Lithophane Box

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<h1><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/JSQUAREDPRINTS">Visit JSQUAREDPRINTS on Facebook</a></b></h1> <b>To-Do List</b> <ol> <li>Add a switch to convert the battery version</li> <li>Make compartments for common RGB strips plugs (four-pin)</li> <li>Increase tolerances on posts for easier assembly</li> <li>Recess bolt heads on the lid for safety</li> <li>Fix slight holes/overlaps from barrel plug holes</li> <li>Add a magnetic lid for quick hot swap panel access</li> </ol> <b>Box Settings:</b> All M3 hardware is used. M3 x 20 screws are employed to keep things simple. <b>Stand Print Settings:</b> The stand's print settings aren't crucial. A layer height of 0.3mm at 10% infill was used. <b>Barrel Version Details</b> A 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel is required for the barrel version. Tolerances are tight; plastic on the barrel has been sanded on all six sides, resulting in a secure friction fit. For the barrel version, use the CenterSmall Taller model. <b>Lithophane Settings</b> Lithophane models were created using 3dp.rocks/lithophane. Photos of settings are attached. Lithophanes were printed vertically at 0.1mm layer height and 99% infill. <b>Model Settings:</b> <ul> <li>Maximum Width: 100mm</li> <li>Maximum Thickness: 3mm</li> <li>Thinnest Layer: 0.8mm</li> </ul> <b>Image Settings:</b> <ul> <li>Positive Image</li> </ul> <b>Slicer Settings (Cura 3.6)</b> <ul> <li>Layer Height: 0.1mm (0.12 for faster printing with minimal detail loss)</li> <li>Infill Speed: 45mm/s</li> <li>Outer Wall Speed: 35mm/s</li> <li>Inner Wall Speed: 40mm/s</li> <li>Top/Btm Speed: 20mm/s</li> <li>Travel Speed: 100mm/s</li> </ul> <b>Photo Editing Settings:</b> I use Paint.NET for photo editing. Key is to have square photos (100x100 output). In Paint.NET: <ol> <li>Click "Image" at the top</li> <li>Click Canvas Size</li> <li>Define your anchor; I usually click on center</li> <li>Uncheck Maintain Aspect Ratio</li> <li>Match Height with Width px count</li> <li>Save and upload your photo</li> </ol>