Summary

This necklace hanger/pendant is designed to allow for efficient upcycling of circuit boards into jewelry.
Overall dimensions: 20mm wide, 30mm tall
Long version: 20mm wide, 40 mm tall
Will hold circuit board cut approx 16mm wide 23mm tall, or 16mm wide, 33mm tall

Other materials needed:
Circuit board
Dremel drill or hacksaw
Craft glue (NOT HOT GLUE)
Clear coat (such as Mod Podge)

Print Settings

Printer:

M3D Micro

                                            <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>Yes</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>Low</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>                     <div><p>Solid</p></div></p>                                                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>Necklace hanger/pendant is only 1mm thick, so infill should not matter on low resolution setting.</p><p>For this to be a "green" product, it should only be printed using corn-based PLA plastic, since corn is a renewable resource.</p></div>

Post-Printing

1) Cut circuit board

            <div><p>Cut circuit board to approx 16mm wide 23mm tall (or 16mm wide, 33mm tall for long version)</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>2) Verify fit</strong></p>            <div><p>Ensure circuit board will fit neatly into the necklace hanger</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>3) Apply craft glue</strong></p>            <div><p>Use a small amount of craft glue to attach the circuit board inside of the hanger. Glue should not bleed out the sides - if it does, use a cloth to remove excess.<br>Allow sufficient time to dry before performing next step. Refer to glue instructions.</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>4) Apply clear coat</strong></p>            <div><p>After glue has dried, apply clear coat.<br>Allow sufficient time for clear coat to dry.</p></div>                <p class="detail-title"><strong>5) Add hardware, chain</strong></p>            <div><p>After clear coat has dried, attach necklace hardware and chain</p></div>

How I Designed This

Designed using FreeCAD

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Ken's Upcycled Kreations

Circuit Board Necklace Hanger 3.0