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Backlit Interchangeable Curved Lithophane Box/Frame

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  • Frame B.STL
  • Frame C.STL
  • Frame D.STL

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Last update 2021-08-09 at 19:40
Publication date 2021-05-12 at 01:19
Design number 424856

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3D model description

I've always thought lithophanes were really cool, but the question was what do you do with it after you print it?

I spent a lot of time looking at some of the options out there and just wasn't impressed. I finally decided to design my own as a mothers day present this year. I then made a few variations for more standard image resolutions.

The thing I like most about this design is the ability to swap out the lithophane.

Assembly is super easy, you will need the following items from Amazon and a hot glue gun. There are a few pictures that show the wire routing.

Light:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TC6QTT5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Note: I have seen this link go to a 5 LED unit, be sure to get the 3 LED unit.

Switch:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X82661H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3D printing settings

Print the box with the opening up (on its back) to reduce support. If your bridge settings are tuned well, you can probably get away without supports at all.

Use the Lithophane Maker website to upload your image and create the lithophane. (https://lithophanemaker.com/Curved%20Lithophane.html)

Use the following settings depending on what size you want to print. X Span and Y Span are calculated by picture resolution and angle settings. Use these values to verify you have the settings correct.

Lithophane Settings A:
Picture Resolution: 1938x1368
Frame Option: Framed
Lithophane Resolution: 0.3
Lithophane Height: 125
Angle: 120
Frame Width: 10
Frame Height: 10
Overhang Angle: 45
Maximum Thickness: 3.6
Minimum Thickness: 0.6
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X SPAN = 156.9
Y SPAN = 50.3

Lithophane Settings B:
Picture Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame Option: Framed
Lithophane Resolution: 0.3
Lithophane Height: 100
Angle: 120
Frame Width: 10
Frame Height: 10
Overhang Angle: 45
Maximum Thickness: 3.6
Minimum Thickness: 0.6
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X SPAN = 151.5
Y SPAN = 48.7

Lithophane Settings C:
Picture Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame Option: Framed
Lithophane Resolution: 0.3
Lithophane Height: 125
Angle: 120
Frame Width: 10
Frame Height: 10
Overhang Angle: 45
Maximum Thickness: 3.6
Minimum Thickness: 0.6
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X SPAN = 188.2
Y SPAN = 59.3

Lithophane Settings D:
Picture Resolution: 1280x720
Frame Option: Framed
Lithophane Resolution: 0.3
Lithophane Height: 125
Angle: 180
Frame Width: 10
Frame Height: 10
Overhang Angle: 45
Maximum Thickness: 3.6
Minimum Thickness: 0.6
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X SPAN = 151.6
Y SPAN = 75.8

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