I'm sure I've seen a topic on this already, but I can't find it now.
Is there a 3D Printer file for GX4000/Plus cartridge cases available?
Here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/C4CPC#3D_printed_case (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/C4CPC#3D_printed_case)
Thanks for the reply, but isn't that just c4CPC cases?
Quote from: Overkill on 13:02, 25 February 19
Thanks for the reply, but isn't that just c4CPC cases?
You are right... :picard:
Maybe this one on Thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2630974 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2630974)
nope, that's for a 32 in One
Quote from: Overkill on 12:31, 25 February 19
I'm sure I've seen a topic on this already, but I can't find it now.
Is there a 3D Printer file for GX4000/Plus cartridge cases available?
Here : http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg164439/#msg164439
Thanks Gerald, I assume it's the CPC_shell.zip?
Great! Now... where can I get 50 or 100 pieces?
Is it time to buy my own 3D printer? :)
Somewhere there should be a company doing that cases, I just don't know which one we should use. Any ideas?
I did get a few C4CPC cases made before, I used a guy on eBay, I'm trying to get a price now.
Quote from: Overkill on 17:28, 25 February 19
Thanks Gerald, I assume it's the CPC_shell.zip?
Yes
It contains the 2 halve stl files and the original FreeCad design
Quote from: Overkill on 18:05, 25 February 19
I did get a few C4CPC cases made before, I used a guy on eBay, I'm trying to get a price now.
Let us know. If the number of cases is bigger, it may get cheaper.
Only got a price for a one of, so far [font=]£5.91 + £1.10 postage[/font]
Quote from: Overkill on 11:00, 26 February 19
Only got a price for a one of, so far [font=]£5.91 + £1.10 postage[/font]
Please report back on the result if you go ahead and order.
He replied "I could probably knock 20-25% off for multiples, maybe free postage"
hmmmmmm..... 6 pound per cartridges is not really cheap.... :-X
I don't think 3D printing is cheap, although they would be £4.43 with 25% off.
Hm..... thats 5,19 Euros.... hope the get down to 3 Euros per piece one day.
Quote from: Overkill on 21:13, 27 February 19
I don't think 3D printing is cheap, although they would be £4.43 with 25% off.
Have a look at look at my results on the thread below. Are you being offered FDM or SLS for that price? I'm interested in the result because if you get a good result it's a bargain and I'm in! Sounds a bit good to be true though :-X
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg164362/#msg164362
I had some C4CPC cases printed by him, and they were OK, here's his details.
"Printed on a highly modified Orca 0.43 3D printer, in PLA, or ABS. I will also experiment with other materials if you have a preference for a specific material, however, I can't guarantee the quality of the part, and there would be a lead time while I'm waiting for the material to be delivered."
Quote from: Overkill on 10:13, 28 February 19
I had some C4CPC cases printed by him, and they were OK, here's his details.
"Printed on a highly modified Orca 0.43 3D printer, in PLA, or ABS. I will also experiment with other materials if you have a preference for a specific material, however, I can't guarantee the quality of the part, and there would be a lead time while I'm waiting for the material to be delivered."
The details don't seem to be showing for some reason :(
I've had a look, that printer is FDM so it will be interesting to see how they turn out. If possible, can you post a picture when you receive any please? :)
For FDM printer you can also use @Shining (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=922) modified version : http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg163602/#msg163602
Quote from: dthrone on 01:41, 28 February 19
Have a look at look at my results on the thread below. Are you being offered FDM or SLS for that price? I'm interested in the result because if you get a good result it's a bargain and I'm in! Sounds a bit good to be true though :-X
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg164362/#msg164362 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/msg164362/#msg164362)
Well, I uploaded the files form CPC_shell.zip, but the gave an error, so I couldn't get a price/quote.
Any idea what went wrong?
did the zip open?
It opens for me, and I can view the images. Maybe try downloading again?
I'm opening in Windows 10 3D Print, I've just noticed that it comes up with an estimated cost of £11.05 for each half.
Holy smokes that's alot of money
what do you think?
Sorry, not sure if I can add more than 1 photo in one go.
Sorry, not sure if I can add more than 1 photo in one go.
Thanks for the pics! :)
Have you tried clipping the two halves together yet? Are the clips formed well enough to work?
They really look well. How is the stability?
Quote from: dthrone on 14:13, 13 March 19
Thanks for the pics! :)
Have you tried clipping the two halves together yet? Are the clips formed well enough to work?
Yes, they're not bad for clipping together.
Quote from: GUNHED on 14:19, 13 March 19
They really look well. How is the stability?
"stability"? well it stayed stood-up while I took a picture of it lol :D, sorry, I assume "stability" is something to do with printing? I didn't print this, I got it printed for me :)
Haha, ok. Anyway they look great. :)