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Hoverpen

An out-of-this-world pen stand.

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Inspired by the Novium line of hoverpens, this DIY hoverpen is a conversation starter! Using commonly available magnets and the beloved Pilot G2 pen core, this design won't break the bank or your wrist.

The design uses 1 (one) 3mm x 2mm magnet, and 38 (thirty eight) 8mm x 2mm magnets. The magnets don't have to be incredibly strong, I did not use N52 magnets but it wouldn't hurt if you choose to upgrade the magnet selection. I purchased a cheap magnet kit off amazon, and have many magnets left over.

Assembly is easy, but may require light taps with a hammer to set the magnets correctly. All the magnets are oriented the same way! I chose north-up. This includes all the magnets in the pen as well.

Print files are available on MakerWorld, and coming to Thangs soon!


MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en/models/745159

stand1.stl

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pen3.stl

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stand2.stl

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pen1.stl

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pen2.stl

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  • 38 × 8mm x 2mm Magnets
  • 1 × 3mm x 2mm Magnet

  • 1
    Print the required parts

    Print all required parts. A print profile is available for bamboolab printers on makerworld, and the stl files are available for any other printer.

  • 2
    Install magnets

    All magnets should be installed in the same orientation! This includes the pen. When the pen is "floating" in its stand, all the magnets poles are pointing the same way.

    Start with the stand. Each slot in the ring holds 5 magnets.

    3 Magnets go in the contact pad (center of the ring).

    The pen cap contains the 3mmx2mm magnet in the tip, and 10 magnets in the core.

  • 3
    Glueup

    This project was designed to minimize glue, but I still recommend using some super glue to hold the pen2 part (the connector ring) onto the pen1 part (the magnet carrier). This keeps the magnets in place and helps the pen snap into its cap.

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