Yet another 3D printed Reo Grand button.

[salamastre]

The button I got along with my Grand is great, but it is hard to turn with gloves or wet hands.

There is a very low end 3D printer at work for recreational use. For my first project I designed, coded, sliced and printed a button for the Grand. It took all of 25 minutes, and I like the result. If anyone is interested I can post the OpenSCAD code or send you the .stl file.

Here is a pic:

 

[malkuth]

The button I got along with my Grand is great, but it is hard to turn with gloves or wet hands.

There is a very low end 3D printer at work for recreational use. For my first project I designed, coded, sliced and printed a button for the Grand. It took all of 25 minutes, and I like the result. If anyone is interested I can post the OpenSCAD code or send you the .stl file.

Here is a pic:

That is really cool. If it would not be too much problem, please PM me the file.

 

[Dturp]

I like it. The more stuff like this i see the more i want to buy one of those 3d printers.

 

[supertrunker]

I am already working on printing my next wife, since it'll be faster than cloning the current one!

A kind of Stepford Smurf!

Very cool use of a 3d printer there.

T

 

[Crash Moses]

That's my only niggle with the Reo myself. I bought one of the delrin buttons and cut cross-hatch marks in it to make it easier to turn. I would pay $10 for something like what you've created.

 

[unloaded]

I'd like to see the buttons offered in anodized aluminum, SS, brass, copper...... Maybe knurled on the edge. I think they'd be hot sellers if offered.

 

[salamastre]

I am having issues with the STL file, so I am just going to paste the OpenSCAD code here. OpenSCAD is a free lightweight piece of software. You can copy-paste this code, go to design->render to see a nice render, then design->export as STL. The .stl file you can send to your favorite slicer or upload to shapeways or other online 3d printing shops. Remember to render before exporting every time you make a change.

It is fun to play with the values, I liked the 7 notched button, a coworker liked a 5 notched design better.

A note of caution:
The printer I use is an entry level one, about $300. According to my good calipers, the radius of the hole should be 3.1mm to fit my button, but this printer does nor make perfect circles. I printed a bunch of 1mm tall rings at different radius for testing, and 3.7mm radius gave me a perfect fit.

If you are going to use this code, run a few tests. I am waiting for a chance to use a $3,000 printer that should be more precise.

Crash Moses, I plan to print a couple more on Monday, I'll send you one for the cost of postage. No warranties that it will fit your particular button. In mine I used a thin slice of the silicon hose that comes with Reo Grand bottles as a shim to adjust the height of the button. My original delrin button from reosmo uses one, so I guess this is not cheating.

$fs=.01;
diameter = 15.6;
height = 6;
v_chamfer = 2.25;
h_chamfer = 1.2;
notch_count = 7;
notch_radius = 4;
notch_offset = 2.8;
// Based on tests, 3D printer sucks at perfect circles.
// With a perfect printer this should be 3.12
hole_r = 3.7;
// Change the depth of the hole based on your measurement.
// Using a slice of thick walled silicone hose as shim like the original REO button.
hole_d = 3.7;

module mainBody(radius, height, v_cham, h_cham) {
	union() {
		cylinder(r = radius, h = height - v_cham);
		translate([0,0,height - v_cham])
			cylinder(r1 = radius, r2 = radius - h_cham, h = v_cham);
	}
}

module notches(count, radius, offset, h_cham, height) {
	for(i = [0 : count - 1]) {
		rotate(i * 360 / count, [0,0,1])
			translate([offset+notch_offset, 0, -1])
			cylinder(r = radius, h = height * 1.5);
	}
}

module allOfIt(diameter, height, v_cham, h_cham, notch_num, notch_radius, hole_r, hole_d) {
	radius = diameter / 2;	
	difference() {
		mainBody(radius, height, v_cham, h_cham, hole_r, hole_d);
		cylinder(r=hole_r, h=hole_d);
		notches(notch_num, notch_radius, radius, h_cham, height);
	}
}

allOfIt(diameter, height, v_chamfer, h_chamfer, notch_count, notch_radius, hole_r, hole_d);

 

[pdib]

All this talk of button covers. Personally, I like the little nubbin it comes with. No covers for me. BUT this cool 3D printing thing got me in the mind to play button cover. I drilled out this part from a cheap combination lock to fit snugly on the button. If I were to use it permanently, I would put a teensy drop of superglue in the joint. If anyone likes it (I do not presume so. . . but, .. if . .. ), its yours for the asking. It is very comfortable in feel, and is knurled/recessed at the red paint lines.

 

[debzcf]

All this talk of button covers. Personally, I like the little nubbin it comes with. No covers for me. BUT this cool 3D printing thing got me in the mind to play button cover. I drilled out this part from a cheap combination lock to fit snugly on the button. If I were to use it permanently, I would put a teensy drop of superglue in the joint. If anyone likes it (I do not presume so. . . but, .. if . .. ), its yours for the asking. It is very comfortable in feel, and is knurled/recessed at the red paint lines.

You are so creative! Very cute.

 

[pdib]

You are so creative! Very cute.

awwww . . . .. .

 

[debzcf]

awwww . . . .. .

You need to find someone with a RED REO. That would be quite smashing!

 

[salamastre]

unloaded:

I just uploaded the model to shapeways here: https://www.shapeways.com/model/1267298/reo-grand-button-cover.html

You can order it in anything from white plastic for $2.70 to high polish Sterling Silver for $70. Stainless and gold plated brass also available.

Keep in mind, you may need to file or shim the center hole to fit your particular button.

And just for you I made this other one that may only be printed in gold or silver, and must be taken to a jeweler to get some diamonds mounted:
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1282078/jewel-button.html

 

[salamastre]

I really like the look of this one pdib.

I don't have any hardware making tools, so I make the best of my software skills. We should join forces.

[/QUOTE]

 

[unsure]

Can you make be a hand gun? JK

 

[Crash Moses]

All this talk of button covers. Personally, I like the little nubbin it comes with. No covers for me. BUT this cool 3D printing thing got me in the mind to play button cover. I drilled out this part from a cheap combination lock to fit snugly on the button. If I were to use it permanently, I would put a teensy drop of superglue in the joint. If anyone likes it (I do not presume so. . . but, .. if . .. ), its yours for the asking. It is very comfortable in feel, and is knurled/recessed at the red paint lines.

Curses! Now you have me wondering what else laying around the house might work.

Let's see...bottle cap?...nope...wine cork?...nope...(wanders off into the basement muttering...)

 

[Crash Moses]

I am having issues with the STL file, so I am just going to paste the OpenSCAD code here. OpenSCAD is a free lightweight piece of software. You can copy-paste this code, go to design->render to see a nice render, then design->export as STL. The .stl file you can send to your favorite slicer or upload to shapeways or other online 3d printing shops. Remember to render before exporting every time you make a change.

It is fun to play with the values, I liked the 7 notched button, a coworker liked a 5 notched design better.

A note of caution:
The printer I use is an entry level one, about $300. According to my good calipers, the radius of the hole should be 3.1mm to fit my button, but this printer does nor make perfect circles. I printed a bunch of 1mm tall rings at different radius for testing, and 3.7mm radius gave me a perfect fit.

If you are going to use this code, run a few tests. I am waiting for a chance to use a $3,000 printer that should be more precise.

Crash Moses, I plan to print a couple more on Monday, I'll send you one for the cost of postage. No warranties that it will fit your particular button. In mine I used a thin slice of the silicon hose that comes with Reo Grand bottles as a shim to adjust the height of the button. My original delrin button from reosmo uses one, so I guess this is not cheating.

That's extremely generous of you, Salamastre.

Let me know what the postage is and I'll PayPal it to you.

 

[MamaTried]

>The printer I use is an entry level one, about $300

which low-end printer? i coul use a new hobby...

 

[salamastre]

Printrbot Jr.

But I just pledged $550 for the Kossel Clear on Kickstarter. Take a look.

 

[Zak Rabbit]

Hey crash, can you convert it to dxf? I program with MasterCAM, might be able to do something in aluminum...

Sent care of the guys that made Star Trek low tech.

 

[supertrunker]

All this talk of button covers. Personally, I like the little nubbin it comes with. No covers for me. BUT this cool 3D printing thing got me in the mind to play button cover. I drilled out this part from a cheap combination lock to fit snugly on the button. If I were to use it permanently, I would put a teensy drop of superglue in the joint. If anyone likes it (I do not presume so. . . but, .. if . .. ), its yours for the asking. It is very comfortable in feel, and is knurled/recessed at the red paint lines.

Well after the damn Smurf drip tip yesterday, HRH likes that too today. I really need to get a screen only i can see!

Her words "oh wow - that is really cool - love that" - which is invariably followed by "Trunky.....".
Only the lag between the two changes, nothing else.

T