Akemake Spirula Speakers

[artexmg]

It took a few attempts to get the print started, and I've had to shim my build plate in a few places with paper to try and get things somewhat even, but it's finally looking like it might be up to the task of doing the print.

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Black PLA, 0.1 layer height. I chose the small layer height because I really like the finish, but mostly because I'm going to be working a lot in the next few days and don't mind it taking a while (39hrs). Wish I had some wood filament to try out. For me this was more of a 'see if I could do it' print than anything.

Looks great!! - 39 hours x 4 shells = lots of fun!

Looked great. Looked.



Mag arm owners will know. The hole at the back of the print started to get an upturned edge from the overhang. Game over. Where the fault occured, the X and Y arms were fairly horizontal, and I'm sure that was taking the edge off the magnets a bit. Probably didn't take much. That wasn't exactly a lot of overhang, so it must have been just a little lip to knock it off. On the left side of the hole, I can see that's where the nozzle hit and melted in before it got dragged all over the place.


It was so nice and smooth too. Would have looked great. I bet the wood filament looks amazing.

Oh, bummer!! ... it was getting really nice!

Well, you know fails happens. So, I had been thinking on getting Mag arms, but, now I am not so sure about that. I mean, maybe I could invest more time when trying to change the hot end, and avoid this kind of problems?

Cheers!

[McSlappy]

Any chance of just shrinking the shell shape say 2% but adding a new part to the face which houses the speaker at the correct size? Would of course take away from the cool design but would allow it to be printed on the Rostock more easily.

[artexmg]

Any chance of just shrinking the shell shape say 2% but adding a new part to the face which houses the speaker at the correct size? Would of course take away from the cool design but would allow it to be printed on the Rostock more easily.

And take away the bragging rights?

Sure, you can modify the model, however, I think the way it is is jus so beautiful, I would not try to change it

Besides, IT IS printable in the rostock.

[artexmg]

I just finished with the tinting work, now, it is ready to accept the speaker and all hardware (once I get them shipped! )

I like it so far!

looks kind of wood-ish

[Jimustanguitar]

That looks familiar http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/ ... ogies.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[nitewatchman]

Yours look great! If I could ask, what did you use for stain and adhesive?

Finally got the positioning and rotation to get both the 3" and the 4" to fit on the RMV2. I learned a lot!

Biggest thing I found to be a problem is speed. While the body passes can be run quite fast the dithering fill when done at the extremes with an arm nearly flat is just to fast compared to the normal printing sweeps of the curves. I ended up running the first 3" shell at 25mm/sec.

Also learned that printing these with ABS was a frustrating activity even with the copper heat spreader and the PEI surface, just would not stay stuck. Changed to PLA and no problem. Now just waiting on a truckload of white PLA which Amazon should deliver today.

Thanks for the directions and photos.

nitewatchman

[artexmg]

That looks familiar http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/ ... ogies.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

WoW, that is Beautiful!!!

Now, I want to print this as well

Just need to finish this one first.

[artexmg]

Yours look great! If I could ask, what did you use for stain and adhesive?

Finally got the positioning and rotation to get both the 3" and the 4" to fit on the RMV2. I learned a lot!

Biggest thing I found to be a problem is speed. While the body passes can be run quite fast the dithering fill when done at the extremes with an arm nearly flat is just to fast compared to the normal printing sweeps of the curves. I ended up running the first 3" shell at 25mm/sec.

Also learned that printing these with ABS was a frustrating activity even with the copper heat spreader and the PEI surface, just would not stay stuck. Changed to PLA and no problem. Now just waiting on a truckload of white PLA which Amazon should deliver today.

Thanks for the directions and photos.

nitewatchman

That is great, keep us posted with your work, all we can learn a lot one from each other.

This is what I am using for stain, it is simple and has prime and finishing (they say): http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_ ... %20express" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
as you can see, there are a lot of colors, and is a very easy to use product.

Currently I put this project in slow lane as I am finishing the build of my new Rostock V2 (aka "Night Fury"): http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=5814" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think I will finish it this weekend ... I just cannot wait to put everything together!

[1ggy]

Holy hell that looks awesome! I love the way the layers make it look like it has wood grain following the curve of the enclosure.

[artexmg]

Holy hell that looks awesome! I love the way the layers make it look like it has wood grain following the curve of the enclosure.

Yes! it looks fantastic!

[artexmg]

Well, I had been busy with other projects, but, I made room to stain this baby ... it is getting there!

Tomorrow, after all is dry, probably will need a second coat, then, electronics ... cannot wait to listen the speakers!

[artexmg]

....
Tomorrow, after all is dry, probably will need a second coat, then, electronics
...

Unless, of course, the droplit kit is released, then, it will be no time for anything else, but built the DropLit !!!

[artexmg]

By the way, I switched the stain product.

I used Minwax Pre-stain (after sanding) and MinWax Wood Finish. All oil based.

It worked great, just took like 2 days to dry, as the plastic does not absorb like real wood, plus, I am among those who thing that, if a little thing of something is good, then a humongous amount is better, so I poured stain like rain in the forest

[Gr8Scott]

looks really cool. how does it sound?

[js1515]

man thats an awesome looking speaker adding that to my to do folder

[Tinyhead]

That thing looks really nice stained. I never would have though to try and stain the filament afterwards, even if it was the wood type.

[tc3jg]

Definitely going to be trying to print this once I stop printing with ABS.

or maybe if i can find a small speaker sitting around the house ill miniaturize it just for giggles honestly its a beautiful design just to print even if you dont use it as a speaker.

I wonder what else it could be used for.

pencil holder

candle holder

humm

[artexmg]

looks really cool. how does it sound?

No idea!

I had all the electronics, but, at this moment I am on vacations (fishing at the Gulf Shores) while waiting the stain to dry ... so ... next week maybe?

[artexmg]

That thing looks really nice stained. I never would have though to try and stain the filament afterwards, even if it was the wood type.

I really want to try the "original" filament it was designed for, timberfill.

They say that it is "real wood" (they do not cast it between quotes, thoug ) ... still not available in US

[barry99705]

Definitely going to be trying to print this once I stop printing with ABS.

or maybe if i can find a small speaker sitting around the house ill miniaturize it just for giggles honestly its a beautiful design just to print even if you dont use it as a speaker.

I wonder what else it could be used for.

pencil holder

candle holder

humm

Laptop speakers!

[martin]

Hi,

I wanted to download the .stl files but the Akemake website is offline.
Would it be possible that you can send me the .stl files?

Thanks,
Martin

[Jimustanguitar]

This is the kind of stuff that would sell if you decided to go that route.

B&W has been doing this for a long time, probably since the '80s. I used to be a dealer for their brand, and the Nautilus model is their flagship. One of those products that's not in the price book, you just have to fly out to see them if you're actually a "qualified" customer
http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/ ... ogies.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A nice read about the back-story: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Downloads ... ochure.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm not sure if it's still patent protected, but I bet they'd have an interest in the commercial exclusive on that sort of design still.
Not that you can't produce the heck out of them for your own personal use! I know I want to!

[Pkeaney]

Hi,

I wanted to download the .stl files but the Akemake website is offline.
Would it be possible that you can send me the .stl files?

Thanks,
Martin

I also would like the stl if possible .web site is offlinePhill

[artexmg]

Hi,

I wanted to download the .stl files but the Akemake website is offline.
Would it be possible that you can send me the .stl files?

Thanks,
Martin

I also would like the stl if possible .web site is offlinePhill

Sorry guys, the design is not mine, and in the past the designer, Ondra Chotvinsky, let me know that she would appreciate if I don't distribute the model (*EDIT* I mean, the STL file)

[jaguarking11]

Man I wish I could contact the owner of that design. I was looking at designing my own 3d printable speakers, but these look fantastic and would fit right in with what I need for my audio setup. Not looking for allot of power just a good design with a tube amp. Missed opportunity.