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Breakaway Clips
Most 3D Printing volunteers don't include lanyards, key rings, or other hardware. They just ship whistles. This is because this additional hardware will increase shipping cost, not to mention the added time-cost of you assembling the hardware or kits.
If you'd like to take on the challenge, learn the process, or are planning to organize a whistle-kit party, the tips below can help make your lanyards safer.
Why Breakaway Clips
In case a lanyard gets caught on something or pulled, you don't want to injure the person wearing the whistle. These clips are designed to hold the lanyard together under the light weight-load of a whistle, but will pull apart when subjected to more severe forces, releasing the whistle and string without pulling the person wearing it.
The Easiest Breakaway Clip
Just use a paperclip, like this:
3D Printed Breakaway Clips
- TODO: Please link recommended breakaway clips here if you have tested them!