Calling all 3D printer users

[morqthana]

Could anybody who knows look at the light grilles here https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/product-not-performing-as-required-bricklights.646826/ and say if they think replacements could be printed?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I think pretty much anything can be printed, what you'll struggle with is finding the 3D files to use to print from, there are plenty of people on Facebook/online etc who can print it but only the commercial printers will likely be prepared to create the 3D files for which it'd probably be cheaper to replace all of them for new.

 

[Old Salt]

Yes I think they could but it would depend on the overall dimensions and finding someone with a machine that is big enough and can produce the relevant 3d file. You would need to use PTET or ABS to be sure it could withstand the elements. Having said that I have a PLA bird feeder that has been outside for 2 years.

 

[morqthana]

I think pretty much anything can be printed, what you'll struggle with is finding the 3D files to use to print from, there are plenty of people on Facebook/online etc who can print it but only the commercial printers will likely be prepared to create the 3D files for which it'd probably be cheaper to replace all of them for new.

Nothing to do with this light grille question, but aren't there tools to convert SketchUp SKP files to 3D printing ones?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I think you can do that now yes