I am considering the possibility of modifying the uFonken design to allow 3D printing the cabinet. Since many desktop printers have build volumes in the 200x200x200mm it's already very close to a printable size. By reducing the height to <200mm and increasing the width, the internal volume could be maintained and it should be printable. However, not being an expert, I'm not sure what dimensions are critical.
My initial idea is just to shorten the cabinet by 30mm and increase the depth by an appropriate amount, while making sure not to change the internal volume, port geometry, or front baffle width.
Can anyone with more expertise than me (which is likely anyone on this forum) comment on the feasibility of this?
I have the software to model this up, and if the results are good, I'd be happy to share the design.
My initial idea is just to shorten the cabinet by 30mm and increase the depth by an appropriate amount, while making sure not to change the internal volume, port geometry, or front baffle width.
Can anyone with more expertise than me (which is likely anyone on this forum) comment on the feasibility of this?
I have the software to model this up, and if the results are good, I'd be happy to share the design.
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The volume and the vent are the critical bits, but you cannot increase the depth without affecting the vent, since the end of the vent shelf and the back are part of the vent. That can be adjusted.
Contact me directly and we can work out the details....
My fantasy enclosure manufacture is using nanobots in zero gravity to build the enclosure, 3D printing is conceptually quite similar so i have some real interest in exploring this.
dave
Contact me directly and we can work out the details....
My fantasy enclosure manufacture is using nanobots in zero gravity to build the enclosure, 3D printing is conceptually quite similar so i have some real interest in exploring this.
dave
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We are working on printing a Synergy in this thread with all the ports, horns, mounting bosses, phase plugs, etc. I think 3d printing will revolutionize how we DIY speakers.
Now there is a speaker that can benefit given how complex it is.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/267083-synergy-horn-3d-printing-entry.html
Now there is a speaker that can benefit given how complex it is.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/267083-synergy-horn-3d-printing-entry.html
It'll be interesting to track the final cost for these - and whether any demand develops for mass production of similar designs small enough to be practical for "affordable" 3D printers
Working in an old school commercial millwork manufacturing business, I can't help but consider amortization of wear and tear on the production equipment, and what the operational life span of such consumer grade machines might be.
Working in an old school commercial millwork manufacturing business, I can't help but consider amortization of wear and tear on the production equipment, and what the operational life span of such consumer grade machines might be.
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