Modular Lithophane lightbox

To create your lithophane collage as you wish.
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updated April 11, 2024

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I create a modular lightbox for 10x7.5cm lithophanes. With this model you can create any lithophane collage.

 

To hold the lithophanes I made 2 possible mechanisms:

  • With magnets (5x2mm). It makes possible change pictures or picture position.
  • Without magnets, to glue. (Also tolerence should be enough to not use glue, but not as effective as magnets)

There are two different models.

  • Row:
    • You will need x2 row_lateral
    • As many row_center as you wish. There is also an option with a hole in case you want to connect leds externally.
    • As many frames as you need (with or without magnets)
    • x2 connectors per connection between pieces.

 

  • Matrix: Scalable at any size from 2x2. In an example of 3x3 you will need:
    • x2 Matrix_Corner_Left (option available with hole)
    • x2 Matrix_Corner_Right
    • x2 Matrix_Frame_horizontal (option available with hole)
    • x2 Matrix_Frame_Vertical
    • x1 Matrix_Centre
    • x9 frame (with our without magnets)
    • x24 connectors

For Bambulab, Check my projects for all pieces, 3x1 and 3x3 lightbox, and lithophane profile here:  https://makerworld.com/en/models/422779#profileId-325890

For assembly:

  • Locate all the box pieces to to have clear view how to glue them.
  • Glue all the box pieces using the connectors.
  • Glue magnets if used. Take care that magnets are added correctly so frame and box do not repel.
  • Optional glue lithophane to the frame.
  • Add any led you want.

 

To create the lithophanes I use https://itslitho.com/. . Apply a Black&white filter to the picture before upload for better result. You have to use the following parameters:

It's important to have the crop option enabled in case the picture have different aspect ratio the application will take a crop with the correct ratio to fit the model.

 

For Lithophane printing I recommend, printing vertically, 0.12mm layer height, 6 perimeters and brim. 

 

I suppose it can be scaled to use bigger lithophanes, but i havent tried it.

 

I hope you enjoy it ;)

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