Lego-Like Light Switch Plates by nnamrakk

nnamrakk

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 8% infill

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13.6 h

3 plates

5.0(9)

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 8% infill

Designer

11.8 h

2 plates

2.8(5)

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Description

Saw many different light switch plates that were Lego-like out there. However, seemed to always have issues with printing and Lego would not stick, you couldn't get it on or off properly. I did mine in PLA, but you can do PETG for a little more durrability with lasting. Been using them over a year, but the kids don't take Lego on and off constantly, so far so good on durability.

Added the double decorative switch plate for those that need it.

.16 layer height

ironing on - I use 15% at 30mm

Supports - I used Default Snug supports.

Comment & Rating (22)

@SpiralOut

do I pull the supports off the bottom of this? I’m confused, which is normal for me

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The designer has replied

@nnamrakk

yes.. mine came out essy.

@emmaginn

Print Profile

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 8% infill

Printed perfectly. Many thanks.

@markkleckner

Print Profile

0.16mm layer, 3 walls, 8% infill

Printed this in PETG+ with nice results. ABS was a bit too sensitive to warping. One note: What originally looked to be delamination was just the support material coming loose. Don't abort the first print early like I did. Very cool piece, and works well.

@anomalous

Would like a slightly larger size. Frequently there are small imperfections behind switch plates.

The designer has replied

@nnamrakk

Larger size for where the switch is? Which plate type?

@anomalous

Replying to @nnamrakk :

Wider and taller, like the "jumbo" plate size.

@dominicbrown0

as an electrician I would not use any filament except fr-pc (flame retardant polycarbonate) to make a switch plate as there is a risk of house fires if the switch arcs inside the box (older switches can do this) I would recommend replacing the switch at a minimum and using the screw terminals not the push in stab connections at the rear of the switch at minimum

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The designer has replied

@nnamrakk

if you have arcs inside the switch the plate is the least of your worries. there shouldn't be any arcs. I've replaced all my switches and sockets in the house as old ones are not up to par with standards today.