The testers should but I didn't leave a ton of room for the cuvettes and syringes since those should be consistent from a mfg standpoint due to volume accuracy requirements. You could probably shrink it to 90% if you enlarged the internal holes etc by the same amount before shrinking in the slicer. That would require opening it up in fusion first of course
Rob I just found this file on Thingiverse and was trying to figure out what you meant by being able to modify it for whichever tests you had, opened it up in Fusion 360 (to which I am a total noob) and was like well shoot I have no idea what's going on. Thanks so much for this video it explained everything so well!
Thanks for the feedback,. Use PLA for the stand if you have it, it'll go so much nicer and the print quality is far better. The side holes need no supports, I use paint on supports for the threaded studs, they come off like a breeze. No need for supports anywhere besides the studs. More videos to come, hope you liked and subscribedRob I just found this file on Thingiverse and was trying to figure out what you meant by being able to modify it for whichever tests you had, opened it up in Fusion 360 (to which I am a total noob) and was like well shoot I have no idea what's going on. Thanks so much for this video it explained everything so well!
I should note that not knowing what you meant isn't a dig at your description but my lack of knowledge in Fusion and 3D CAD in general.
I'm about to start printing one and I wanted to know if you had any tips for printing? I had initially wanted to print this in PETG, but I saw your description said PLA with no supports. As you know, PETG hates supports so if you're doing these without, then I might stand a chance! You having any issues with overhangs on those side holes? I just don't want to burn a ton of plastic on these if I don't have to
. Good luck with the print, reach out if you have any other questions.
I put things out there because I love the hobby and enjoy the community. I really hope somebody doesn't take these things and try to profit from other people's effort. I'd feel compelled to become rather unpleasant at that point lol.
Agreed, not everything should be monetized. Appreciate your generosity! This hobby is expensive enough already.
Ah yeah I was wondering about the cap threads. I gotta go find a good full spool of PLA and give it a go. Thanks!Thanks for the feedback,. Use PLA for the stand if you have it, it'll go so much nicer and the print quality is far better. The side holes need no supports, I use paint on supports for the threaded studs, they come off like a breeze. No need for supports anywhere besides the studs. More videos to come, hope you liked and subscribed
I printed it with no supports or anything was super easy to doRob I just found this file on Thingiverse and was trying to figure out what you meant by being able to modify it for whichever tests you had, opened it up in Fusion 360 (to which I am a total noob) and was like well shoot I have no idea what's going on. Thanks so much for this video it explained everything so well!
I should note that not knowing what you meant isn't a dig at your description but my lack of knowledge in Fusion and 3D CAD in general.
I'm about to start printing one and I wanted to know if you had any tips for printing? I had initially wanted to print this in PETG, but I saw your description said PLA with no supports. As you know, PETG hates supports so if you're doing these without, then I might stand a chance! You having any issues with overhangs on those side holes? I just don't want to burn a ton of plastic on these if I don't have to
Went ahead and printed it with supports just under the threaded cap holds and that worked great! Printing another one for my buddy. It's crazy how much more efficient I feel with everything in one place! Thanks, testing workflow feels so much better now!
u still need one?Very cool... I want one. Who can print one for me? I am definitely willing to pay/donate.
I would like white. Ca, alk, PO4 and minus the other text.
I really am sick of balancing all my test stuff on the tiny shelf next to my tank.
i am looking for one of theses....
message me
You can just suppress the extrusion for the text.
I love it, under cabinet mounting!
Hey all,
**Edit - all source files for this are freely available on Thingverse, search RobBzReef**
I've been itching to get into the 3d printing world as an outlet for enjoying creativity and solving problems. For my first project I choose to make a stand or caddy for my Hanna checkers. This can sit on a table top or be mounted to a wall, your choice!
There are essentially two versions:
v3 which is designed to store the cuvettes with the lids on and it is not compatible with either the alkalinity or the calcium test.
v5 which is designed to store the caps to the cuvettes on the side of the caddy to facilitate drying and it is compatible with the alkalinity and/or the calcium test.
Both versions hold a total of three testers, two cuvettes for each test, powder packets for each (around 20), a space for the destructions, (3) 5 ml syringes, (3) 10 ml syringes and a wall mount plate. Alk and CA compatible configurations also hold the 1 ml syringes and the 100 micro liter syringe for the Ca test.
Versions + configurations:
v3
1) 3 tests (no Alk or CA)
a) All text embossing is editable
v5
1) 3 tests (no Alk or CA)
2) Alk & CA + one other test
2a) this option requires the center powder packet slot to share with the 'other' test but it has been enlarged for this
3) Alk + two other tests
4) Ca + two other tests (not Alk)
All configs have easily editable embossing for you to customize.
Notes: The pads in the corners are to help with first layer adhesion, I simply cut them off with a razor after printing. This is only mandatory if you're going to mount it to a wall of course. In the source file I put the sketch for the text embossing at the assembly level so you don't have to drive into the component level. At the assembly level use the selection sets to simply turn the various configurations on and off. I used Fusion 360 to develop this. It's free to use and powerful.
The source files for this and a few example .stl files have been uploaded to Thingverse. Search for me (RobB'z Reef) and you should see it. 'Hanna' might return something too, I can't recall.
Please feel free to download this, modify it, print it for yourself or a friend, look at it and wish you had a printer or ignore it altogether! I do not condone or grant anyone permission to make this and sell it, especially if you're a business. It's intended for hobbiest use and not for profit making. If I catch you making and selling this, I will come find you.
Other than that I hope at least one person finds this useful. Enjoy!
Example photos:
