> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kms104.gitbook.io/3d-printing-ukuleles/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kms104.gitbook.io/3d-printing-ukuleles/wave-mod1-tenor-baritone-ukulele-design.md). # Wave MOD1 Tenor/Baritone Ukulele Design Files Links to the GitLab repository with the overall assembly model (STEP), individual parts (STL), and Prusa Slicer profiles (3MF) ## Design Files | File and Link | Description | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Wave MOD1-1-2 Tenor-Baritone STEP file](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/tree/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele) | Complete assembled ukulele model with multiple components for neck, body, bridge, ... | | [Wave Headstock MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Headstock%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | STL file for the ukulele head | | [Wave MOD1-1-2-Headstock.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20MOD1-1-2%20Lower%20Neck.3mf) | Prusa Slicer project file and parameters for printing head, contains [Wave Lower Neck MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Lower%20Neck%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | | [Wave Lower Neck MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Lower%20Neck%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | STL file for the part of the neck that joins the body | | [Wave MOD1-1-2 Lower Neck.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20MOD1-1-2%20Lower%20Neck.3mf) | Prusa Slicer project file and parameters for printing lower part of the neck, contains [Wave Lower Neck MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Lower%20Neck%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | | [Wave Upper Neck MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Upper%20Neck%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | STL file for the upper part of the neck that joins the head | | [Wave MOD1-1-2 Upper Neck.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20MOD1-1-2%20Upper%20Neck.3mf) | Prusa Slicer project file and parameters for printing upper part of the neck, contains [Wave Upper Neck MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Upper%20Neck%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | | [Wave Saddle MOD3-5.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Saddle%20MOD3-5.stl) | STL file for the saddle and bridge. Modify the saddle to adjust the ukulele action for specific strings etc. Recommend making the saddle as stiff as possible (> 60%)to maximize the energy and vibrations into the body. | | [Wave Saddle MOD3-5.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Saddle%20MOD3-5.3mf) | Prusa Slicer project file and parameters for printing the saddle/bridge at neck (60% infil), contains [Wave Saddle MOD3-5.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Saddle%20MOD3-5.stl). | | [Wave Lower Body MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Lower%20Body%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | STL for for the bottom half of the body. Recommend printing as a solid body for maximum stiffness, 0.3 mm layer height, and 4 perimeters. | | [Wave Lower Body MOD1-1-2.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Lower%20Body%20MOD1-1-2.3mf) | Prusa Slicer project file and parameters for printing the lower half of the body, contains [Wave Lower Body MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Lower%20Body%20MOD1-1-2.stl). Recommend printing as a solid body for maximum stiffness, 0.3 mm layer height, and 4 perimeters. | | [Wave Upper Body MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Upper%20Body%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | STL for top half of the body. Recommend printing as a solid body for maximum stiffness, 0.3 mm layer height, and 4 perimeters. Note: I had to make sure the bottom was "placed on face" to get a flat bottom layer. | | [Wave Upper Body MOD1-1-2.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Upper%20Body%20MOD1-1-2.3mf) | Prusa Slicer project file and parameters for printing the lower half of the body, contains [Wave Upper Body MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Upper%20Body%20MOD1-1-2.stl). Added circular disks to the corners for better long-print adhesion | | [Wave Nut MOD1-1-2.stl](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Nut%20MOD1-1-2.stl) | STL file for the Nut. Recommend printing at 100% infill, the Nut bolts on to the neck and fretboard to make it easy to try different string heights, string diameters, and action settings. **Strong candidate for individual customization.** | | [Wave Nut MOD1-1-2.3mf](https://gitlab.com/weststar42/wave-mod1-tenor-ukulele/-/blob/master/Wave%20MOD1%20Tenor-Baritone%20Ukulele/Wave%20Nut%20MOD1-1-2.3mf) | Prusa Slice project file, brim, 100% infill, 0.2 mm layer height | The \*.3MF files are the Prusa Slicer (2.3) project files that include the filament parameters, printer settings, and modifiers I use to successfully and somewhat reliably print the ukulele parts. I print with my Prusa i3 M3s in a LACK enclosure. I have used both normal brass 0.4 mm nozzles for PLA and a hardened steel nozzle for the carbon fiber PLA. {% hint style="info" %} Generally I use: * .4 mm nozzle * 0.30 mm "DRAFT" layer height * Different amounts of infill depending on the piece * 4 perimeters for body for improved stiffness * Circular disks at the sharp corners of the large pieces to prevent warping on multi-hour prints * Placing neodymium magnets place on the circular disks after the print is above the 3 mm layer to help reduce warping and increase adhesion for multi-hour prints * Texture print sheet {% endhint %} ## Photos ### Wave MOD1 Carbon Fiber PLA ![Wave MOD1 printed in Carbon Fiber PLA with Gold PLA accents](https://966603259-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MSV3Je-C2kTZTVekW9s%2F-MSXm683BOxjsjqmFU--%2F-MSXnAAwXGUA8E9DyLBs%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=46a93737-ee13-494d-adfa-e06c0de6b45d) ![Wave MOD1 wave logo inlay and saddle](https://966603259-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MSV3Je-C2kTZTVekW9s%2F-MSXm683BOxjsjqmFU--%2F-MSXnT2FmD-sdPoOHpGI%2FDSC_2033.JPG?alt=media\&token=2ba104ca-ae9e-42c0-a272-5ad085202ccb) ![Wave MOD1 Head with wave logo and dolphin inlay](https://966603259-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MSV3Je-C2kTZTVekW9s%2F-MSXm683BOxjsjqmFU--%2F-MSXnSCqRh0S6x8nXOqn%2FDSC_2032.JPG?alt=media\&token=087d4966-9bee-48e2-b396-fbe72b83abf8) ![Wave MOD1 Head (back) with gold-plated tuners](https://966603259-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MSV3Je-C2kTZTVekW9s%2F-MSXm683BOxjsjqmFU--%2F-MSXoKphHgqF9ZpBOOtP%2FDSC_2031.JPG?alt=media\&token=27065bfc-e188-4b37-8f82-2ffc65813f51) ### Wave MOD1 First Prototype Orange PLA ## Design Images ![Wave MOD1 design in Fusion 360](https://966603259-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MSV3Je-C2kTZTVekW9s%2F-MSXm683BOxjsjqmFU--%2F-MSXpFXSAa-ZJUp2W6KW%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ad368785-f574-449b-ae96-17bf0c8ab616)