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

VAPPEBY_Cover_Grid.stl

This is the coolest way to ROCK out the Christmas season! Printed in multiple pieces and assembled separately, this can be a simple seasonal decoration OR it is designed to be a Holiday Radio! All 3mf files included as well as STL files.

Links to assembly videos and Amazon products are included below. Search for the Amazon ASIN to find specific products used. 

Directions:
Printing, you will need - 
1 House 
1 House Back
1 Roof
1 Chimney Snow
1 Door
2 Window Pains
2 Trees (1L, 1R)
8 Gumdrops
33 Lights
2 Candy Twists
1 Candy Twist Knob

Radio:
5W+5W Mini Amplifier Board - Amazon ASIN: B0CQJPPS27 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQJPPS27?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

2" 4Ohm 3W Full Range Audio Speaker Stereo Woofer Loudspeaker - Amazon ASIN: B01CHYIU26
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CHYIU26?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Mp3 Player Audio Module - Amazon ASIN: B086YLK2XP
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YLK2XP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Solder
Soldering Iron
Wire
(8) 6x2mm magnets

Watch my video here to guidance on assembly: https://youtu.be/s5stnroZ6jE

- All the small pieces, including magnets attach to house and house back in pre-printed holes/slots. Use a little of your fabvorite glue to hold them together. 
- The trees can be attached in either direction (you will see there is a long side and short side). They were designed that the long side attaches to the front of the house, but either way works.
- I originally attached small pieces of speaker fabric to the window pains, but realized it is much easier to glue the window pains and front door to the house, THEN add a piece of speaker fabric (or any colored fabric) behind the openings to the inside of the house.  there is less trimming required doing it this way. Just lay the fabric on the inside of the house and drop a small dab of CA glue to the 4 corners. 
- Watch A video by Perry Daniels here: https://youtu.be/xFWc0rc6z2A?si=k8WPE99ABQhDyO57 to assemble the MP3 player for the internals of the radio. It is the video that inspired me to build this. Give him a like and subscribe while you're there! 
- The Amplifier board is designed to sit on the shelf and use a glue gun to hold it in place. Speaker fits snuggly in behind the left window and held in with glue gun. The mp3 board can be glued to the base of the house. Remember to place the mp3 board towards the front of the house to ensure you have enough flexibility in the power cord to run through the hole in the House Back. 

If you have ANY questions drop into the Discord listed below! 

Printed in Panchroma Matte PLA
https://us.polymaker.com/products/panchroma-matte

Private Use Only.

Discord for Questions: https://discord.gg/7Fxpk3fkak 

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