20241220 Lighting for the AndersFP Blaster Pt.26 – Starting Production pt.05: 3D Switch Cover

20241220 Lighting for the AndersFP Blaster Pt.26 – Starting Production pt.05: 3D Switch Cover

OK, I am so excited today, wishing the Day’s Work would end immediately. The 3D printed switch cover has arrived. This was one of the main delays which literally stalled the Project. Without it, I could not finalise the assembly manual. The problem started when I exported the SketchUp file into .stl format which had so many invisible errors, it could not be printed, even with the help of JLC3DP. In the end, I reached out to a Friend who pointed me to another who was willing to help me. He reconstructed the 3D model with the measurement and even offered to print it out, in white-ish resin for me!

I had to wait a bit because he was also busy with other Cons in Singapore and here since this is almost the end of the year.

20241220 Lighting for the AndersFP Blaster Pt.26 – Starting Production pt.05: 3D Switch Cover
In just less than two days after my last communication with him, the package suddenly arrived at my Desk!
The 3D print of the switch cover required very little cleaning up if at all. I just tore it off the plate thingy and adjusted (cut) the switch’s spindle to size, slot in the PCB and voila! it works!
What’s in the Box. So, you have the green LEDs, the Board itself, a simple USB-C LiPo charger and that wee 3D printed switch cover. I am a little worried as some might not work but I think it is solely due to soldering issues. It’s the Green LEDs that I have the most fear since I used a Jet Flame lighter.
The Label printer worked and the sticker did not curl itself.

In the meantime…

With that 3D printed switch cover done, I can now revise the assembly manual. It’s going to take some time as I think it needs more than just a third of the page space. Not only that, the v-notch cutter tool is now on its way as well. You’ll know what I mean when it arrives…

Where to get what:

AndersFP (Anders Fogde Pedersen) PKD-2019 Blaster Download File

Duplex Designs Lighting Kit for AndersFP PKD-2019

Duplex Designs’s Upgrade Parts for AndersFP PKD-2019

20250117: The Completed PKD Lighting System is now on Sale

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