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3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - anetzer - 02-11-2021 04:05 PM
Hello,
enclosed please find the source file (.skp for SketchUp) and the .stl data for an overlay for the DM4x hardware.
I have also attached photos. I have however rotated the enclosed 3d files after printing these specimens so that a new print will put the rougher side below and the smooth side up.
I have used the Swissmicros specifications for design:
https://technical.swissmicros.com/graphics/key_overlay_DM42.PDF
I hope you find this useful.
Greetings,
Andreas
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - Craig Bladow - 02-11-2021 08:00 PM
Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - anetzer - 02-11-2021 08:55 PM
(02-11-2021 08:00 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.
Prusa i3 MK2.5S & MK3S/+ Multi Material 2S upgrade could do up to 5 colors...
3D printing legends in different color - striegel - 02-11-2021 09:07 PM
(02-11-2021 08:00 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.Don't be afraid of editing .gcode files. If your slicer can show layer-by-layer, then you can figure out when to insert a pause to switch filaments mid-print.
Alan
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - Craig Bladow - 02-12-2021 01:24 AM
(02-11-2021 08:55 PM)anetzer Wrote: Prusa i3 MK2.5S & MK3S/+ Multi Material 2S upgrade could do up to 5 colors...
I have a Prusa MK3S which after this weekend will be a MK3S+. I believe you can schedule manual filament changes in the slicer software without the Multi-Material upgrade.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - Craig Bladow - 02-12-2021 11:16 PM
I ran a quick test, see attached. The results could be improved by using a smaller nozzle than the 0.4 mm used here and perhaps PLA vs. PETG (used here) which is a little more stringy.
[attachment=9097]
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - HP67 - 03-11-2021 11:07 PM
Almost to the point of 3D printed double shot keycaps! Things are looking up!
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - SAllendorf - 03-12-2021 06:46 PM
In addition to the ability to change colors at a specific layer, it is also possible to approximate double shot keys by using a color change mid-layer. Essentially, you print all of the key backgrounds, leaving letter-shaped holes. Then you pause, change filament, and continue the print, which then fills in the letter-shaped holes with the second color.
I have a video bookmarked somewhere showing the entire workflow for doing something like this, if anyone is interested.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - Craig Bladow - 03-12-2021 11:18 PM
(03-12-2021 06:46 PM)SAllendorf Wrote: I have a video bookmarked somewhere showing the entire workflow for doing something like this, if anyone is interested.
I'm interested!
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - SAllendorf - 03-13-2021 07:01 AM
(03-12-2021 11:18 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: I'm interested!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS2s9fNvux8
The narration is in French.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - Sylvain Cote - 03-13-2021 12:05 PM
(03-13-2021 07:01 AM)SAllendorf Wrote:Merci, très instructif. / Thank you, very informative.(03-12-2021 11:18 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: I'm interested!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS2s9fNvux8
The narration is in French.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - MikeSD - 01-26-2024 04:41 PM
(02-11-2021 08:00 PM)Craig Bladow Wrote: Very nice! If one was able to switch filament colors mid-print, then legends should be possible.Whywould you have to switch mid print. Just do it in two passes.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - EugeneNine - 01-26-2024 09:42 PM
It depends on how thick the print is, i.e. how many layers. If you go more than a couple layers between switching colors then the nozzle will drag on the outer layer.
Ideally you print layer 1 color 1, layer 1 color 2. Then layer 2 color 1 layer 2 color 2, then layer 3 color 1, layer 3 color 2. etc.
I want to replace the mainboard of mu printer with a dual extruder for dual colors.
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - Craig Bladow - 01-27-2024 01:59 AM
Since this thread began I now do two prints, one over the other. The first one is one layer high, the second print is printed on top. See the photo.
[attachment=13229]
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - thenozone - 01-27-2024 11:44 PM
looks very good
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - RPLman - 01-28-2024 12:48 AM
Hi Andreas,
I was more interested in your screen shot, cool offimg and chance of sharing.
Thanks
(02-11-2021 04:05 PM)anetzer Wrote: Hello,
enclosed please find the source file (.skp for SketchUp) and the .stl data for an overlay for the DM4x hardware.
I have also attached photos. I have however rotated the enclosed 3d files after printing these specimens so that a new print will put the rougher side below and the smooth side up.
I have used the Swissmicros specifications for design:
https://technical.swissmicros.com/graphics/key_overlay_DM42.PDF
I hope you find this useful.
Greetings,
Andreas
RE: 3D Printed Overlay for DM42, DM41X ... - rprosperi - 01-28-2024 02:35 AM
(01-28-2024 12:48 AM)RPLman Wrote: Hi Andreas,
I was more interested in your screen shot, cool offimg and chance of sharing.
Thanks
Lots of similar ones starting here:
https://forum.swissmicros.com/viewtopic.php?t=2214