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Solar Boost Bag 3D Design Files

Solar Boost Bag

Portable solar charger

by Becky Stern and Ruiz Brothers

published November 05, 2014, last edited November 05, 2014

posted in 3D Printing Wearables

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solar-charger-cover.stl

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Temperature @ 230c
10% Infill
2 Shells
0.2 Layer Height
90/120 Speeds

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The original solids are available to modify and download from our 123D Design project page.

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