55mm Pinch-on Lens Cap

prusaprinters

<p>I designed this cap with some specific intentions in mind, I wanted it to cover the entire lens face, filter ring and all, like a sheath, and I wanted it to be the "spring-loaded" pinch-on style. I had a couple lenses that I was specifically designing it for as well, but I also wanted it to be uniform enough that it could be used on a variety of different lenses. I've printed and tested this cap on three different lenses (by different manufacturers), and it worked basically exactly how I wanted it to.</p><p>I designed this with a front faceplate so that you can easily customize just that part and print. Easily toss on any branding, or none, or your own, and run with it! All I ask is that if you remix or customize, you let me know. so I can see what spins people are putting on it.</p><p>To see actual prints of my design, check out the “Makes” tab (I print basically everything I design.)</p><h3>Print instructions</h3><p><strong>Printer:</strong> MakerFarm Pegasus 10"</p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong> Doesn't Matter</p><p><strong>Supports:</strong> Yes</p><p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.15</p><p><strong>Infill:</strong> 20%</p><p><strong>Filament:</strong> GST3d PLA+ Black</p><p><strong>Notes:</strong><br>Rafts Note: I didn't use any rafts, but I can't imagine it would hurt to, if you like... just more clean-up I guess.</p><p>Supports Note: I only used supports on the main body, nothing else.</p><p>Brim Note: I DID use a brim on everything so that the smaller pieces were sure to stay in place while printing.</p><p>Resolution Note: I printed on at 0.15 and another a 0.1 and didn't notice any real difference. You could probably get away with 0.2 even, if you wanted to speed things up a tad</p><p>Infill Note: You could probably play with the infill settings too, if you want. It doesn't need to be light-tight, but you do need some strength in the "springs" and also in some parts of the main body, so keep that in mind.</p><p>When everything is printed, just snap everything together, it should be fairly simple to follow along, if you review the exploded view images that I've included. I used the tiniest micro-dot of super glue on the (single) rear spring mounting posts, but I really don't think it was necessary. I think you could probably do without. Those snap together REALLY snug though, so be sure to apply ample pressure.</p>