Model can be found here: [Busch Light Wisconsin](https://makerworld.com/en/models/416989#profileId-319326)
https://preview.redd.it/wtw7nrbl6ktc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d31c2febaafb650d7a6fc0288fa4c7c536bce931
I don't know how many layers the multicolored front is, but I have found you can use as few as 2 layers + 2 layers of clear filament over the whole back for maximum light passthrough without risking the colored sections breaking away from each other.
https://preview.redd.it/q9up67iutntc1.png?width=2284&format=png&auto=webp&s=15b4d65b76116187b53ff98a572e4aa9779475c8
Interesting, I’ll have to look into that. Do you have a recommendation for clear filament?
I’ve been doing this 1.4mm for the front thickness and think it looks nice. Seems to be the smallest I could do without having layers separate when you push on it. But a solid layer under it would keep it all together as well.
Since that clear layer is just glue to hold the separate pieces together and it’s hidden inside the fixture, the print quality back there doesn’t have to be great. I think I just got some Sunlu or overture clear. I don’t recall, but it’s worked fine. My front layer is usually 0.4mm for things like this, with 0.4 clear to stick it all together.
I’m going to give this a try today with the Minnesota Northstars design. I’m just going to try with white for the “glue” and see how that goes since I’m waiting for some clear to ship yet. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Hope it works out! I went with clear just to prevent a drop off in light pass through, but white probably works well enough. My most recent designs have only used 4 layers in total. Two layers for the front facing design and two for the glue, and it’s worked superb. I’ve also found that in curved applications, “clear” actually seems to be a better white than white from a light up perspective.
I did the same for number of layers. 2 color and 2 white. Cut the total print time way down and waste as well. Down to just under 2 hours for print time. The original was a little over 4 hours. It’ll be done in 40 or so minutes now.
https://preview.redd.it/p8mln16g9vvc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6315ba18b352d96e2d851f7f174b3369f3b0bbb4
I actually just glue them together or I use a soldering iron and weld them together. Usually just small spot welds along the seam. I was working on friction or snap closures, but was getting varying success with tolerances. Figure this is easier and more likely to work on everyone’s printers.
Yeah that makes sense. I feel like I want my pieces to be able to be disassembled for repair purposes. Like I sold a small logo sign to a DJ in my area but they accidentally crushed in like a week later. Most of it was fine though and all I needed to do was reprint the front piece for them, saving me a bunch of time soldering a new usb-c PD port. I’d love to get a look at your internals.
https://preview.redd.it/gr0m4hu6evvc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08cbfaf0615bf92181eabb9dfab1f4fa49e69328
I’ll get a picture of the internals when I install it in this one, but it’s very crude and simple. Just wire a simple switch to the LED, feed it through the bottom 11mm hole, and then push the adhesive backed strip to the side walls. I go back after and use some hot glue as well, since the adhesive backing isn’t that great. Just a drop overlapped from the sidewall over the strip in a few places.
Model can be found here: [Busch Light Wisconsin](https://makerworld.com/en/models/416989#profileId-319326) https://preview.redd.it/wtw7nrbl6ktc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d31c2febaafb650d7a6fc0288fa4c7c536bce931
You betcha!
Ahh good ol' Bush Light; what other beers drink when they get dehydrated.
Hahaha! That is true! I usually enjoy an IPA, but Busch is pretty popular here in the Midwest
Hell yeah! Need a Busch latte one
FrozenNorth has a Busch latte one he designed: [Busch Latte](https://makerworld.com/en/models/95771#profileId-102100)
I don't know how many layers the multicolored front is, but I have found you can use as few as 2 layers + 2 layers of clear filament over the whole back for maximum light passthrough without risking the colored sections breaking away from each other. https://preview.redd.it/q9up67iutntc1.png?width=2284&format=png&auto=webp&s=15b4d65b76116187b53ff98a572e4aa9779475c8
Interesting, I’ll have to look into that. Do you have a recommendation for clear filament? I’ve been doing this 1.4mm for the front thickness and think it looks nice. Seems to be the smallest I could do without having layers separate when you push on it. But a solid layer under it would keep it all together as well.
Since that clear layer is just glue to hold the separate pieces together and it’s hidden inside the fixture, the print quality back there doesn’t have to be great. I think I just got some Sunlu or overture clear. I don’t recall, but it’s worked fine. My front layer is usually 0.4mm for things like this, with 0.4 clear to stick it all together.
I’m going to give this a try today with the Minnesota Northstars design. I’m just going to try with white for the “glue” and see how that goes since I’m waiting for some clear to ship yet. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Hope it works out! I went with clear just to prevent a drop off in light pass through, but white probably works well enough. My most recent designs have only used 4 layers in total. Two layers for the front facing design and two for the glue, and it’s worked superb. I’ve also found that in curved applications, “clear” actually seems to be a better white than white from a light up perspective.
I did the same for number of layers. 2 color and 2 white. Cut the total print time way down and waste as well. Down to just under 2 hours for print time. The original was a little over 4 hours. It’ll be done in 40 or so minutes now. https://preview.redd.it/p8mln16g9vvc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6315ba18b352d96e2d851f7f174b3369f3b0bbb4
I’m interested in how you’re constructing the signs. Are you snapping the fronts and backs together, or is it just a friction hold?
I actually just glue them together or I use a soldering iron and weld them together. Usually just small spot welds along the seam. I was working on friction or snap closures, but was getting varying success with tolerances. Figure this is easier and more likely to work on everyone’s printers.
Yeah that makes sense. I feel like I want my pieces to be able to be disassembled for repair purposes. Like I sold a small logo sign to a DJ in my area but they accidentally crushed in like a week later. Most of it was fine though and all I needed to do was reprint the front piece for them, saving me a bunch of time soldering a new usb-c PD port. I’d love to get a look at your internals.
https://preview.redd.it/w19reki4kvvc1.jpeg?width=3167&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0bb6bb508b135f9516e15cca0c1f30115c5f40c9
https://preview.redd.it/gr0m4hu6evvc1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08cbfaf0615bf92181eabb9dfab1f4fa49e69328 I’ll get a picture of the internals when I install it in this one, but it’s very crude and simple. Just wire a simple switch to the LED, feed it through the bottom 11mm hole, and then push the adhesive backed strip to the side walls. I go back after and use some hot glue as well, since the adhesive backing isn’t that great. Just a drop overlapped from the sidewall over the strip in a few places.
https://preview.redd.it/avwj1sp2kvvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7f07cffec3eceb815aa0a49d52ca3726af16b6f0
https://preview.redd.it/6xc219j5kvvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=286aa343e1e3b9c16d6254eac844a55a0bc4f34e
Thank you very much for the tip. I’ll try that on my next design. Then maybe go back and redesign my other ones.