I ordered a UV laser module to help cure prints. Sometimes I need to solidify resin in a print's deep corner, and the only way to reach it now is to bathe the entire model in UV light, which deteriorates it. The laser lets me direct some light right to the spot I want.
When I was looking online, I saw expensive handheld units with questionable specs, and I found a few modules that looked promising for a reasonable price. I ordered one, and when I connected a battery, it seemed to perform well.
Supplies
To make the unit easy to handle, I decided to construct a flashlight-style enclosure. The tube to hold the laser has ridges to lock into the module's contours. I added a rib on the top and bottom to stick to the printer's build-plate without supports. The square area behind it will hold a 12mm tactile pushbutton and flared cap.
Laser and switch holder
I rounded the model's edges for a finished look, but it took a lot more effort to remember all the complicated dimensions, and I would not do that for a first revision again. The button cap didn't match the hole, but I suspect that was due to an error with the printer that smooshes the first few layers. The laser module fits wonderfully, but I still need a battery compartment.
First print
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
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2021-03-31
When I was looking online, I saw expensive handheld units with questionable specs, and I found a few modules that looked promising for a reasonable price. I ordered one, and when I connected a battery, it seemed to perform well.
To make the unit easy to handle, I decided to construct a flashlight-style enclosure. The tube to hold the laser has ridges to lock into the module's contours. I added a rib on the top and bottom to stick to the printer's build-plate without supports. The square area behind it will hold a 12mm tactile pushbutton and flared cap.
I rounded the model's edges for a finished look, but it took a lot more effort to remember all the complicated dimensions, and I would not do that for a first revision again. The button cap didn't match the hole, but I suspect that was due to an error with the printer that smooshes the first few layers. The laser module fits wonderfully, but I still need a battery compartment.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2021-03-31
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