Capo and Noter for Appalachian Dulcimer

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CAPO: The only vitamins required are a M5x35 bolt M3x15 bolt M5 nut The capo does not require printing support. To attach the M5 Bolt to the turning knob, heat the bolt with a heat gun so it just melts PLA, then push it onto the head of the bolt. If it is a round headed hex bolt like I used you need to cut some groves into the head with a hacksaw so the plastic "bites". Assembly is simple as per diagram. You might need to cover the parts that touch the dulcimer with a thin softer plastic. I used a bit of shrink wrap attached with 3M double sided sticky. When using make sure the knob side is at the bass drone string side of the fretboard. Tighten the knob whilst pushing the capo down over the frets, then when tightish, push the capo home. Don't have it too near the fret, about 10mm behind is good. I have included 123DX files as ell if you want to edit the dimensions or design. PLEASE NOTE: On a dulcimer, you cannot use the capo on all the frets like a guitar for example. NOTER: The noter requires printing support. I printed mine in wood. You might like to as well. I have included the 123DX file if you wish to change the length or diameter of the noter. I have an oblique face on the noter, this is so that you can also note the drone strings individually. If you don't want to do this then alter the 123DX file by deleting the end and extruding the peg to compensate.