Divider Yarn

Divider Yarn is a yarn-transferring manual machine that makes the process of dividing yarn easier and faster.

Materials

• 1 Sheet - 6mm Thick Acrylic Sheet (Use any color you want)
• 1 Sheet - 3mm Thick Acrylic Sheet (Use any color you want)
• 3D Printing Filament (Use any color you want)
• 8 pcs - 1mm Thick with 4mm Diameter Magnets
• 1 Sheet - Black Felt Paper
• Instant Glue (Mighty Bond)

Equipment

• 3D Printer
• Laser Cutter
• Cutter
• Laptop

Application

• Ultimaker Cura

1. Cut the base and the walls using the laser cutter.
2. Download and apply the “6mm acrylic cut + 1mm engrave” setting on the laser cutter: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gvV83-bd4bSOGB8Gtrmkj2nf23AwL4Rc?usp=sharing
3. Download and print the base of the frame: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-wpy59pruZBcFmby1GCH51kT8Ogpfk6/view?usp=sharing
4. Download and apply the “3mm acrylic cut + 1mm engrave” setting on the laser cutter: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gvV83-bd4bSOGB8Gtrmkj2nf23AwL4Rc?usp=sharing
5. Download and print the walls of the frame: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQH9fNSsCKXOhGxi6laAWaHeh5sm3T3n/view?usp=sharing
6. 3D Print the parts where the magnets will be attached.
7. Download and open the “Magnet Parts” file on your Ultimaker Cura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HZFK3SZAyZGyNouYUkF_rVPwX_qtHlic/view?usp=sharing
8. Set the settings depending on your 3D Printer and print the file.
9. 3D Print the parts where the gears will go.
10. Download and open the “Gear Support” file on your Ultimaker Cura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eeQ3kRYDz2ioG3mdUFxfsITsBvsZD4Gv/view?usp=sharing
11. Set the settings depending on your 3D Printer and print the file.
12. Assemble and glue the parts as shown in the image (make adjustments as needed).

1. Print the Gears
2. Download and open the “Gears” file on your Ultimaker Cura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cRP8NwFMr73hzXK2jFBa2PGmWLsa7xT4/view?usp=sharing
3. Set the settings depending on your 3D Printer and print the file.
4. Cut the circles that keep the gears in place.
5. Download and apply the “3mm acrylic cut + 1mm engrave” setting on the laser cutter: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gvV83-bd4bSOGB8Gtrmkj2nf23AwL4Rc?usp=sharing
6. Download and print the circles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iuISkuCYtuMXNurE7AYuc-n4eO38v7OJ/view?usp=sharing
7. Position the gears in their respective places as shown in the image.
8. Glue the cut circles on top of the gear supports to lock the gears in place.

1. Print the covers of the compartments at the sides and the middle part.
2. Download and apply the “3mm acrylic cut + 1mm engrave” setting on the laser cutter: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gvV83-bd4bSOGB8Gtrmkj2nf23AwL4Rc?usp=sharing
3. Download and print the covers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vfteEmyZFRDBxdOBmvvmGPRSaGSlz7ss/view?usp=sharing
4. Glue the magnets into their respective holes, which can be found in the “Magnet Parts” that are placed on the side compartments and the covers of the compartments.
5. Glue the middle cover in its place by gluing it to the "Magnet Parts" placed in the middle portion.

1. 3D Print the yarn holder and spinner poles:
2. Download and open the “Poles” file on your Ultimaker Cura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gpi5ycRNdUaOUtDqCZB8OQD0B9rosHUf/view?usp=sharing
3. Set the settings depending on your 3D Printer and print the file.
4. 3D Print the supports of the poles:
5. Download and open the “Supports” file on your Ultimaker Cura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l8u1Dh4hbDGWr70LI2kYJG3-C5L51FC1/view?usp=sharing
6. Set the settings depending on your 3D Printer and print the file.
7. Attach the poles to the supports as shown in the image (sand the parts as needed to fit).
8. Glue the supports to the gears as shown in the image (sand the parts as needed to fit).