BEFORE YOU WASTE FILAMENT
A little foresight. Less waste.
Material estimate uses the thickness-map integral and PLA density 1.24 g/cm³. Supports and brim are excluded.
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Closed, flat STL · millimeters · slice and inspect before printing
Material estimate uses the thickness-map integral and PLA density 1.24 g/cm³. Supports and brim are excluded.
Enter relative transmitted brightness from a thickness test, measured with the same locked exposure. These two points estimate attenuation. Default values are illustrative.
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Compare starting layouts below. Measure components and follow LED thermal and ventilation requirements. Custom frame STL is not included.
A lithophane uses thickness to control light. Highlights become thin and shadows become thick. Choose a clear subject, separate it from a busy background, and avoid tiny faces. The sample is an original procedural illustration; it is not a photograph.
White PLA is a practical starting point. A 0.8–3.0 mm thickness range is only an initial trial. Inspect the model in your slicer, rotate for upright printing if appropriate, and consider a brim for stability. Layer height, nozzle width and filament opacity all affect detail.
A nearby point light creates a bright center and darker edges. More distance or a diffuser can improve uniformity. Use a low-heat LED assembly, follow its manufacturer’s ventilation requirements and keep hot components away from PLA. This tool does not generate electrical enclosures.
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The preview uses exponential attenuation and an approximate LED falloff. Actual scattering, filament formulation, layer lines, light spectrum and camera exposure change the result. Calibrate and print a small test before a full panel.
A closed flat panel with a smooth back, a sampled relief front and sealed perimeter. It does not include a frame or lightbox. STL has no stored unit: import as millimeters. Increased mesh detail means more triangles, not guaranteed printable detail.
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