[NTLK] messagepad 3D models?

[Matthias Melcher]

I own a BfB touch 3D printer. I also refit and rewired several battery trays. It is not possible to simply rebuild the tray with this parrticular type of printer because it can not generate the required fine structures to even remotely fit. It is probably possible to design an entirely new battery holder, but there is not much wiggle room in the battery compartment. An Objet printer may be able to print an original tray, but you will still need the metal parts and the fuse.

Matthias.



Tim Kaluza <timkaluza at me.com> schrieb:

>Greetings from Dresden, Germany!
>
>I'm right now studying engineering.
>But which Rapid Prototype technology you want to use?
>I don't see any personal system capable of getting a acceptable quality
>for a device like the newton.
>So it's quite up to you what kind of system you would use.
>But I personal would give the suggestion that you let it be produced in
>a company.
>There a plenty of technics to get a real nice case for newt with Rapid
>Prototyping, also for a relatively small amount.
>Thought about stainless steel? ;)
>
>So it's also quite up to the 3D Printing Technology you could achieve.
>Though I haven't followed the printable battery tray I have my doubts
>that a 3D Printer under 3000$ us capable of doing it.
>
>But If you got one, I'm gonna help you getting a correct 3D CAD Model
>for your Printer :)
>If you got one printer, just mail me at tim at mail.de
>
>
>Your's sincerely
>Tim
>
>
>
>Am 01. August 2012 um 07:40 schrieb Charles Mangin
><option8-newton at option8.com>:
>
>> Has anyone found or produced a 3D model of any of the Newton line? I
>looked online and only found one, and it was only good from one angle.
>>
>> I followed the discussion about a 3D printable battery tray with
>delight, as I'm hoping to get a 3D printer in the near future, and I'd
>love to be able to print my own accessories, or a complete replacement
>shell. But that requires someone scan or produce a model.
>>
>> I'll gladly submit one of my 2000s to be laser scanned if someone
>happens to have the hardware to do it...
>>
>>
>> charles mangin | Alpha Geek and Chief Mental Hygienist
>> option8 at option8.com
>> http://mentalhygiene.com
>>
>>
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