3D Print Any Image - Lithophane Lightbox

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Settings used for Outer Curve lithophane.
Model Settings:
Maximum Size - 150mm
Thickness - 2mm
Border - 4mm
Thinnest Layer - 0.8mm
Vectors Per Pixel - 10
Base/Stand Depth - 0
Curve - 0
Image Settings:
Positive Image
Mirror Image Off
Flip Image Off
Manual Refresh
Repeat X Count: 1
Repeat Y Count: 1
Mirror Repeat Off
Flip Repeat Off
Image preparation:
Crop your image to 2:3 (ratio)
Save image as .jpg less than 1mbs
Slicing settings for PolyTerra™ PLA Cotton White (Start with generic PLA settings):
Printing Temp: 225°C
Bwd Temp: 60°C
Extrusion Multiplier - 0.9 (90%)
Extrusion Width - 0.4
Shells/Perimeters - 3
Infill - 0%
Layer Height - 0.15mm
Allow single extrusion fill - (Internal 20%)
To purchase light, email: [e-mail]
Kenwell Lighting, Model: 35954
Price: €9 (+ Shipping from the Netherlands)
.STL Files for Lightbox:
www.thingivers...
PolyTerra™ PLA:
polymaker.com/...
.STEP Files for Lightbox:
www.dropbox.co...

[@Lensman64]

After 10 years since my last design and print I'm basically starting over. I just purchased an Ender 3 V3 KE and am having much fun. No point in trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to Lithophanes so a big thank you for doing the leg work on the settings. Of course I'll tweak them out but this is truly a time saver. Thanks again.🙏👍🙌

[@Polymaker]

The .STEP files are available here: www.dropbox.com/s/7s10dqgz8ysxmqq/Lithopane%20Light%20Box.step?dl=0 The bodies are all separated so the mounting components can be easily adjusted to fit a similar board.

[@marcusnadolski205]

do u have a link to this light? cant find it

[@marcstephens2348]

For anybody asking about the lights. I contacted the email address in the video description and they do not sell them any more. They told me that Kenwell should do them but not individually.

[@staceyw1036]

Hi! Did Iunderstand that your infill is 0%? I have always read or been taught it should be at 99% for Lithos. Can you help me with this please? Thanks!

[@Polymaker]

Hi Stacey, yes infill is 0%, but with 3 shells/perimeters the lithophane is still solid plastic. You will get a better print quality using shells/perimeters to make the part solid rather than infill in this case.

[@tomollhoff]

really cool! where i can get the light from?

[@JoseLuis-hz1zt]

Hello I would need the Link to buy the light that I disassembled. Thanks Hola Necesitaría el Link para comprar la luz que desarmaso. Gracias

[@petjakolenclozar4191]

Hi wonderful video. I was wondering if you could upload the link to the exact light that you used.

[@jrsoulman]

Great video - thanks! Looking to source a similar light in the USA. How many lumens is the model you used?

[@jacobstevens6286]

Awesome video! I am wondering though how you managed to model the exact curve for the box the lithophane sits in. I am looking to design my own box with my own internal hardware and am struggling to figure out the arc. Is it a arc of an ellipse or is it the arc for a circle for example. Anything you can let me know would be amazing. Thanks!

[@Polymaker]

Hi Jacob, I imported the the mesh (.stl) file into Fusion 360 and then drew some circles to match the curve. I then added a small tolerance (0.5mm on each side) to make sure the lithophane sits in the frame nicely. You can find the original step files in the comment below, I have checked the files and the radius I used were: Inner Rad - 94.7mm Length 150mm // Outer Rad - 98.3mm Length 153mm // Height -102.6mm

[@F.W.E]

Im imagining an entire backpeice of a jacket in a custom shape imma have to just try it ig but good video thank you

[@DennisCrawfordJr]

Any have cura setting to get close to the 4 hours. Mine is 14 hiurd

[@1937Brett]

How do I get rid of my lines from my designs

[@ElectricRCAircraftGuy]

Which slicer do you use and recommend? Cura? Slic3r? PrusaSlicer? Something else? I have a ToyBox 3D printer (easy enough for a kid to use), but just realized it accepts gcode files so I can slice myself to tweak the settings. I'll be downloading a slicer and trying it for my first time ever shortly.

[@Polymaker]

For this video, Simplify3D was used, however, this is a paid-for software. If you are looking for a free-to-use software I would recommend Cura.

[@Rob_NABS]

How cool is that !

[@arniep740]

Thank you for this video. Very useful. However, I am somewhat new to 3d printing. What software do I need to modify your box design, in case I cannot find the exact light fixture that you used?

[@Polymaker]

Hi Arnie, the light box was designed in Fusion 360

[@arniep740]

@@Polymaker Thank you. I had tried to open the STEP file in FreeCAD 0.20. It did open, but does not look like I can change any parameters. I don't have Fusion360, unfortunately.

[@BlackDreaded]

@@arniep740 Fusion360 is free to use for makers ;) get it - it's a good CAD-Software

[@arniep740]

@@BlackDreaded Thanks! I did find it and signed up to use it. When I am ready, I will climb that learning curve! I think it will be necessary to revise this box design because, like pretty much everyone else on here, I cannot find a source for that particular LED lighting unit.

[@bryant1987]

what a lamp you use?

[@jeromedupoty739]

very nice job can you indicate or get everything you need for the electrical part thank you

[@gisanadavolio6870]

hey, my image dont fit the box , i have used the settings in discription is ratio 3:2 , picture litho is very smal wen i slice in cura

[@Polymaker]

Did you set the maximum size to 150mm in the model settings on 3dp.rocks/lithophane?

[@gisanadavolio6870]

@@Polymaker yes i do 150mm i have try-out another picture en it is the same i think thats is Weerd

[@Blue_5i1]

hello, What photo editing software did you use in the video? trying to crop my photo ect to what you had said

[@Polymaker]

Adobe Photoshop, images cropped to 2:3 ratio. I think you can have success with other photo editing software also. Try to keep the image size under 1mb which will help with the processing on 3dp.rocks/lithophane

[@braclfyerbowie]

Having trouble finding these settings on cura

[@billk3559]

Hi. I am in the UK. I was looking for this light. Would you to provide a link to the original light please? I am guessing this is a far east special which I may be able to find on ebay. Many thanks for this excellent tutorial.

[@billk3559]

Sorry. I have just spotted your note on the manufacturer. Thanks again for this tutorial.

[@erniereeves6569]

Hi, I contacted the supplier of the light model 35954 in Holland, and they no longer have this item. if you are still making the lightbox would you please help me to locate a similar light fitting to install in the files I have printed. regards Ernie Reeves

[@Necozy10]

I search too, but i dont find any.

[@metallicaandchimaira]

Hey would I be able to sell these to people with your permission?

[@AndrewAHayes]

Is there any limitation besides the printers build volume to the size of lithophane printed?

[@Polymaker]

For a curved lithophane I think 250-300mm in height would be a limit. For flat lithophanes they will need some extra stability during printing to ensure clean results. Print a large brim with multiple layers for extra stability.

[@waskus]

How is he not blinking:)

[@bhoss08]

Where'd you get the light box? The only thing missing from the description is the biggest thing!

[@Polymaker]

Updated now, Lights can be acquired through email

[@AreggerPeter]

@@Polymaker hello, were can I find your email adress? Thank you very much

[@Starki666]

Please, what speeds do you have set? Thanks

[@enavarro17]

Cual es la lampara que desarma? tienen el link?

[@aholmes2007]

what are your printer settings exactly as i have no clue how your printing that in 4 hours mine usually take around 10 - 12

[@Polymaker]

Layer Height: 0.15mm, Print Speed: 60mm/s, Outline Underspeed: 50%. Print with 3 shells/perimeters, Enable internal wall Extrusion fill

[@aholmes2007]

@@Polymaker thank you I'll give it a try when I get home also what printer are you using?

[@Polymaker]

@@aholmes2007 All the lithophanes in this video were printed on either Prusa i3 MK3 or Ender 3

[@aholmes2007]

@@Polymaker thanks for your reply i am using cura as a slicer and unfortunately some of these settings are either not available or named something else could you recommend what to look for using cura

[@ronnywillems1414]

Do you have any product info on the lights?

[@ElectricRCAircraftGuy]

What print temperature do you use? Can you update your description under the video to state this?

[@Polymaker]

Updated, Print Temp: 225°C Bed Temp: 60°C

[@ElectricRCAircraftGuy]

@@Polymaker Thank you! Much appreciated. I was using 200C print temp 25C bed temp 100% flow rate (extrusion multiplier). I got pretty good results. I'll try again with 225C print temp 25C bed temp (I don't have a heated bed), and tinker with 100% vs 90% flow rate to see how that affects it. I'm using Cura as the slicer, and the same PolyTerra™ PLA Cotton White filament as you. By the way, you spelled "Bed" as "Bwd" in your description under the video. Thanks again for the quick response!

[@bentebrunsvelt319]

Nice👍👍

[@patrickdavis2022]

Any info on the internal parts?

[@fadptn]

How do you design the curved pat of the box ?

[@VuthavadooVikshay]

He probably started with a top view (arc) and then extruded up.

[@mike1627]

Can you list the brand name or a model number of that light?

[@Polymaker]

Kenwell Lighting, Model: 35954

[@itCarl]

@@Polymaker can't find it anywhere... could you provide a link? thx.

[@Polymaker]

@@itCarl The light can be purchased in Europe for €9, please contact: [e-mail] to purchase.