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Posted by: olePigeon on 2017-04-04 08:51:16Make Magazine does a yearly round-up and review of 3D printers:Thanks for the link. Just wanted to say that my work ended up buying 2 Prusia 3D printers to replace the Makerbot 2 that never worked from day one. We're selling our Makerbot to a company that buys refurbished Makerbot 1 and 2s. We hope to get them by this summer. They're on crazy backorder. | |
| Posted by: macosten on 2017-04-04 17:52:31 ...I've been wanting someone to print a Programmer's Switch for the SE and/or SE/30 for a while now, but even through my (admittedly short-ish) searches, I couldn't find one... I *could* attempt to make one in Blender, but I don't have a reference piece and I don't have a 3D printer here at college (well, the MakerSpace has one, but I don't think I should burn all of my free prints on failed attempts 😛 ) Anyone willing to try making one? 🙂 | |
| Posted by: Westinghouse on 2017-04-04 19:13:35 If I had one, I might. My SE/30 came without one. | |
Posted by: avadondragon on 2017-04-04 23:07:29...I've been wanting someone to print a Programmer's Switch for the SE and/or SE/30 for a while now, but even through my (admittedly short-ish) searches, I couldn't find one...As far as I have been able to tell there isn't one available in the wild. I modeled one a year or two ago and printed a couple. I lost my original files though. The fact that someone is specifically asking for it might be motivation to go looking. I think I emailed the STL file to someone maybe I can find that at least if not my cad files.  | |
| Posted by: macosten on 2017-04-06 07:18:24 :O ! I would love that. Please report your findings/work back here! | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-06 10:24:13 Same! I want a programmers and reset switch panel for my SE and SE/30 | |
| Posted by: avadondragon on 2017-04-06 11:25:41 I found the files! 😀 For strength it must be printed vertically with supports. I tried many times to print it face down without supports but the long pieces that actually press the buttons inside the Mac always sheer off between layers. MacSE_Debug(vert).stl.zip If anyone prints one I'd love to see pictures and hear feedback. There were a few revisions before this one and the design may yet be improved. | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-06 12:01:52 Yay. Ill try to see if I can get one printed in the next few weeks. My friend has a printer, we shall see! | |
| Posted by: 360alaska on 2017-04-11 03:05:41 So I ordered a used makerbot digitizer, I'm excited to see if i can scan some Mac stuff. | |
| Posted by: avadondragon on 2017-04-11 17:58:05 We need to start a Wiki page collection of 3D printable Mac parts for easy access. Scrolling through pages of discussion is sub-optimal. I've also seen other people have modeled some of the same things I have which is a silly duplication of effort that could be invested in creating even MORE Mac parts! | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-11 18:02:32 I would be happy to write a Wiki page, but I will first need to ask Cory for wiki access. Also, I got a 3D print of the programmers switches! My friend did it on his printer, it should be here in a week. I will post pics and let everyone know! | |
| Posted by: Unknown_K on 2017-04-11 19:21:56 How hard and costly would it be to print Quadra 950 CDROM Bezels? | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-11 19:40:50 Costly? I don't think so. The design would be the hardest part, but if someone had one on hand and meticulously measured it, and created a 3D model of it, not so bad! | |
| Posted by: Unknown_K on 2017-04-11 21:25:50 Don't you have size limitations with the machine? | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-11 21:29:30 How wide is the bezel, six, seven inches? That wouldn't be a big issue, there are plenty of printers with print areas large enough for that. Even if it was 10 inches wide, that would still be printable, albeit with a larger printer. | |
| Posted by: avadondragon on 2017-04-12 08:50:16 I think even my tiny RepRap could handle a CDROM Bezel if I fit it diagonally so almost ANY printer could probably print one. Modelling from an original part isn't difficult at all. I really enjoy it actually. Some of those mac parts have some absolutely crazy geometry though. I spent a couple hours one day calculating all the radii of a particular case front to get a model correct. I think the biggest obstacle with making new models is that you need: A: The original part or at very least the machine it would go on to use for measurements. B: Some CAD package and a bit of talent using it. C: Your own functioning 3D printer to do test prints on. I actually got into 3D printing because my first models failed to print correctly and I didn't know why. I built a printer from scratch to understand how they worked and how to design my models in a suitable manner to make them print nicely. Just because you make a perfect replica of a part doesn't necessarily yield a printable replacement. Often some element just doesn't print well and you have to develop some strategy for compensating while maintaining the original aesthetic. | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-12 17:01:06 So, everyone who is interested in new Mac II, SE, and SE/30 programmers switches, I have AMAZING news for you! 😀 Lets the pictures of the print out speak for themselves!:    Your welcome everyone 🙂 Now, there are some supports to trim away, but over all it is looking pretty good! | |
| Posted by: Johnnya101 on 2017-04-12 18:53:35 Nice! If its ABS, it would be cool to try making it shiny (Forget how, I think acetone?), and then dull it a bit. It will first get rid of the layers, then make it have a compact mac texture! | |
| Posted by: Themk on 2017-04-12 21:52:13 Just so everyone knows, what I printed above was done with the *.stl file that avadondragon attached above 🙂 | |
| Posted by: ArmorAlley on 2017-04-13 03:13:20 Hi Themk, If you happen to be taking orders, I'm interested in a few. I can PM you details, if and when do a production run. I'm also very interested in front bezels for the Q950 and PM8100. ta, aa | |
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