That depends on what you need. The modules + housing are 15€ and the cases are 20€, shipping not included, usually 6-8€
ok; but the bottom module & case are separate, right? I think the case is still in good shape. Do you have or know something about another screen? As mine is cracked, although I still can use it.
Yes the bottom module and case are separate and can be bought independantly, but the new bottom module uses USB-C and the standard case doesn’t support this. You could carve out the hole of the old case.
I am currently not making any screens and don’t have any for sale, making screens is much harder.
thank you, I just ordered it
OK, then I would like to have both the bottom module and a new case. What colors do you have?
Does the usb-c mean I have to get another cord? What kind?
You’ll need a USB C cable, any cable will work
The modules are blue (vertigo starlight PLA fillamentum) and the cases are gray (nice ABS 3DJake)
I have printed, assembled and tested all 6 modules.
Can you print your own case or do you also need a case?
I would also need a case, if possible.
I could print one out of ABS or I could send you one of the old TPU cases, which do you prefer, I could send the TPU case immediately but would have to print the ABS case
I don’t really understand the difference. So, as long as they work, it does not matter to me. So whichever is easier to you.
The TPU cases are big and bulky and hard to get on and off but offer some degree of fall protection and the ABS cases are like the original slim cases only that they have a cutout for a USB-C port.
Are you aware that you have to take the speaker and vibration motor out of the old module?
Right. In that case, I think I’ll try to fix the module by myself, first, if I’d have to open it up anyway. With the few tricks I found here. If that wont work out, I’ll get back to you. Ok?
That’s fine, try all the common tricks first, maybe reflow the microphone or lay a jumper wire, not a nice solution but it should work in case all of the common tricks fail
Hi Leo @Leo_TheCrafter
When you have head space I would love some info.
I’m wondering about buying a 3D printer, inspired by your work. I have no immediate use but would love to experiment on simple things like case and back cover for the FP3.
So would you be so kind as to tell me
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What 3D printer you are using, I have been looking at a few,
- RoboxDual by CEL – A Dual Material 3D printer – CEL-UK
- I suppose I’m concerned with quality and range of materials
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How do you get the plans, do you have to carefully measure up or does Fairphone provide schematics etc.
Ok I have a million questions so I’d better get back to trawling the web
I have an Ender 3 Pro that has been heavily modified: microswiss hotend, better extruder, better mainboard with TMC drivers, PEI coated Aluminum build surface, LED lighting, better fan. I really like this, but it wasn’t cheap, probably still under 500€, and a lot of work. I would avoid Prusa printers at all cost, they are simple and cheap printers that cost around twice what they are worth because they have established a brand. They are not bad in any kind of way, just not worth the cost. The printers by creality are decent, I would probably buy something like the Ender 5 right now, but there are a lot of clones available that are sometimes even better. I reccomend checking out makers muse, he has a lot of great reviews on his channel.
If you wanna build cases around commercial products, you’ll have to meassure them quite precisely. I reccomend getting good digital calipers, I have mitutoyo calipers, however they are very expensive and you’ll get away with much cheaper ones if you want, just search ebay. If you are modifying open source projects, then it is a lot simpler, of course.
As you are just getting started, I reccomend printing parts from thingiverse and similar sites. That way you’ll get experience printing the parts and when you are getting decent quality parts, then you can look into designing something yourself, maybe a cable clip, a custom holder for when you are using your phone in the car (or bicycle).
I really reccomend starting with PLA as it is so simple to print and also very safe. When you want something more durable then you can look into ABS. TPU is also a very nice material, however it is difficult to print with bowden printers. There are also other, more specialized materials like PMMA, PVC, PC, PA, POM but I would stay away from them until you have the knowledge on how to print them and have an application that really requires thse exotic materials.
Be aware that most materials, with PLA beeing a bit of an exception, release toxic fumes, many print in their office or living room, I highly discourage this. Especially ABS, PMMA and PVC release fumes that can be immediately dangerous (headache, nausea, watery eyes) or have long term effects (cancer, infertility, lung deseases) or possibly unknown effects (plastic particles so small they absorb into your bloodstream). I reccomend printing in your basement, a garage or a workshop and only entering the room for starting and quickly checking on your prints. Don’t be scared to print, I probably made it sound too dramatic, but inhaling the fumes all day is probably not a wise idea.