Backer case re edited

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I have repaired the 3d model and split in in 2 pieces left and right
and also removed the upper buttons (will be hard to press whit hard plastic)
it will be mutch easier so 3d print this whit a smaller 3d printer and flipped it so it does not need so mutch support material.
the model can then be glued together or taped

its was just an simpel fast idea . what you think?
i can share the file if someone interested

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Awesome is this the 3d downloadable file? We can add it to @Davebobman’s Table of content wiki. :beers::sunglasses::+1::sparkles:

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Just little bit of causion the model needs to be checked its size is correct before sending it to any 3dprinter shop

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I will make a new model that fits on even smaler printers later

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added link in Table of Content wiki under last section 5k 8k mods

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Made one corner of the model to test and it fits like a glow . !! Not the nicest surface but whatever !
Maybe will redo and alinge the button hole

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What were your settings? Did you add supports? I want to make them this weekend.

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i used black pla 200c bed 50c used support touching bed about 0.2 resolution 0-3 should work fine also i think
not the nicest finish on the surface but i will cover the surface whit black gorilla tape

have not tested the tracking yet
edit tracking seems fine whit the controller on the edge

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Awesome. I’ll try it this weekend. Headset arrives Monday. Much appreciated!!

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what a bummer protection case cracked already :roll_eyes::joy:
need remodel a small reinforcement on the files

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Thicker walls maybe?

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I see in meshmixer that the model have flaws in some areas on strength
Pimax can download meshmixer and check there models :wink:

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This is great I’m very interested in how the cover comes along :grinning::+1:

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I had one of these on my Vive and liked it.

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I made smaller versions of each corner because my printer is tiny . But protects the crucials parts the corners . Sandpaper finish is next
I will use thick tape on the inside as spacers so its snugs fit

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Looks great Thank you for sharing :grinning::+1:

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There are a number of ways to improve the finish of 3D finished parts. Warm acetone vapors are one such approach, which would give a much smoother finish than sandpaper. This will also make the finished print stronger, by bonding the layers together more completely.

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Aceton dont work on pla abs is good for that .

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Thanks for the info. I did not know that.

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