3d Printed Aquarium Parts Archive

Projects with Sam · Dec 9, 2022

link81 said:
I think something sort of like this. But I’m not sure.
going to try and model it up. See if I can teach myself how to do this.

What app are you modeling in?

link81 · Dec 9, 2022

Projects with Sam said:
What app are you modeling in?

Fusion or tinker.

Projects with Sam · Dec 9, 2022

Super easy to draw the profile then revolve around the axis then make the holes as positive shapes the same way (or similar) then combine them using cut and that should be a pretty fast way to get what you want.

chemisfun11 · Dec 9, 2022

Good luck with the design! Let the adventure begin

Projects with Sam · Dec 9, 2022

chemisfun11 said:
Good luck with the design! Let the adventure begin

You just need to ask yourself what would Lars do for this?

Tuan’s Reef · Dec 9, 2022

Holly crap, I am going to be printing these things for years lol

Thank you for putting this list together

Projects with Sam · Dec 10, 2022

good one...
Voss 800ml & 375ml Dosing containers

Voss 800ml & 375ml Dosing containers by sisterlimonpot

These prints are designed to convert the glass Voss water bottles into sleek dosing containers. They are designed to mount on a vertical surface using a cleat that is secured and the Voss glass holder can be lifted off for easy servicing. The cleat is universal and is the same size for all...

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Projects with Sam · Dec 10, 2022

I just saw that there is a new section in the forums for 3D printed stuff for sale in Marketplace. There is another master list of 3D items there.

Tuan’s Reef · Dec 10, 2022

you guys using PETG for stuff that gets wet and PLA for stuff that don't?

chemisfun11 · Dec 10, 2022

Yes. That is correct.

Projects with Sam · Dec 17, 2022

Tuan’s Reef said:
you guys using PETG for stuff that gets wet and PLA for stuff that don't?

I use PETG all the time because its more heat stable. It takes a bit longer to print and its trickier to come up with a good profile for your printer but if doing light shades, I think the heat stability is worth it.

FYI released new part for NooPsyche K7 Mini owners:

Noopsyche K7Mini rimmed tank adapter by ProjectsWithSam

This adapter will allow K7 Mini light owners to mount their Noopsyche K7Mini lights on rimmed tanks. Print it with 6 walls and 75% infill and dont look back. Checkout all the other Aquarium-related things I have at https://ParlAquatics.com

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Tuan’s Reef · Dec 17, 2022

That looks great Sam , can't wait to try out your STL files. I hope my patience for a PRUSA pays off. Lead time is 3-4 weeks out. Hoping to get my first printer in the next 2 weeks.

chemisfun11 · Dec 17, 2022

I try to use PLA more often than PETG if possible. PLA is plant based and more environmentally friendly. There are also PLA+ filaments that are tolerant of higher temperatures if your application calls for it.

I have printed hundreds of light spill shades for my customers and I use PLA without issue. I mostly make them for Radion XR15, XR30 and Neptune Sky lights.

The Kessil line of lights would eventually warp PETG. I am sure I could design those light spill shades as well, there just isn't the same demand from the community.

Projects with Sam · Dec 17, 2022

Tuan’s Reef said:
That looks great Sam , can't wait to try out your STL files. I hope my patience for a PRUSA pays off. Lead time is 3-4 weeks out. Hoping to get my first printer in the next 2 weeks.

Awesome! I think everyone is experiencing lead times now. tis the season!
I don't have any experience with Prusa but many say they're great printers and easy to use once assembled.
I think the big leg-up with the Prusa are all the pre-made printer profiles for different filaments that are available.
If you stick to the 'recipes' (setting/filament combos) you'll have a great experience churning out wonderful prints.

Tuan’s Reef · Dec 17, 2022

chemisfun11 said:
I try to use PLA more often than PETG if possible. PLA is plant based and more environmentally friendly. There are also PLA+ filaments that are tolerant of higher temperatures if your application calls for it.

I have printed hundreds of light spill shades for my customers and I use PLA without issue. I mostly make them for Radion XR15, XR30 and Neptune Sky lights.

The Kessil line of lights would eventually warp PETG. I am sure I could design those light spill shades as well, there just isn't the same demand from the community.

I have 3 of your light shades lol. They are all holding up perfectly.

Projects with Sam · Dec 17, 2022

Tuan’s Reef said:
I have 3 of your light shades lol. They are all holding up perfectly.

Oh cool! The model 1s I sent out late? I had so many issues getting the Polymaker profile ok. I am still trying to tune it better. I hope they meet your expectations.

Sisterlimonpot · Dec 17, 2022

Projects with Sam said:
Awesome! I think everyone is experiencing lead times now. tis the season!
I don't have any experience with Prusa but many say they're great printers and easy to use once assembled.
I think the big leg-up with the Prusa are all the pre-made printer profiles for different filaments that are available.
If you stick to the 'recipes' (setting/filament combos) you'll have a great experience churning out wonderful prints.

I use prusa's and it is probably the closest to a turnkey printer that you can get for the price.

As for the slicer profiles, that's definitely a plus, but you don't have to own a prusa printer to use their slicer, they have many different printers that can be selected, so that you can take advantage of the pre-made profiles.

Although I still feel they're not quite up to my standards for petg and I end up using them as a starting point and tweaking it almost after every print.