Halvklart lithophane frame

100x100 mm lithophane picture frame backlit by a Halvklart Spotlight

What you need

• Printed parts (base, cover, button)
• Halvklart USB LED spolight
• 100x100 mm lithophane 

How to print your own lithophane

Also, look under the section “Photos and lithophane" 

From 2D to 3D. How to turn a picture or a photo into a 3d model

In summary

• Go to http://3dp.rocks/lithophane
  • In Images
    • Select or Drag and Drop your picture
  • In Settings / Model
    • Set Maximum Size to 100 mm
    • Set Thinnest Layer to 0.4 mm
    • Set Thickness to 2.4 mm
    • Set Border to 2.5 mm
  • In Settings / Image
    • Set to Positive Image
  • In Model
    • Refresh and Download

Print instructions

• It is a tight fit, make sure your printer is well calibrated 
• All the parts are already oriented in the good position
• Print the parts in PLA or PETG
  • Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
  • Frame (Base, Cover and Button)
    • Layer height: 0.2 mm
    • Perimeters: 3
    • Supports: None
    • Brim: Maybe…
  • Lithophane
    • Layer height: 0.1 mm
    • Perimeters: 1
    • Solid layers Top: 1
    • Solid layers Bottom: 1
    • Infill: 95% Rectilinear
    • Color: White

Assembly

• Insert the Halvkalrt LED spotlight on the back of the base
• Stick the button on the back of the Halvklart LED Spotlight
• Place the lithophane picture on top of the base
• Snap the cover on top of the lithophane