My Q68 configuration

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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Zerover wrote:I printed a prototype, but failed. I have corrected the errors, but it is in "stand-by". I don't have 3D printer of my own and am waiting to borrow some one.

I don't think this version is definitive, but if you want I can post the STLs and you can test it.
Hi ! Can you please post the STLs ? I like to print one.


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Yes please do post the stls for the case, it looks very neat and in keeping with the original ql design.


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Hi,

If the STLs are not available, I could have a go at producing a similar design.

I have done a little basic design work on a simple cubic Q68 case, not with any QL Styling.

I will see if I can enhance it bit.
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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Derek_Stewart wrote:Hi,

If the STLs are not available, I could have a go at producing a similar design.

I have done a little basic design work on a simp.e cu ic Q68 case, not with any QL Styling.

I will see if I can enhance it bit.
You fancy sharing what you have ?


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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SM7I wrote:
Derek_Stewart wrote:Hi,

If the STLs are not available, I could have a go at producing a similar design.

I have done a little basic design work on a simp.e cu ic Q68 case, not with any QL Styling.

I will see if I can enhance it bit.
You fancy sharing what you have ?
Nothing really, only a copy of the current Q68 case.

What do you want in a case?


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Here are some infographs. The colors of the case are random.
capture5.png
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capture1.png
And attached are the STL files. I hope someone can make them successfully.
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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Hi,

Thank you for the STL files, I got a quotation from Treatstock, which is a 3D Printing Company that outsources 3D Printing work to third party printers, which was quoted as $33.75 (they use US Dollars for payment)

I could get a proto-type print done.

The list of parts indicates the power supply to be :

10W 5V 2A AC/DC Regulated switching power supply for LED Strip Light / Display

Can you tell what the model of power supply is?


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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It will be interesting to see how it fits together. Mots of the loose components don't seem to have a way to mount onto the 3-D printed parts other than maybe hot-glue?

Edit: maybe what's needed for that case is a daughter board that hosts all the additional components and a simple power supply. The !68 doesn't have too complex of power needs, right? But the case does perfectly match the original QL style.


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Derek_Stewart wrote:The list of parts indicates the power supply to be :

10W 5V 2A AC/DC Regulated switching power supply for LED Strip Light / Display

Can you tell what the model of power supply is?
These are the labels on it:
IMG_3387.jpg
IMG_3386.jpg
I don't know more info.


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Re: My Q68 configuration

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Hi,

The power supply is available on alibaba.com, £1.74 each, minimum order 5.
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Maybe a Meanwell power supply maybe a better solution.


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