D printing settings

I used silver, black and gold pla. 0.2mm layer height except for the very small parts like the ''lever-link-1''

Advertising


Issue with this design? Report a problem.

Would you like to support Cults?

You like Cults and you want to help us continue the adventure independently? Please note that we are a small team of 3 people, therefore it is very simple to support us to maintain the activity and create future developments. Here are 4 solutions accessible to all:

  • ADVERTISING: Disable your banner blocker (AdBlock, โ€ฆ) and click on our banner ads.

  • AFFILIATION: Make your purchases online by clicking on our affiliate links here Amazon.

  • DONATE: If you want, you can make a donation via Ko-Fi ๐Ÿ’œ.

  • WORD OF MOUTH: Invite your friends to come, discover the platform and the magnificent 3D files shared by the community!


Sharing and downloading on Cults3D guarantees that designs remain in makers community hands! And not in the hands of the 3D printing or software giants who own the competing platforms and exploit the designs for their own commercial interests.

Cults3D is an independent, self-financed site that is not accountable to any investor or brand. Almost all of the site's revenues are paid back to the platform's makers. The content published on the site serves only the interests of its authors and not those of 3D printer brands who also wish to control the 3D modeling market.

100% secure payment by credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.
View all payment options.