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Transformers Micro-Cassette 3D MODEL ONLY Collection Organizer

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updated 8. 1. 2021 | published 8. 1. 2021

Summary

Micro-cassette and accessory holders inspired by the Soundwave and Blaster Transformers toyline.

I needed some way to organize my collection of original Transformers micro-cassette robots. I made these micro-cassette holders inspired by the Soundwave and Blaster toys I had growing up. Besides the holders themselves, I also designed a cool latching box that holds four cassettes or the chrome accessories associated with each toy.

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After a bunch of prototypes, I think I got all the clearances worked out. I don't know which I like more: the box or the holders inside the box. All came out pretty great.

The Box: The box is print in place without support, in two parts (lid and base). The base wraps around the lid and latches to itself with a twist. When laid out, the base just barely fts a Prusa Original MK3 printbed; I don't know about ftting it on a mini. I found that the clearances of PLA for the hindges was better than with PETG. PETG seemed to shrink and the joints got too loose, so this is mostly a PLA print. After printing, frmly press the spinning latch down with your thumb to break it free, it should rotate freely. I'm including two bases, one with spacing for the cassette holders and one that is open. The lid is the same and prints upside down.

Chrome Holders and Nametags:

I designed this box inside a box because I just couldn't stop designing stuf in this theme. Each little robot toy has a name and some accessories. The cache holds all the unique accessories on a peg-board style tray. The trays have magenets glued into them so that they mate. Why stop there? I then made little two-tone nameplates and lined the inside with craft foam to prevent scratching.

Micro-Cassette Holder Base:

This part prints without support. Use the .3mf fle I'm including to get the enforcers just right. It works with both the Blaster and Soundwave Lids. Glue 2mm x 1mm magnets into the base and mate them with the lid to make a sweet "click" sound when you close the holder.

Soundwave Micro-Cassette Holder Lid:

This piece is a two-tone stop and replace the flament type print. It needs support to print. I'm including a .3mf fle that has the stop point in Slicer already. The trim is very fne and would do better with a smaller nozzle but it's not worth the time changing and calibrating just for the last minute of the print. I glued the mating magnets. I cut and glued a piece of thin acrylic to create the window. I bought some knock-of Transformers stickers and a rub-sign to fnish the look.

Blaster Micro-Cassette Holder Lid:

Same idea as the Soundwave themed lid, only Autobot style. The rub-sign is diferent of course, and the sticker is larger. This one needs only a little support, since you print it facedown (to get that smooth fnish). Magnets and clear acrylic were used.

F3 Model Files (.stl, .3mf, .obj, .amf) 3D DOWNLOAD ALL FILES soundwave-front.3mf 63.8 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_laserbeak.stl 256.4 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

blaster-front.stl 284.6 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_frenzy.stl 305.7 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_buzzsaw_and_laserbeak.stl 424.1 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

cachebox_chromebase.3mf 162.8 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_buzzsaw.stl 220.2 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_squawktalk.stl 264.9 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplates.3mf 130.5 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021 nameplate_overkill.stl 173.8 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

micro-cassette-base.3mf 24.0 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

cachebox_cassettebase.3mf 161.8 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_frenzy.stl 108.4 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

cachebox_lid.stl 172.8 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_beastbox.stl 308.5 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_ratbat.stl 147.4 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_slugfest.stl 298.3 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_ravage.stl 169.3 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021 nameplate_rumble.stl 177.7 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_overkill.stl 350.1 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_beastbox.stl 352.9 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_squawktalk.stl 355.7 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_ravage.stl 85.5 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_ratbat.stl 407.3 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_rumble.stl 306.8 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_slugfest.stl 362.2 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

cachebox_chromebase.stl 4.4 MB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021 cachebox_stashbase.stl 4.4 MB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

cachebox_cassettebase.stl 4.4 MB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_raindance.stl 202.0 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_raindance.stl 373.2 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_eject_and_rewind.stl 98.3 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_eject.stl 134.5 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_rewind.stl 136.6 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_steeljaw.stl 179.7 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

nameplate_grandslam.stl 287.9 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021 nameplate_ramhorn.stl 188.0 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_grandslam.stl 64.3 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

tray_soundwave.stl 445.4 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

micro-cassette-base.stl 96.4 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

soundwave-front.stl 310.9 KB F3 3D updated 8. 1. 2021

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