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beaker15
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Hello, I have found a 3D model for a modified volume knob for a Motorola XTS5000 walkie. But once I had it printed the item I found 2 issues with it. Im terrible with modeling so I thought I'd ask here. 

Ultimately the indicator line needs to be reversed and the pin in the bottom needs to be about 1.5x bigger. If anyone could help me with this issue I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Also if someone can help I have included the model as an attachment. 

volume_knob.stl

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For some reason my Catia can't open it :o

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Just now, FloRolf said:

For some reason my Catia can't open it :o

Is it the wrong file type?

 

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1 minute ago, beaker15 said:

Is it the wrong file type?

Not all software can read every file type. Most should be able to read STL though. Inventor can

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1 minute ago, beaker15 said:

Is it the wrong file type?

 

well i'm not sure if STL would be easily modifiable but i should be able to open it. Can you try something else? What programm are you using?

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Just now, TVwazhere said:

Not all software can read every file type. Most should be able to read STL though. Inventor can

 

Holy polygons, batman!

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Klipsch RP280F - Klipsch RP160M - Klipsch RP440C - Yamaha RX-V479

 

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GTX 780 DCU2 // 8600GTS // Hifiman HE-400i // Kennerton Magister
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Just now, FloRolf said:

Holy polygons, batman!

Yeah, looks like a low res STL file. 

 

Was the original file an STL as well, or was it something with maybe better resolution like IGES or STEP?

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Just now, FloRolf said:

well i'm not sure if STL would be easily modifiable but i should be able to open it. Can you try something else? What programm are you using?

Well originally just Win 10 3D viewer. before I printed it it looked fine. I dont usually model so other than the viewer I dont have a program for it.

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Just now, TVwazhere said:

Yeah, looks like a low res STL file. 

 

Was the original file an STL as well, or was it something with maybe better resolution like IGES or STEP?

As far thats the best I am aware of, I pulled the file from Thingiverse at this link https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:405126 There were two files in there, Im speaking of the one with the rounded top.

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1 minute ago, beaker15 said:

As far thats the best I am aware of, I pulled the file from Thingiverse at this link https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:405126 There were two files in there, Im speaking of the one with the rounded top.

Ah, yep the originals were STL....

 

I'll see what magic i can pull off

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6 hours ago, Cinnabar Sonar said:

Do you still need help?

 

Edit: fuck it.

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If this looks good, i'll post the file.

Oh ya that is fantastic!

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9 hours ago, beaker15 said:

Oh ya that is fantastic!

knobResizeRot.stl

 

Let me know if you have any issues.

 

Edit: The pin's X Y and Z axis has been resized, so it's a little longer.  If that's an issue, I can change it.

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2 hours ago, Cinnabar Sonar said:

knobResizeRot.stl

 

Let me know if you have any issues.

 

Edit: The pin's X Y and Z axis has been resized, so it's a little longer.  If that's an issue, I can change it.

So its just taller up and down? If so thats no problem as far as I can tell.

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Just now, beaker15 said:

So its just taller up and down? If so thats no problem as far as I can tell.

50% taller "down".  There is no "up" per se.

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If there is a problem, let me know.  It would take less than 5 minuets to fix it.

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If you could I'd appreciate it, I dont for see any problems but I wont know for sure until I send it off to be 3D printed. 

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34 minutes ago, beaker15 said:

If you could I'd appreciate it, I dont for see any problems but I wont know for sure until I send it off to be 3D printed. 

You don't have a printer?

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Just now, Cinnabar Sonar said:

You don't have a printer?

not as of yet. I've been using Shapeways mainly because they can get a level of definition that would cost me thousands of dollars.

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1 minute ago, beaker15 said:

not as of yet. I've been using Shapeways mainly because they can get a level of definition that would cost me thousands of dollars.

Alright, I was going to offer a print job, but it seems that you have a better solution.  :P

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Just now, Cinnabar Sonar said:

Alright, I was going to offer a print job, but it seems that you have a better solution.  :P

I appreciate it but I have had problems having it printed in PLA and such. I can get a texture and color closer to the default radio knob by using the black and flexible plastic off shapeways. 

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11 minutes ago, beaker15 said:

I appreciate it but I have had problems having it printed in PLA and such. I can get a texture and color closer to the default radio knob by using the black and flexible plastic off shapeways. 

Who ever said that my printer could only do PLA?

 

Just messing with you.  :P

When you start looking at printers, take a look at the Flashforge creator pro, it's excellent for the price.

It can even do flexible filament, as long as you lower the print speed.

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