Introduction: STEMFIE Desktop Christmas Tree

About: The 3D-printable construction set at http://stemfie.org

This STEMFIE project builds a small Christmas tree you can assemble in under 15 minutes and decorate using coloured STEMFIE fasteners.

Step 1: Download and 3D-print the Ready-made Build Plates

Use standard print settings on filament-based 3D-printers, such as the following:

  • Material: PLA filament
  • Layer height: 0.2 mm
  • Perimeters (shells): 2
  • Top solid layer count: 4
  • Bottom solid layer count: 4
  • Infill: 15%
  • Generic print speed: 50 mm/s

Step 2: Assemble the Foot

Step 3: Insert Four Washers and the Four Largest Braces

Step 4: Inser the Rest of the Brace As Shown, Placing One Washer in Between

Step 5: Fasten the Star at the Tip of the Tree

Step 6: Rotate the Braces to Random Positions

Step 7: Attach the Short Screws and the Coloured Nuts

Step 8: The Final Assembled Christmas Tree - Enjoy!

For more information, please visit the STEMFIE project page at https://stemfie.org/sps-000002