No lens cap.... Really? Hey 3D printer guys!!

dataway · Apr 30, 2015

Steezynickel said:
Someone gave me the measurement of 31.52 as the outer diameter so we did 31.90 and it was still too tight so you may want to expand it a bit. I sanded the inner diameter of the first mold to make it fit without fearing I was going to break the camera gimbal. Good luck and please give me a link to the flexible material is definitely be interested in a softer alternative.

Thanks Steezy...the material I am referring to is ninja flex and can be found here http://www.ninjaflex3d.com
I use the ninja semiflex for cellphone covers and it works great just print like ABS with a bed temp of 65c and a extruded temp of 240c that is what has been working for me after some trial and error...

MonsieurAnon · Apr 30, 2015

Stile2112 said:
31.52mm at the beginning edge.

If you make a few samples with some variances, I'll be happy to test them. Just mark which is which.

That's not a bad idea. When you say 'the beginning edge' what do you mean? I need to know the thickness of the cylinder, to print something that fits around it well enough to stay on there.

Also; someone else mentioned ninjaflex. I already have some on hand.

creativedogmedia · May 1, 2015

I'm in....let me know when it's ready. Thanks.

tcope · May 1, 2015

The type of cover I'm interested in is one that fits over the lens and camera and connects to one of the legs of the P3. I have one of these for my P2 and it's soooooo very nice!

Steezynickel · May 1, 2015

tcope said:
The type of cover I'm interested in is one that fits over the lens and camera and connects to one of the legs of the P3. I have one of these for my P2 and it's soooooo very nice!

I will check on thingiverse and see if they have something I can print and modify myself

dataway · May 1, 2015

Lens cap came out great with the ninja semiFlex it is about the same flexibility as the original lens cap that came with the phantom V2+

Steezynickel · May 2, 2015

dataway said:
Lens cap came out great with the ninja semiFlex it is about the same flexibility as the original lens cap that came with the phantom V2+

Very nice print I like how flexible that material is I'm gonna push for my work to buy the material for other prints we might do for clients.

Steezynickel · May 2, 2015

Btw here is a link to the final piece it takes roughly an hour to print on the best resolution setting. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:804337

creativedogmedia · May 3, 2015

Where can I get one of these?

dataway · May 3, 2015

I can print these lens caps up if people would like them in this flexible material. The only drawback to printing with this material it that you have to set your 3D print speed very slow so it takes about an hour to print each one at high resolution. I am not looking to get rich off of these just help out this community that has helped me out in the past so I should be able to print and ship each one for $7 anywhere in the US through USPS.

blade strike · May 3, 2015

If there is a need I can print these out. I could probably do 10 at a time.

Edit
Never mind I will let data do it.

macsoft · May 3, 2015

I have a 3D printer. Send me you Phantom and I will send you a printed cap

ksphantom · May 3, 2015

I designed one today that's a little different. Has a lip on the edge to make it easier to pull off and two "D" rings on either side for attaching a "Remove Before Flight" Banner
Made mine with a 32mm opening and it fits snug on the lens and doesn't fall off
Here's the design

Will upload the files to Thingiverse

cascadeflyer · May 3, 2015

Good excuse to buy a 3d printer lol!

Brett_Meyer · May 3, 2015

dataway said:
I can print these lens caps up if people would like them in this flexible material. The only drawback to printing with this material it that you have to set your 3D print speed very slow so it takes about an hour to print each one at high resolution. I am not looking to get rich off of these just help out this community that has helped me out in the past so I should be able to print and ship each one for $7 anywhere in the US through USPS.

PayPal? PM me when you're ready.

dataway · May 3, 2015

PM sent to Brett

MonsieurAnon · May 9, 2015

https://www.shapeways.com/product/AZV9HNFNG/dji-phantom-3-lens-cap

This iteration of the lens caps that I sent to a user, earlier in this thread fitted snuggly and remains on the P3's camera. For now, it's a beta because it doesn't fit inside the box that comes with the Phantom 3, but it works as a lens cap while it's not in the box!

F6Rider · May 9, 2015

I just ordered a set from this guy http://www.ebay.com/itm/331548579761?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks nice, with 2 tabs for sliding on and off, or drilling a small hole in to attach a string to the gimbal guard. He is printing more as he sold out fast.

JKDSensei · Nov 6, 2015

F6Rider said:
I just ordered a set from this guy http://www.ebay.com/itm/331548579761?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Looks nice, with 2 tabs for sliding on and off, or drilling a small hole in to attach a string to the gimbal guard. He is printing more as he sold out fast.

That's about as cheap as I've seen them.
He's probably losing a few bucks on each order after ebay fees, shipping, materials etc.
but doesn't realize it. I should order 100 sets from him for my grandson and let him sell them elsewhere for $10.00 a pair instead of opening a lemonade stand lol