TPU Keychain Earbud Band for Soundcore Life Dot 3i Earbuds
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TPU Keychain Earbud Band for Soundcore Life Dot 3i Earbuds
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For those with a set of the Soundcore Life Dot 3i earbuds, this is a keyring so that the case can be attached to a keychain or other carrying point to make the case more convenient to carry.
Supplies
1 FDM 3d printer capable of printing at 220°C and TPU
10g TPU
Download and Slice
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Download and Slice the STL file "earbud band.stl" in your slicer of choice with the loop facing down, where the contour is at the top, and the keychain loop side is facing downward. The band can be printed at various nozzle diameters and speeds, depending on your printer's capabilities, as well as without bed adhesion or supports. Included is a sliced gcode for standard I3 style printers running a .4 mm nozzle.
Press Into Place
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Push the band up from the bottom of the case to the charging indicator light, with the contour at the bottom. The Earbud Band will fit extremely close and require some pushing to get it to seat correctly. With the form-fit contour, however, the band holds a good grip on the case and does not easily let go.