Some 3D Printing Replacement Parts

Tommes · 03 March 2015, 05:10

Hi guys, I wanted to share some 3d printed replacement parts I have done and will do for classic computers.

The latest project were some f-keys for the Commodore C64. Now this is a C64 keyboard with orange f-keys!

Enjoy.

Here is something for the beloved Amiga 3000 a new Floppy Cover. And this is only the first step. Next thing I imagine is a nice customized version with maybe a 68060/50 logo type on it or a logo or whatsoever!

hooverphonique · 03 March 2015, 10:03

did you try using acetone to smooth up the surface?

Tommes · 03 March 2015, 10:49

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Originally Posted by hooverphonique

did you try using acetone to smooth up the surface?

Actually no, haven't tried it. Maybe because it's not printed via FDM method. I should give it a try. But on the other hand it looks way worse on the photos than oiriginal.

Predseda · 03 March 2015, 14:51

Those keys look like made from sandstone.

Tommes · 03 March 2015, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Predseda

Those keys look like made from sandstone.

Yep, on the photos it looks quite rough, but isn't that rough. Compare it to the surface of the other keys. They have quite a rough top surface, too on the photo ...

But, yes, the printed material isn't smooth at all ... on the other hand

BarryB · 03 March 2015, 17:04

Never liked cheap 3D Printers, too basic and the finish is always crap! When you see the 3 headed ones and those that can print ceramic and metal then you can start printing some decent stuff.

TjLaZer · 03 March 2015, 19:36

Great job so far, impressive to see what the future will hold, we are at the infancy of this technology. I am sure the resolution will improve in the future! Think dot matrix printers and look where we are now

Tommes · 03 March 2015, 20:21

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Originally Posted by TjLaZer

Great job so far, impressive to see what the future will hold, we are at the infancy of this technology. I am sure the resolution will improve in the future! Think dot matrix printers and look where we are now

Agreed and when that happens I have all parts modeled and ready to print.

Also another 3D printed replacement part(s) for the Commodore SX-64 keyboard.

BarryB · 03 March 2015, 22:21

For parts you can't see e.g. C64 key stems, then as long the plastic is strong enough the finish is not that important, but for the parts you can see, the cheaper printers are still not good enough!

Tommes · 05 March 2015, 06:49

Here are two battery covers I have done for the Nintendo GameBoy.

gimbal · 05 March 2015, 09:31

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Originally Posted by Predseda

Those keys look like made from sandstone.

I'm more thinking of sugar

Jope · 05 March 2015, 14:53

Do you have your own sintering printer, or are these from shapeways?

Tommes · 05 March 2015, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jope

Do you have your own sintering printer, or are these from shapeways?

That would be really cool. No, I use the printers from shapeways.

Supamax · 05 March 2015, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommes

Here are two battery covers I have done for the Nintendo GameBoy.

There's something I always wanted to ask: are the printed plastic parts strong (and flexible) enough?
How can they be, since every new layer is layed on the previous one which in the meantime I suppose has "cooled down"?

rikbliz · 05 March 2015, 23:18

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Tommes · 06 March 2015, 01:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supamax

There's something I always wanted to ask: are the printed plastic parts strong (and flexible) enough?
How can they be, since every new layer is layed on the previous one which in the meantime I suppose has "cooled down"?

Actually the object doesn't cool down. The process takes place in a heated and closed space so that the layers will connect to each other. The parts are quite strong. Really usable.

Supamax · 06 March 2015, 03:10

@ rikbliz and Tommes:

Thanks, good to know!

NovaCoder · 06 March 2015, 04:49

3D Printers and FPGA are two modern inventions that will prove essential to Classic computer nuts!

So many amazing opportunities

Tommes · 06 March 2015, 05:18

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Originally Posted by NovaCoder

3D Printers and FPGA are two modern inventions that will prove essential to Classic computer nuts!

So many amazing opportunities

Totally agree!

Exit · 07 March 2015, 13:32

now, if somebodys is that crazy too redraw the amiga 1200 moulds perfect in a 3d program to 3d print new cases, or i hope they ever find the original amiga molds...for reproducing..they found the c64c ones...so i hope they are still out there..

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Tommes Pixelwizard Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Waldbroel Posts: 103	Hi guys, I wanted to share some 3d printed replacement parts I have done and will do for classic computers. The latest project were some f-keys for the Commodore C64. Now this is a C64 keyboard with orange f-keys! Enjoy. Here is something for the beloved Amiga 3000 a new Floppy Cover. And this is only the first step. Next thing I imagine is a nice customized version with maybe a 68060/50 logo type on it or a logo or whatsoever! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TCD; 03 March 2015 at 20:23. Reason: Back-to-back posts merged.

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Tommes Pixelwizard Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Waldbroel Posts: 103	Here are two battery covers I have done for the Nintendo GameBoy. Attached Thumbnails

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hooverphonique ex. demoscener "Bigmama" Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fyn / Denmark Posts: 1,624	did you try using acetone to smooth up the surface?

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Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	Those keys look like made from sandstone.

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BarryB Amigaholic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,676	Never liked cheap 3D Printers, too basic and the finish is always crap! When you see the 3 headed ones and those that can print ceramic and metal then you can start printing some decent stuff.

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TjLaZer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tacoma, WA USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,915	Great job so far, impressive to see what the future will hold, we are at the infancy of this technology. I am sure the resolution will improve in the future! Think dot matrix printers and look where we are now

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BarryB Amigaholic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,676	For parts you can't see e.g. C64 key stems, then as long the plastic is strong enough the finish is not that important, but for the parts you can see, the cheaper printers are still not good enough!

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Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	Do you have your own sintering printer, or are these from shapeways?

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NovaCoder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne/Australia Posts: 4,400	3D Printers and FPGA are two modern inventions that will prove essential to Classic computer nuts! So many amazing opportunities

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Exit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Holland/The netherlands Age: 49 Posts: 122	now, if somebodys is that crazy too redraw the amiga 1200 moulds perfect in a 3d program to 3d print new cases, or i hope they ever find the original amiga molds...for reproducing..they found the c64c ones...so i hope they are still out there..

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