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Grand Piano Action Model (13 Keys)

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Creation quality: 5.0/5 (1 vote)
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3D model description

Assembly Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qNLhtYwv_tZUTASWXlu0WtPJjoTiNdS_/view

Detailed Assembly Video: https://youtu.be/Bs-1Kx6Yyn0

Hidden in every Grand Piano is an amazing mechanism that is activated with every key stroke that allows rapid repetition of key strokes and a responsive yet sensitive sound production.

This 3D printed model is designed to showcase the mechanical aspect of the piano action model. The strings are replaced with steel rods for a much simpler acoustic construction and therefore it sounds more like a xylophone rather than a piano.

Kindly Note that this is NOT a 100% 3D printed model. There are fasteners and rods that are used to assemble the 3D printed parts together, and the links and BOM for all the non-printable components can be found in the assembly guide.

This 13 Key model also includes the smaller 5 Key model.


3D printing settings

Minimum Print Bed Size : 160mm x 160mm
Printing Material: PLA & PETG

More details of print settings, materials, tools and non printable parts can be found in the Assembly guide that can be downloaded below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hp_bDKbc2bWgEAebBJmcETM99VUzR9N-/view?usp=sharing

3mf files are also provided for more print settings reference.

3D printer file information

  • Design number: 723291
  • 3D design format: ZIP Folder details Close
    • Action_Model_13Keys_Mar-23.zip
      • Grand_Piano_Action_Model_Mar-23.pdf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/34_Sustenuto_Bar.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/16_Backcheck.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/29_Damper_Head.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/32_Sustenuto_Frame.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/22_Wippen_03N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/24_Repetition_Lever.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/31_Damper_Guide_Bar.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/18-19_Rails.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/30_Damper_Frame.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/22_Wippen_04N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/35-36_Rod_Holders.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/15_Black_Key_Cap.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/27_Damper_Lift_Rail.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/26_Hammer.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/25_Repetition_Spring.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/33_Sustenuto_Spring.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/28_Damper_Lever_Subassy_04N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/20-21_Flanges.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/23_Jack.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/02-06_Keys_1-5.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/17_Action_Frame.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/01_Keyframe_Base.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 5_Key/28_Damper_Lever_Subassy_03N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/34_Sustenuto_Bar.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/35-36_Rod_Holders_13Keys.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/16_Backcheck.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/29_Damper_Head.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/32_Sustenuto_Frame.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/22_Wippen_03N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/24_Repetition_Lever.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/31_Damper_Guide_Bar.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/18-19_Rails.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/22_Wippen_04N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/02-14_Keys_1-13.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/15_Black_Key_Cap.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/27_Damper_Lift_Rail.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/26_Hammer.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/25_Repetition_Spring.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/33_Sustenuto_Spring.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/28_Damper_Lever_Subassy_04N.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/20-21_Flanges.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/23_Jack.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/17_Action_Frame.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/01_Keyframe_Base.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/30_Damper_Frame_13Keys.3mf
      • 3mf Files/3mf Files - 13_Key/28_Damper_Lever_Subassy_03N.3mf
      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/22_Wippen.stl
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      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/24_Repetition_Lever.stl
      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/20_Wippen_Flange_5Keys.stl
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      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/26_Hammer.stl
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      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/25_Repetition_Spring/Repetition_Spring_Thickness.txt
      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/02_06_Keys/Key Pin-hole Clearnace Details.txt
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      • STL Files/5_Keys_Model/28_Damper_Lever_Subassy/Damper Lever Clearance Details.txt
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      • STL Files/13_Keys_Model/34_Sostenuto_Bar_13Keys/Sostenuto Bar hole Diameter.txt
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      • STL Files/13_Keys_Model/25_Repetition_Spring/25_Repetition_Spring_-1.stl
      • STL Files/13_Keys_Model/25_Repetition_Spring/Repetition_Spring_Thickness.txt
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      • STL Files/13_Keys_Model/28_Damper_Lever_Subassy/Damper Lever Clearance Details.txt
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      • BOM List and Part Sorter.xlsx
      • BOM List and Part Sorter.numbers

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  • Publication date: 2022-05-13 at 07:12

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