SECOND PLACE in the Easter Design Contest

Overview

I designed an Easter egg! This is not just any Easter egg, this is the greatest Easter egg - the one to rule them all! This is my largest project to date, so your support is really appreciated.

To open the egg, you use a "key" to turn the lead screw and push the petals open. This process is akin to how a flower opens, hence the naming of the six top-half sections. Inside is a small basket for holding many small Easter eggs, or one larger egg.

Additional parts list

31x M3x15mm bolts
6x M3x20mm bolts
2x 3x3mm cylindrical magnets (optional)

Assembly

Please refer to the Advanced Guide. You can preview this before purchasing, just scroll down to the last of the files and select the PDF to preview it.

Print Settings

Again, please refer to the Advanced Guide. All parts can be printed without slicer supports, though the "petals" are pre-supported. I used PLA for this project, though most other materials should work well (try to avoid cheap filament).

Warning: Small parts may pose choking hazard. Not suitable for young children.

Commercial License: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/commercial-license-mechanical-easter-egg-c0e1f6ebd65947e10d91

Don't forget to share a photo of your make!

Happy printing,

-createt.

Mechanical Easter Egg (Easter Design Contest)