Thinking of having a bunch of odd sized front and rear lens caps 3D printed using Ninjaflex. I'd have dimples to allow friction fit (that can be shaved off as necessary).
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Thinking of having a bunch of odd sized front and rear lens caps 3D printed using Ninjaflex. I'd have dimples to allow friction fit (that can be shaved off as necessary).
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Sounds great.
Fantastic idea and solution.
I don't want buy a 3D printer. I do know that much...
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Yeah, but I'd use plain old ABS or PLA.
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Jeez—Are threads on this going to be full of alpha-numeric jargon like the digital process and printing threads?
I like the idea of replicating hard-to-find lens caps, and other bits, but can' we keep the discussion open enough for those of us who still use a flip open phone to understand?
Drew Bedo
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There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!
OK—rant over.
Sure: 3-D printed lens caps are a great idea. But what about other cool LF things.
I'd really like to see a light weight Grafmatic type film magazine. Even an improved MIDO type system of film sleeves and Cassette would be welcome.
Drew Bedo
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http://www.artsyhome.com/author/drew-bedo
There are only three types of mounting flanges; too big, too small and wrong thread!
Why? I was thinking the flexibility of ninjaflex would be a benefit.
I'm not very knowledgable on this stuff. I did find someone to "print" a different item for me - good work at a very reasonable cost. He's used Ninjaflex for lenscaps before. But he can also do in ABS or PLA.
He can also do a few different colors, but we all know that G-d intended lens caps to be black.
My thinking is to size the lens cap about .5mm larger than the measured diameter, then have 3-4 1mm dimples. Shaving those dimples should allow correct fit. I don't know the tolerance of his printer, but I think well within my needs.
I also don't know the cost yet, but I'm anticipating about $3-5 each depending on lenscap size and volume printed.
I'll have my son create the 3d models. Finally getting some ROI for that tuition.
Yep, ABS is short for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, PLA is polylactic acid.
For lens caps you're better off with ABS, PLA is biodegradable so it will rot on your lens after a while
if those filament printers have High density Polyethylene ( HDPE ) that is UV stabilized that would be a better choice.
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