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1. asdfasdfe · 1790688518 · focus · HN ↗

   I would love to know how the paper used as diffusor was fixed to the 3d model

   1. UncleOxidant · 1790704787 · focus · HN ↗

      same, this would seem to be tricky especially since you don't want the glue to wick into the paper as it would mean non-uniform light transmission.

      1. jagiii · 1790704975 · focus · HN ↗

         I had this concern at first, but using a glue stick seemed fine. The gluing doesn't have to be extensive either, since the paper gets clamped between the plastic parts when I screw it together.

         1. asdfasdfe · 1790753578 · focus · HN ↗

            Thank you very much for the explanation! Would it be too much to ask for a close up photo? Your work is really impressive
   2. jagiii · 1790704841 · focus · HN ↗

      I took the very thin 3D printed cell outline shape, a grey screenshot in my post, and used it to trace the mulberry paper. Then cut and glued paper onto the bottom of that cell outline, and screwed the outline plate into the main assembly.

      This is by far one of the biggest areas where I could improve the design. I'm not happy with how fragile it is. The good thing about using just paper screwed from the top is it's thin enough to prevent light bleeding between cells.

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