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--- wiki:process_testing [2026/01/27 23:09] – [Mechanical] athena
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 ===== Mechanical Testing =====
 ==== Electronic ====
-For around USD$30, you can get a handheld compressed-air duster that charges via USB.
+These are a great way to test whistles that come off the plate quickly and hygienically.
-Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQC4DB3
+You can get a handheld compressed-air duster that charges via USB for around USD$30, examples from [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFQC4DB3|Amazon]] and [[https://www.microcenter.com/product/677018/compressed-air-duster|Microcenter]].
+Video of using an air duster to test whistles:
+{{ :wiki:3whilstel_demo.mp4 |Video of using an air duster to test whistles}}
+Some volunteers use [[https://www.costco.com/p/-/fanttik-x200-mix-cordless-car-vacuum/4000370378?langId=-1|handheld vacuums]] to do the same thing, though they can be louder than the air dusters.
-You can use this to test whistles that come off the plate, and the best part is, you don't need to toss them afterwards.
-Some volunteers use [[https://www.costco.com/p/-/fanttik-x200-mix-cordless-car-vacuum/4000370378?langId=-1|handheld vacuums]] to do the same thing.
 ==== Mechanical ====
-You can use a baby nasal aspirator to test whistles. These are usually USD$1-USD$3 at many stores.
+You can use a baby nasal aspirator to test whistles.These are usually USD$1-USD$3 at many stores.
+{{ :wiki:baby-nasal-aspirator.jpeg?direct&100 |Baby Nasal Aspirator}}
-{{ :wiki:baby-nasal-aspirator.jpeg?direct&200 |Baby Nasal Aspirator}}
 It should be mentioned that you should use either a new baby nasal aspirator, or one well cleaned and sterilized.
 ===== Manual Testing =====
 If you don't have any mechanical way to test whistles, you can do so the "old fashioned" way. Just give one a //toot//! After you confirm the whistle makes noise **__THROW IT AWAY__**, no one wants a pre-used whistle.
+===== Loudness Testing =====
+Some whistle modelers on Makerworld, Thingiverse, and Printables have listed the estimated decibel values for their whistles. Others have not. To help make informed decisions, a group of whistle printers tested a selection of whistle models for decibel output.
+You can find those results here: [[:db_testing_results_for_selected_models|]]