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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Pat the Cat on December 25, 2016, 02:24:17 PM
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I just had a brilliant idea. If owners of Amigas could post pix of rare / unavailable parts, that would help to create STL models of those parts, in order to repair and maintain broken machines.
(An STL is a downloadable 3D model of an object, typically used by 3D printers to make plastic components in a range of colours and materials).
That way, very rare hardware (like working A3000 PSU connectors) can be rebuilt. Indeed, the parts could be printed locally to where the repair is happening, saving on postage costs. Via a service like 3dhubs.com
What do you all think? It would be very nice to be able to source things like A500 trapdoor panels, for instance. Or the panel for the Zorro connector on an A1000... ;)
A full plastic case is beyond the size capabilities of most 3D printers, but if we start small, who knows what people will be able to do in the future....
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Did you check out?: http://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?q=amiga&sa=
Yes, there are some STLs available, but not of power connectors, which quite frankly are the stumbling block with a lot of Amiga repairs. Just having a correctly shaped lump of plastic to clip power pins into is literally a life or death matter, from a silicon perspective... ;)