Java Upgrade for 10 oz Solo Paper Cups

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This is a Java device handler compatible with Solo 10 oz paper cups. I think it will work with Tea but I haven't tried that. It may also work with soup (man I crock me up). This custom design was one of my earliest creations in DesignSpark Mechanical. It was inspired by a coffee cup I had that was an homage to the Guggeinheim Museum. My original design was 3 tiers, but I decided to simplify it so I could have my coffee sooner. Print Settings Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .2 Infill: 20 or 25% Notes: It works, but do use with caution! It will grip well if you seat it in snugly. I plan to make a dixie-cup version. If you need a re-mix, send me the bottom / top dimensions. How I Designed This This was created with DesignSpark Mechanical. For planning the gradual flare on this piece, I measured the cup with a caliper to get the top and bottom dimensions. I started with a simple cylindrical ring and stacked a larger one on top of it. A thin box was added, then rounded on one corner and hollowed out to form the handle. After the basic concept was complete, I added the finishing touches by rounding edges. After printing the first test design, I made a thicker/taller handle. I used the 'pivot-edge' option of the pull function to flare the inside of the cylinder so it would taper-fit the cup. My first print was done with a .4 nozzle. It mysteriously disappeared from my desk (there's a good chance I misplaced it on a maintenance run). The printer photo shows a later print that was done with a 1mm tip. That make will be re-touched with bondo so a repro-mold and cold-cast (aluminum finish) can be run. I will post photos if that experiment is successful.