Capture the essence of automotive excellence with this 3D printable lightbox showcasing the iconic Volkswagen logo. Ideal for enthusiasts and collectors, this design combines sleek lines and precision detailing, offering a stylish addition to any automotive-themed decor.
If you don't have or don't want to install LED's you can just glue the parts together and have an awesome sign!
WARNING!
- remove purge line at the beginning of the print, it may interfere, specially with bigger prints!
Materials and tools:
- glue gun
- aluminum tape
- led strip: simple 1m or 2m white or rgb led USB (recommended 60 LED per meter)
- soldering iron (optional)
RECOMMENDATIONS
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use a textured PEI sheet
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remove purge line at the beginning of the print!
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use the print profile, it has quite a few setting changes that help achieve the best results
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make a hole for the USB strip wherever you like it best with a soldering iron, drill or in the slicer
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use the aluminum tape on the inside of the backplate to help with light diffusion
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glue the LED's the further away from the colored design possible; placing them too close ruins the diffusion and the individual LED's become visible
Bambu Studio Settings: I always recommend using the print profile I provided since it has settings with which I've been able to get the best results. If you choose not to here are the main slicer settings I recommend:
- preferences (ctrl + P) → activate developer settings → Quality →Advanced → First Layer Flow Ratio: 1.04 to 1.08
- Quality → Wall generator → Arachne
- Quality → Wall transitioning threshold angle → 30º to 50º
- Strength → Advanced → Infill/wall overlap → 20% to 25%
- Increasing retraction / reducing temperature can help reducing wisps
- Order color printing from lightest to darkest color
How to make a hole in Bambu Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsA23WCxRtg&t=14s&ab_channel=braga3dprint
Assembly video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNsShLmXYh0&t=8s&ab_channel=braga3dprint
How to print without AMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUSTGxOOS_U&t=4s&ab_channel=braga3dprint