Print services

[Dicehunter]

So a friend of mine printed off a trigger mod for a flight stick but it came out a little rough as it's a fairly low'ish end printer.

The triggers are about 2 inches long and each has 2 x pieces to them.

Left is my friends print job, Right is the pic edited to what I would actually like the end result to be, I have an earlier print and sanding didn't really help it look/feel better.

Are there any print services in the UK, Not for ludicrously high prices, That could do the below job on the right ?

 

[Trig]

Your mate could print with a smaller layer height, does it come as a single print in place job, or 2 parts that fit together, which is how it looks?
Maybe print it in a different orientation?

 

[Uncle Petey]

I've been looking at those for my VKB's as well.
Aside from using a smaller nozzle, a better printer or ideally done in resin, perhaps use a filament that hides layer lines well. Something like a CF/GF or matte filament.

If you wanna send me the files, I can do them in PETG-CF (black) and send you a few if they turn out well. Don't see why they wouldn't.

 

[Dicehunter]

Your mate could print with a smaller layer height, does it come as a single print in place job, or 2 parts that fit together, which is how it looks?
Maybe print it in a different orientation?

Separate files for different pieces.

I've been looking at those for my VKB's as well.
Aside from using a smaller nozzle, a better printer or ideally done in resin, perhaps use a filament that hides layer lines well. Something like a CF/GF or matte filament.

If you wanna send me the files, I can do them in PETG-CF (black) and send you a few if they turn out well. Don't see why they wouldn't.

Send you a link with the print files.

 

[Uncle Petey]

These things are definitely more suited to resin, but we'll see what we can do.

Spoiler

 

[Conan257]

Resin will get the quality, but it's not great touching it unless you prepare it properly. It can also be quite brittle depending on which product you use. I was going to offer up giving it a go, but only have PLA+ which is probably not the best product for a functional part.

 

[Ace Modder]

Resin will get the quality, but it's not great touching it unless you prepare it properly. It can also be quite brittle depending on which product you use. I was going to offer up giving it a go, but only have PLA+ which is probably not the best product for a functional part.

PETG would be ok, but ABS would be the best choice.

 

[Ace Modder]

I would also say the problem is the printer settings, check out some parts my wife printed using the A1 mini, a £169 printer.

 

[Uncle Petey]

For anyone wondering, here's how it came out.
I think the main quality issue with the original ones was the print orientation.

Spoiler

Tree supports left less scarring vs normal supports.

 

[Dicehunter]

Night and day difference, Looks fantastic !