{"product_id":"3ddrones-a-printable-highland-bagpipe-drone-set-in-stl-form","title":"#3DDrones - Bagpipes to 3D Print","description":"\u003ch2\u003e#3DDrones — Highland bagpipe drones to 3D print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#3DDrones\u003c\/strong\u003e file set is Donald WG Lindsay’s original home-3D-printable Highland bagpipe drone system, designed and prototyped in Glasgow. The modular set includes printable drones, stocks and blowstick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions grew from a survey of late-19th- and early-20th-century Highland drone measurements, with the finished profile informed by the late-19th-century pipes owned by Donald’s father. The updated download retains the recognisable exterior design first released by Lindstruments in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3DDrones print pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as a ZIP download of approximately 101 MB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTL files for one bass drone, two tenors, their stocks, the blowstick and its stock, and a chanter stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e40-page illustrated guide, Making the Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering printing, hand finishing, assembly and setup, with workshop photographs and labelled assembly drawings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard 8 mm bass bottom, plus matching alternatives with 9 mm, 0.290 inch and 0.330 inch bores; shorter bass substitutes for restricted printer height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57 optional fin-supported copies. The pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e116 STL files including alternatives\u003c\/strong\u003e; the guide explains which files and quantities to print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting instructions, fin-removal notes and file checksums, plus access to the construction and playing videos linked below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiles are delivered electronically after payment. No physical parts are supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinter and print requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for a desktop FFF (fused-filament fabrication) printer of the RepRap family or similar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint all parts at 100% infill to support finishing and re-boring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe longest full-length part is 109.95 mm high. Check build height in your slicer; shorter substitutes are included, but one is still 100.95 mm high. Allow additional bed space for a brim and any optional fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original sets were printed in ABS. Test your chosen material and check that your adhesive is suitable for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareful calibration and good layer adhesion are important for a strong, airtight result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial making project. Printing, fitting, finishing and assembly take time and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTools and companion parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful hand tools include reamers for approximately 8, 9, 11, 14, 17, 18 and 19.5–20 mm bores; a strong gap-filling adhesive suited to the chosen material; and fine wet-and-dry paper for surface finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag, reeds, chanter, drone cords and bag cover are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustic design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design combines historical measurement with iterative prototyping for a mellow, smooth-toned drone set. The final sound and reliability depend heavily on printer calibration, material, tools, finishing and assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee and hear #3DDrones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;margin:1rem 0;overflow:hidden;background:#111;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NQg9STUSwkg\" title=\"#3DDrones demonstration\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;margin:1rem 0;overflow:hidden;background:#111;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bis4R_KWaJE\" title=\"#3DDrones assembly guide\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLicence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase grants one customer a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to print and use #3DDrones instruments for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may make prints for your own use, but you may not share, upload, redistribute or resell the source files, or sell physical prints made from them, without a separate written licence from Lindstruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor institutional, educational or commercial permission, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:lindstruments@gmail.com\"\u003elindstruments@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e before making or supplying copies. This licence does not alter the separately stated Creative Commons terms applying to #Qwistle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lindstruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1123524081,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/6035\/products\/DronesShopPic.jpg?v=1434661415","url":"https:\/\/lindstruments.com\/gd\/products\/3ddrones-a-printable-highland-bagpipe-drone-set-in-stl-form","provider":"Lindstruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}