===== Getting Started: Local Group =====
Your local group likely has processes written down somewhere or will send you instructions on a chat platform. There's no way to catalog //every// local group's processes (and that would defeat the purpose of decentralization), so you'll need to get that from your contact.

If your group would like to re-host this wiki and modify it to fit your specific needs //PLEASE DO!!//
  * **[[meta_download-this-wiki|Download This Wiki]]**

Below you'll find some helpful resources on designs, testing, and shipping.

==== Known-Good Whistle Designs ====
For anyone that just wants to get started, The Whistle Crew has a list of “good whistles” that they've printed. Additionally, your local group may have a selection of preferred whistles for their location, and even custom whistles that you should consider. 

  * [[https://makerworld.com/en/collections/14533358-good-whistles|Makerworld - Good Whistles List]]
  * [[https://www.printables.com/@hank_scorpio/collections/3106725|Printables - Whistles for Community Safety Collection]]
  * Specific Helpful Models
    * [[wiki:models/38mm-micro-bitonal-half-height-hole|38mm Micro-Bitonal with Half-Height Hole]]
    * [[wiki:models/bb3d-compact-dual-chamber-whistle| Compact Dual-Chamber Whistle V2.1 - prints on its side for more per plate]]

If you are using someone else's design, please show respect to the makers of whistle models by attributing their work, boosting their models, and (if you are able) providing tips and/or subscribing. 3D designers help make our whistles possible. Specific whistle models are owned and licensed by their original creators. Please respect creator licenses on their respective model pages.

When reviewing a whistle on a model depot website, make sure you're looking at the latest model. A number of whistle designers are releasing new models of their whistles that may work better, have a new feature, or correct an unseen flaw.

=== Customizing Your Whistles ===
  * [[wiki:process/embedding-images|Embedding Images]]

==== Testing Whistles ====
A “good whistle” 
   * is loud enough to be heard for several streets in an urban environment (> 90db or louder—some phones will test decibel level)
  *  will not require you to blow very hard to make a sound
  *  will continue to make sound if you blow into them really, really hard.

If your whistles don't do all three things, check the "Printing Whistles" section here in the wiki for troubleshooting tips. You can also talk to others in your group before mass producing.

We suggest that you print a single whistle as a test before loading a whole plate of them.
  * [[wiki:process/testing|Whistle Testing]]

==== Printing Whistles ====

The page below will help you get started if you are new to 3D printing.
[[wiki:printers/new|Intro to Printing for Whistle Producers]]

=== 3D Printer Pages by Brand ===
  * [[wiki:printers/annex|Annex]]
  * [[wiki:printers/anycubic|Anycubic]]
  * [[wiki:printers/bambu|Bambu Labs]]
  * [[wiki:printers/flashforge|Flashforge]]
  * [[wiki:printers/prusa|Prusa]]
  * [[wiki:printers/qidi|Qidi]]
  * [[wiki:printers/ratrig|RatRig]]
  * [[wiki:printers/snapmaker|Snapmaker]]
  * [[wiki:printers/voron|Voron]]

=== Optimizing Your Whistle Production ===
  * [[wiki:process/plate-rotation|Plate Rotation]]
  * [[wiki:process/slicer-tips-and-tricks|Slicer Tips and Tricks]]
  * [[wiki:process/3d-printer-tuning |3D Printer Tuning]]
  * [[wiki:troubleshooting/bed-adhesion-tips|Bed Adhesion Tips]]
  * [[wiki:process/optimal-bridging-angles|Optimal Bridging Angles]] - Avoid lengthy bridging on whistles by tuning settings.

=== Troubleshooting ===
Need help printing good whistles?
  * Many whistles on the “good whistle” list have various print profiles for the major printer brands which have been stress-tested by volunteers. It is often easier to use someone else’s optimized print profile than troubleshoot from scratch.
  * Most of us have had good luck with Silk PLA over other filament, but experience varies.
  * Sometimes a whistle starts going bad due to printer mishaps. We have found that it helps to merge items (in most slicers, by CTRL-clicking multiple whistles, or CMD-click on Mac) so you have less than 64 items on a plate. This allows you to skip the whistle that is going bad and not produce more spaghetti.
  * Your group likely has a lot of experienced whistle printers. Don't be afraid to reach out and explain what you’re doing and what’s not working. Please be sure to include info like what kind of printer & filament you’re using.
  * [[wiki:troubleshooting/whistle-malfunctions | Whistle Malfunctions ]]

=== Helpful Appliances ===
  * [[wiki:process/filament-dryer-recommendations|Filament Dryer Recommendations and DIY]]

==== Shipping and Inventory ====
  * [[wiki:process/inventory-systems|Inventory Systems - How to count whistles]]
  * [[wiki:process/shipping|Shipping]]

==== Getting Supplies ====
  * [[wiki:wish-lists|Wish Lists]]
  * [[wiki:process/prints-to-help-printers|Prints to Help Printers]]
  * [[https://makerworld.com/en/models/2255468-whistle-counting-tray-for-micro-bitonal-whistles#profileId-2456819|Whistle Counting Tray for Micro Bitonal Whistles]] by [[https://makerworld.com/en/@thebrokencircle|The Broken Circle]]
  *  [[wiki:process/breakaway-clips|Breakaway Clips]]