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Looking on advice on how to print this case (www.printables.com)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by P03 to c/3dprinting

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I would love to print this case for my Sofle v2 keyboard. Since I don't own a 3D printer (... yet) I would like to do this by using an online printing service like PCBWay. Before I order, I do have some questions, since I have never printed anything.

What percentage of infill do you folks suggest? I was thinking 100% would be most stable.
Would PLA be a good material? I was thinking on filling and sanding it.
the project only has the parts for one side. Is there an easy way to mirror everything ?
Do you guys know a good printing service in Tokyo?

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[–] 4lan 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

            
              20-50%, 4 walls (1.5mm+ thick)
PLA should be fine, maybe PLA+.  You can sand and fill both
Mirroring is a simple button-click in the slicer, very easy to do
no, but I'd contact a maker-space or find a person with one you can have print it.  It will be cheaper that way.  Maybe ask around on social media if any friends have one?