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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: glitch on December 14, 2012, 07:19:56 PM

Title: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: glitch on December 14, 2012, 07:19:56 PM

Hello,

    Does anyone here have access to a 3D printer?  I was wondering if anyone had case moulds for the existing plastic bodied Amigas.  For example one could re-print an existing shell in alternate colours, or with added ports or cut-outs.  I was loving the idea of the X500 and that sort of thing, but then started thinking about an A600 case - re-printed with the standard ATX back plate to house the FPGA Arcade.  Then, the front A4000 bezel re-printed with a USB header.  Etc. Etc...

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: Lurch on December 14, 2012, 07:58:46 PM

Have thought about this myself, although don't have access to a 3d printer.

Next 3 to 5 years are going to be interesting with the way 3d printing is going, can't wait as I have some ideas and design software waiting :-)

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: desiv on December 14, 2012, 11:00:04 PM

Quite a few 3D printers won't be able to print A1200/A500 size cases.  At least the retail ones..
Maybe the A600 as its' quite a bit smaller.

But I heard recently that Staples is going to possibly be having 3D printing as a service...
Need a copy of the manual AND a new trapdoor cover?  Head down to Staples. ;-)

desiv

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: Kesa on December 15, 2012, 01:19:49 AM

Go down to the coffee house where i started a thread about this a while back. It has a link and video of something that may be capable but not necessarily suitable.

Edit: i just Bumbed it for you.

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: glitch on December 15, 2012, 01:26:22 AM

Thank you!  Sorry, I didn't see that one before.

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: Sandman on December 15, 2012, 03:25:37 AM

I recently purchased a 3D printer but am limited to a size approx. 6"x6"x6".  

Larger assemblies of course can be made by attaching pieces together so their is potential for larger designs.....

I would love to print a small model of any of the Amiga models but have not been able to find any solid models of these..... I might try to reverse-engineer and scale something myself just for the fun of it.

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: Hans_ on December 15, 2012, 07:44:42 AM

Quote from: glitch;719092

Hello,

    Does anyone here have access to a 3D printer?

You can always use Ponoko's 3D printing service (http://www.ponoko.com/make-and-sell/materials/ponoko-united-states?kind=3D+Printed&mode=materials).

Hans

Title: Re: Access to a 3D printer
Post by: cunnpole on December 15, 2012, 09:09:48 AM

Cool, I'll take an A600 case in http://www.ponoko.com/make-and-sell/show-material/240-3d-printed-gold-plate if anyone is running off a batch :p