Contributing
Some people ask: Can I create a Head or WingSet for The ExoBass and release it?
The answer is: Yes! I would love it if you did!
However, there are some rules:
You can only release the Head / WingSet files you create and you must link to the CrowdFunding Campaign for how people can get access to the Core. If you want to make Remixes of any of the core files, please send them to me so I can release them under the campaign. You must use the "ExoBass" name in your model's titles. Here are some Template files for you to get started:
Head Base WingSet - Starter Negatives Core 2020
Let's say you're designing a new WingSet. This guide will start from the point in the process where you have designed it and we will work on adapting it for ExoBass. Here is your WingSet:
First, bring in the Reserved Airspace and the Negative:
Position them so that the Bridge and Neck are where you want them to be, and that that the bottom of the reserved airspace is touching the face of your bass.
Make sure your negative is in the correct position.
Then subtract it from your WingSet
There are a couple of important interfaces that you need to maintain access too:
The first is the Mounting Screws that attach the core to the 2020. These need to be accessible up until the WingSet is attached to the core, and can be covered after that if you so desire. The access to these must be reachable with a screwdriver.
There are 6 on the back and one on the bottom.
Since the example WingSet is 40mm Thick, this lines up perfectly with the ones on the back, but we need to allow access to the one on the bottom:
The second is the Heat Set Inserts that the pickups attach too. They only need to be accessible after printing so that the inserts can be installed.
In my example, I will be splitting the WingSet in half at the point that the Heat Set Inserts need to be installed. I will later use screws to attach the front and back to each other.
Design your control panel. Wires from the bridge need to be able to get to the control panel, so make sure you put in voids for cables to run through. I suggest that these channels be 12mm in diameter so you can pass through cables with plugs on the end.
Put in your Strap Mounts. This consists of a M3 Flanged Heat Set Insert and a M3x16 SHCS. You can use these models to put in one like the one that was used in HipBone.
Break apart all of the large models into pieces that will fit on a 250x250x240 build area. You are welcome to go the extra mile and make sure it works on an A1 Mini, but I won't be going that far here.
Come up with a solution to re-attach all of the chunks to each other in a sturdy way. You can do this however you want. You can use screws (CW2), Dowel Pins (Bass of Spades), Just plain Glue with indexing inserts (HipBone), or anything else you want.