Give your [IKEA VAPPEBY](https://www.ikea.com/se/en/p/vappeby-bluetooth-speaker-white-gen-3-80517377/) Gen3 Speaker a sophisticated transformation with this GRID kit. This download includes the pictured Cover, Volume Dial (+ Bonus Studio Dial), and Grid Handle. (The power button can be downloaded seperately [here](https://than.gs/m/1274542?affiliateCode=MAKE))

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**_Printing Guidelines_**

**Handle:**
- 0.16 mm layer height
- 4+ walls, 15%+ infill (use your discretion to make a strong part depending on the filament you use)
- No supports required

**Volume Dial and Cover:**
- 0.16mm layer height
- 2 walls, 15% infill
- No supports required
- For the Volume Dial, start with an opaque filament, and swap to a transparent filament above 2.4mm if you want the sides to light up (I also did a few layers of Black between the white and green to block more light from the front)*

          *For the Studio Dial, start with an opaque filament, and swap to a transparent filament above 8mm (at Z height 11mm if you want it to line up with the cover)

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**_Assembly_**

**Handle:**
- Use the original screws for the stock VAPPEBY handle to connect this part
- Do not overtighten the 3D printed screw. That will cause the layers to be ripped apart.

**Cover:**
- Print four of the cover pins. Connect them to the back corners of the cover with a 1/4 twist clockwise (You can use pliers if the fit is tight).
- Cover should press fit into the existing rubber holes on the speaker.

**Studio Dial:**
- Optionally print the 'Studio Dial_Indicator' in another color and glue it into the divot on the Dial for an orbiting indicator (the orange dot shown in the photos).

_Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions!_

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**Filaments Used in Photos:**
- [Elegoo Rapid PLA+ White and Black](https://shrsl.com/4vqfx) (Also on [Amazon](https://amzn.to/4iioPSQ))
- [Bambu PETG Translucent 'Olive Green'](https://shrsl.com/4vz09)

**Printer Used:**
- [Qidi Plus4 3D Printer](https://qidi3d.com/products/plus4-3d-printer?sca_ref=6089281.BQS8d0sJuF) (Also [on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4jON7VK)) 

*_These affiliate links give me a commission on sales at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Make Anything!_*. 

IKEA VAPPEBY GRID Kit // Cover, Volume Dial, and Handle

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Hello! I am excited to release this model as I have been working very hard to get this model to print the best it can as a print in place, functional, and "articulating" print.

SPACE! The final frontier...but how is your Alexa going to get there without her helmet?

I've had it in my head for awhile now to make something for the Amazon speakers, and I even bought the Echo Dot on sale about a year ago - I just never got to it - until now.

I have made two versions of this model, the base "Spaceman" simple version, and the full on "Astronaut" helmet version. This is the premium exclusive supporter Astronaut version. The difference between the two is the decoration of the oxygen gear on the front. (I may or may not have plans to add more fun extra "flair" items to the exclusive model, depending on how well it does).

All that being said, this can still be a tough print. The joints are fairly close together, for the visors, and they are thin, tall, round pieces printing directly next to each other. Make sure that whichever filament you use, you have it dialed in well. I included the 3MF file with the settings that I found success with in printing mine - although looking at the astronaut helmet I printed, the purge values could be upped a bit to reduce bleed. Make sure you have a clean plate, good adhesion, and when in doubt, slow it down. With those things in mind, I think you will find this can print very nicely, with no assembly required for it to work right off the plate.

Let me know what you think about it, and if you think models like this are something I should continue to do. I have had success selling speaker holders in the past, personally, so I think this could be lucrative, given that the Amazon listing for this speaker has over 100k REVIEWS. Looking forward to hearing from you guys!

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