- What will it do?
It will securely store a wristwatch in a compact 3D-printed box.
- Who has done what beforehand?
Many people have designed wristwatch boxes before, but I created my own version tailored to my preferences.
- What will you design?
A small compartment box specifically shaped to hold a wristwatch, with a separate lid.
- What materials and components will be used?
Generic PLA filament was used as the only material.
- Where will they come from?
The PLA came from general 3D printing supplies, either from Amazon or the school lab.
- How much will they cost?
The cost was minimal—about $1–2 worth of PLA.
- What parts and systems will be made?
Two main parts were made: the base box and the lid. No complex systems were included.
- What processes will be used?
CAD modeling, slicing with Cura (or similar), and FDM 3D printing.
- What questions need to be answered?
Will the lid fit properly? Is the size right for most watches? Should the inside be padded?
- How will it be evaluated?
By checking the print quality, how well the lid fits, and how securely the watch sits inside.
- What tasks have been completed?
The design, slicing, and full print have been completed.
- What tasks remain?
Optional refinement of the lid fit, interior padding, and testing with different watch sizes.
- What has worked? What hasn’t?
The design printed cleanly and held the watch as expected. The only issue was fine-tuning the lid tolerance.
- What questions need to be resolved?
Should the lid snap shut or just rest on top? Should the inside be customized for cushioning?
- What will happen when?
Design and modeling were done early; printing and testing followed after confirming the fit.
- What have you learned?
I learned how to design a functional enclosure, account for 3D print tolerances, and troubleshoot fit issues.
