Minimalist lithophane picture frame

This is a minimalist lithophane picture frame *

• Inspired by the Grinch Christmas Ornament by Vlado Turek

Ideal for those who don't have a SL1 or a MMU and want to display a nice Christmas ornament 

Use a picture of loved ones instead of the Grinch and it's a perfect gift for Christmas

* don’t miss my newest REMIX

Features

• Self standing lihtophane picture frame
• Compatible with battery operated string lights (and the remote)
  • Opening for the on/off button at the back of the picture frame
  • Cable opening at the back for a different power source
• Also Customizable
  • Can be built with LED Strip Lights 

What you need

• A set of String Light Battery Operated with or without a remote
• A nice 100x100 lithophane picture of your choice (or the Grinch)
• All the printed parts required to build the picture frame

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

http://3dp.rocks/lithophane

• Model Settings
  • Set Maximum Size to 100 mm
  • Set Thinnest Layer to 0.4 mm
  • Set Thickness to 2.5 mm
  • Set Border to 2.5 mm
• Image Settings
  • For a 3D Backlit White Lithophane (as in this print)
    • Set to Positive Image

Print

• 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
  • Layer height: 0.2 mm
  • Perimeters: 3
• Lithophane
  • Layer height: 0.1 mm
  • Perimeters: 1
  • Solid layers Top: 1
  • Solid layers Bottom: 1
  • Infill: 95% Rectilinear
  • Print in white

Assembly

• Distribute the string light evenly into the light box and close it with it's cover
  • The use of the cover is optional depending of the strength of your lights
• Place the battery pack face down into the lithophane picture box
• Wrap the excess cable of the light box around the battery pack
• Place the light box on the battery pack
• Place the lithophane on the light box
• Place the cover on the lithophane

Use the picture of the Grinch as a model for a Christmas Lithophane