by SavageRodent, published
This five or seven character cryptex can be used as a small safe / money box and is ideal for giving small valuable items the kind of security that only comes form a pocket sized safe made of plastic.
Enjoy!
FEATURES:
• Ether 5 or 7 x combination rings, each of which can be set to a custom number and can be changed at any time, by anyone possessing the combination to unlock the cryptex + Locking Tool.
• 100,000 or 10,000,000 possible combinations.
• Sturdy construction. Unlike many other designs this one features a locking component that holds the cryptex together even when open, thus stopping it from fall apart while in this state.
• Easy print. Designed specifically for the 3D printing there is very little by way of overhangs and thus no support structures are needed. Theoretically the parts should require no cleaning and can be assembled strait off the build plate. All .STL file have already been rotated for best print results.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1) Pleas not that i do make tweaks to the design from time to time, see below for "Modification Updates" Therefor, if u want good results pleas use the most up to date Thing Files.
2) Although there are no support structures to clean up i have fount, on account of the components being a naturally snug fitting, even small imperfections in the print can cause parts to become tight or catch. So keep the craft knife on hand just in case :)
MODIFICATION UPDATES:
Date: 10.05.15
Component: Lid_v1
Feature of modification: The lid is now slightly shorter which should solve the stiffness of the bottom ring.
Date: 10.05.15
Component: Bottom_lock_v1
Feature of modification: Added a chamfer to outer bottom edge to prevent over tight tolerances from flare out.
Date: 15.11.15
Component: Lid_v2
Feature of modification: Have made tiny reduction to diameter of outer edge, so it should fit into the outer_ring more easily now.
Date: 16.12.15
Component: Bottom_Lock_v2
Feature of modification: Moved the lip so the it releases the locking tool when turned clockwise too the locked position and vice versa.
Date: 16.12.15
Component: Bottom_v3
Feature of modification: fractionally wider inner diameter to provent tapering of Inner_tube which caused the Lid to be stick.
Date: 16.12.15
Component: Locking_tool_v2
Modification: Mostly just a cosmetic change
Date: 13.03.16
Component: Inner_Shaft_7R_v0
Modification: A taller version of the original design, allowing it to accommodate two additional rings.
Date: 13.03.16
Component: Lid_7R_v0
Modification: A taller version of the original design, allowing it to accommodate two additional rings.
Date: 13.03.16
Component: Locking_tool_7R_v0
Modification: A taller version of the original design so it can be used with the 7 ring version of the cryptex.
Date: 28.03.16
Component: Lid_R5_Holey_v0
Modification: Added holes to the lid so its easier to see inside
