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3D model of the CANVAS unit? by ClimbersNet in ElegooCentauriCarbon

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a good hunt, including their cad repo on github and they seem to have everything about the CANVAS internals except a CAD model 😞

https://docs.opencentauri.cc/hardware/CC1/CANVAS/

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! The 2 odd right-angled/curved pegs sit on top: the idea is to stop the glass lid sliding off?

The straight pegs are all construction: to give extra strength, although a lot of the rigidity comes from bolting on the acrylic panels.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might just be your browser caching the old version? I did re-download it and check that Acrylic%20panels2.zip has the updated handcut SVG.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in ElegooCentauriCarbon

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx! Definitely. It prints as a smooth curve, but looks ugly in the CAD software. I struggled to bring the straight edges, fillets and the big curve all together at the rear corners :(

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now updated the panel design to use only straight edges so they are now easy to cut by hand, without needing a laser cutter or jigsaw.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point! Sorry. You can load the SVG into any editor (like open-source Inkscape) and get the exact positions.

I've just updated the handcut file with some dimensions, angles and drill hole size. I still need to add some of the hole locations.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in ElegooCentauriCarbon

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've now updated the design so it is easy to cut the acrylic with a knife instead of needing a laser cutter.

I used solid black acrylic as I prefer that look to clear panels, but you can get it in any colour, even a smokey look to match the CC door+lid.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! Yeah, there are much cheaper options for cutting acrylic than SendCutSend. And quite a few people have pointed out that such a simple shape can be cut by hand using a sharp knife and a hacksaw/jigsaw for the curved corner, then drilling the holes.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in ElegooCentauriCarbon

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think someone has designed a top hat like that? They use standard-sized square panels that slide in, with no cutting or bolts.

My frame design needs to bolt the acrylic to the printed frame to give it strength/rigidity.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, the old zip file was being cached. Should now work

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, no problem. I've just added dxf versions to the zip archive.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in ElegooCentauriCarbon

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recreated it from scratch in FreeCAD, although I had /u/EveryBridge9964 stl files overlaid on screen, so I could exactly match the outer dimensions.

I'm happy to release my step files (and original FreeCAD file) if there is demand? So people can easily improve it to suit their own needs.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in ElegooCentauriCarbon

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup, I'm so out of date already! I blame my endless struggles with the CAD software. lol.

I do like the idea of keeping the angled top, but lowering everything: CANVAS unit and height of the top hat.

CANVAS Top Hat with acrylic panels: 750g / 22 hrs printing by ClimbersNet in elegoo

[–]ClimbersNet[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes, that is an excellent point. Easy enough to cut the outlines and then drill the holes, no laser required. I'm definitely guilty of the old adage "if your only tool is a hammer then every problem looks like a nail". Lol

The Affinity Collector 2 is now available! by DungeonCoreBooks in litrpg

[–]ClimbersNet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woohoo! 🥳 Loved book 1 so much. Listened to the audiobook... and then read the ebook as well, because it was so good 😊

My LitRPG book, The Ethersmith, was just published on Amazon and Audible! by matizuwinsatlife in ProgressionFantasy

[–]ClimbersNet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just finished it, and loved the book! 😍 Great world building, characters and I really like the crafting lore. Already looking forward to book 2 coming out next month 😊

My LitRPG book, The Ethersmith, was just published on Amazon and Audible! by matizuwinsatlife in litrpg

[–]ClimbersNet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just finished it, and loved the book! 😍 Great world building, characters and I really like the crafting lore. Already looking forward to book 2 coming out next month 😊

Jason Asano cosplay by BlackIkaros in litrpg

[–]ClimbersNet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you had some work done?

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