Printed to lens & face curvature, no need for inexact heated frame bending
Print in place hinges make for simple one piece print with no frame assembly required
STL file available with and without built-in supports
Simply twist hinges to free them up after printing
Built-in supports leave a one layer gap (with 0.1mm layers) for easy removal
Oakley Gascan lenses pop in easily and stay in place
Print Settings:
Orientation: Print sunglasses upside down with the top in contact with the build plate
Print with 100% infill (about 29g of filament total)
0.1mm layer height if using file with built-in supports
STL File Versions of Sunglasses Frame:
No supports
Built-in brow & bottom-frame supports designed for easy removal when printed with 0.1mm layer height
Lenses:
Oakley Gascan replacement lenses are available on the internet for around $10 or even less
Other Information:
I have printed all my test frames in PLA, but a more temperature resistant material is probably a good idea if you are going to leave them in a hot car
Hinges are reasonably robust but will not stand up to abuse
Short video on freeing hinges, support removal and lens installation:
*If you print these sunglasses please consider posting a make! Enjoy!!*
UWcharlie1983
