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3D printing

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Broadwater06, 29 Mar 2023.

  1. Broadwater06

    Broadwater06 Minimodder

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    Might be a stupid question, I am wondering is it possible to walk into a 3D printing and they scan and print for me on my behalf. I go to the website and they ask me to upload the file, I don't know how to "draw" it.

    I have a Silverstone Fortress FT02 chassis and it was loaned out for years and everything is fine except I am planning to upgrade the 3 180mm fans. The only problem is two missing 5.25 bay covers and I can't find them online for the replacement. Is it possible to create two bay covers from 3D printing? Is it expensive or is it a daft idea.
     
  2. Sentinel-R1

    Sentinel-R1 Chaircrew

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    It's not expensive or daft really, but even the best 3D prints will look naff next to the OEM bay covers. You won't get a colour match and you definitely wont match the brushed texture.

    Maybe chuck in a period correct digital fan controller bay or mod in a 2x5.25 LCD display for cpu/gpu temps etc? There's lots of things you could do.
     
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  3. Broadwater06

    Broadwater06 Minimodder

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    Thanks for the input, much appreciated. Yeah see what you mean about the colour match and brushed texture. You've gave me food for thoughts, I will have a look.
     
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  4. VictorianBloke

    VictorianBloke Man in a box

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    Black or silver?
    I'm away at the min, but I might have a couple of spare black bay covers from a different Silverstone case at home.
     
  5. Broadwater06

    Broadwater06 Minimodder

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    Oh wow! Black
     
  6. VictorianBloke

    VictorianBloke Man in a box

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    Only got the one I'm afraid, and it does have some light scratches, which are less noticeable IRL than on the photo. Yours if you want it.

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  7. Broadwater06

    Broadwater06 Minimodder

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    Brilliant thanks, that's fine, I'll take it. I will put something in the top slot.
     
  8. VictorianBloke

    VictorianBloke Man in a box

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    Drop me a PM with your address and i'll drop it at the post office at the start of next week.
     

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