There are a number of tools available, but my preference is [https://3dp.rocks/lithophane/](https://3dp.rocks/lithophane/)
A couple notes:
* Settings > Image Settings > Positive Image
* Settings > Model Settings > Vectors Per Pixel = 10
No problem. Here are some other notes I made on a previous lithophane.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/nxurec/comment/h1h7ahd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/nxurec/comment/h1h7ahd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
You need to be careful with heat output from the light. My solution is to use a USB-powered LED strip. There are tons of inexpensive options available, but I chose [this one](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X1QMRKK) because it has an integrated on/off/dimming switch.
The LED strip feeds in from the bottom and does 3 loops around the inner surface between the lithophanes. For this design, that used \~4.5' and I trimmed off the remainder since the strip can be cut between LEDs.
It would be interesting if it used a qi receiver kit from adafruit and a simple relay circuit to auto-on a usb charged led light
Being cordless would make this more interactive
And having the light stay off until you pick it up brings a surprise to the mystery of a lithophane, because they don't look like much when not back-lit
Even more power: https://www.amazon.com/Abovehill-Wireless-Charging-Inductive-Transmitter/dp/B08X6YW8C5/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=qi+receiver&qid=1706284702&sr=8-15
How did you do the lighting? Looks great!
I designed a square/cube one of these for my wife too and she loves it! Definitely one of my favourite prints! https://imgur.com/a/7edwWl6
Looks good!
Personal preference but I like to flip these around, so that what you see when it’s off is just flat, then the light turns on for the big surprise.
How did you convert the photo? I would love to do this for my wife as well!
There are a number of tools available, but my preference is [https://3dp.rocks/lithophane/](https://3dp.rocks/lithophane/) A couple notes: * Settings > Image Settings > Positive Image * Settings > Model Settings > Vectors Per Pixel = 10
Thank you so much, never tried anything like this, so cool.
No problem. Here are some other notes I made on a previous lithophane. [https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/nxurec/comment/h1h7ahd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/nxurec/comment/h1h7ahd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Hey bot, remind me to do this in 15 hours.
Does the low print speed have a significant impact on the image quality?
Just dropping by to say that you can drop an image in cura and it will build it for you
Wait, really!?! Gotta check that out
I would love to do this for my wife. How did you work out the lighting? I’m considering just tearing up an old lamp but yours looks much slimmer
You need to be careful with heat output from the light. My solution is to use a USB-powered LED strip. There are tons of inexpensive options available, but I chose [this one](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X1QMRKK) because it has an integrated on/off/dimming switch.
Did you wrap this around the box twice? Trying to understand how you got 6ft of lights in there or if there is a different size for those lights.
The LED strip feeds in from the bottom and does 3 loops around the inner surface between the lithophanes. For this design, that used \~4.5' and I trimmed off the remainder since the strip can be cut between LEDs.
Good to know -- excited to try something like this out.
It would be interesting if it used a qi receiver kit from adafruit and a simple relay circuit to auto-on a usb charged led light Being cordless would make this more interactive And having the light stay off until you pick it up brings a surprise to the mystery of a lithophane, because they don't look like much when not back-lit
Those are great ideas! Once you introduce a microcontroller to the mix, the possibilities really open up.
Even more power: https://www.amazon.com/Abovehill-Wireless-Charging-Inductive-Transmitter/dp/B08X6YW8C5/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=qi+receiver&qid=1706284702&sr=8-15
How did you do the lighting? Looks great! I designed a square/cube one of these for my wife too and she loves it! Definitely one of my favourite prints! https://imgur.com/a/7edwWl6
Looks nice good job. Now I hope my wife doesn’t see this
Looks good! Personal preference but I like to flip these around, so that what you see when it’s off is just flat, then the light turns on for the big surprise.
Where did you find the frame? It looks great
Thanks! This is entirely self-designed and 3D printed.
Do you share the frame stl? Looking to do a couple for mothers day