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My new specs (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/3dprinting

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I had new progressive lenses made, but the old ones are still fine and don’t have a scratch. They’re just a bit weak at near distance, but otherwise perfectly serviceable.

So I made new frames for them because I don’t like to throw away things that work.

All assembled, the frames weigh 3.5 grams, and 14 grams with the lenses mounted.

This was printed with a Prusa Mk4 and regular PLA at 0.15 mm layer height. The hinges use simple 10x1 pins - and I worked my magic to print the holes horizontally to the final dimension with interference fit, so no reaming or drilling is necessary. These glasses are straight out of the printer with zero rework.

I think they look pretty good as they are. If anybody notices they’re 3D-printed, I’ll say I’m gunning for that particular style 🙂

The front of the frames prints in 11 minutes and both temples in 12 minutes. I could break and make a new pair every day for the rest of my life and it would still be faster and cheaper than going to Specsavers only once.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I haven’t worn circular specs since college (~1990)

I haven't worn anything but small round glasses since I discovered why they're just better: small and round lenses can be positioned very close to the eyes, which provides a very large field of vision. And they're less fragile and prone to breaking if you hit your head on something or snag the end pieces on clothing.

And of course, frames are easier to make. I haven't bought frames in 30 years. I make my own.

Just a thought but you might like to investigate using spring steel for the arms and PLA just for the frames.

Nah. Those PLA glasses are in fact a copy of a frames I made of silver nicket - and wound spring steel wires for the ear hooks - and having worn them all day for 3 days now, I actually enjoy the feel of PLA better. And it's so much lighter! It really does make a difference.

And of course, if I break them, I can print another set of temples in minutes. If I don't like the feel, I can lengthen them or shorten them in FreeCAD and again, within minutes, I have new ones. No more faffing around with the heat gun or anything.

I really dig the disposableness of it all 🙂

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Good skills Sir! Advice noted and I will re-evaluate how I do specs.

Thank you.