About This File
Second published attempt at anything like this, for 3D printing so please be gentle.
NOTE The screenshots show some pieces that have been printed unsanded & untrimmed & they also show cages V1.99 & V2 (The only part that is constant in both is the top ring), from the test fitting a roll back to V1.99 for the supports & base may be required for a deeper recess of 3mm.
The Top ring takes about 30 - 40 minutes on a Replicator 2 at Highest Quality settings.
A support piece takes about 32 minutes on a Replicator 2 at Highest Quality settings, these could be multiplied up to the required 8 for the output file.
The base will take about 3 hours on a Replicator 2 at Highest Quality settings.
It is suggested that a hot pin be pressed through the build material using pliers & suitable heat source for each support at the top & bottom rings after gluing for additional strength.
Despite various efforts a one piece print has not gone smoothly so still a kit of 6 parts not including Moflash lens, if a one piece is successfully produced, the file will be added as a compliment.
Constructive feedback welcome.
What's New in Version V2 See changelog
Released
- What's New in Version 2.
- Each support has a 2.5mm extrusion to fit into the top ring slot's.
- Top ring is slightly over-sized on the inner & outer diameters width by about 1mm, for easier fitting of the Moflash which was rather too snug on V1.
- Each support has a 2mm extrusion to fit into the base slot's slightly over-sized on the width by 0.5mm, to allow glue\filler positioning play.
- Each support now fits as per the prop & the fitting recess has been trimmed back from the outer edge & deepened, it may require the back\inside diameter wall to be trimmed
- The overall size of the base remains the same, with some reduction of print material required to allow the Moflash lens to be easily fitted.
- Two small pilot holes have been removed from the design for the countersunk Moflash lens screw holes.
- Most obvious change is the base & top rings have had the resolution of the circle increased from 24 to 100 sides.
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