70mm/116/616 Film Storage Container

Since 70mm film is typically shot in really long (between 100" and 500") rolls, I wanted something to hold partial lengths of exposed 70mm film in. I found the model that this remix is tweaked from (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1735539) and closed up the film opening, removed the unnecessary center rod, and made the walls twice as thick because the original easily allowed light through at 30% infill, so I thought doubling the thickness would be a great safety step (I also doubled the thickness of the lid ceiling and the container floor and increased the container's wall height to account for floor adjustment.)

This container SHOULD be light tight and a nice sturdy and safe container for exposed (or unexposed) films, but it's worth saying that your milage may vary and that I assume zero responsibility should something go wrong with your film. ALWAYS test for light tightness before using something like this! Take it from me, I've learned the hard way LOL.

To see actual prints of my design, check out the “Makes” tab (I print basically everything I design.)

Print Settings

Printer:MakerFarm Pegasus 10"

Rafts: No

Supports: No

Resolution:  0.2

Infill: 60%+

Filament: Any PLA+ (that can become opaque/light-tight)

Filament Color: Black/Any
 

Notes: 

Most recent note: This design probably should be reworked quite a bit. I am only keeping this around because it may have been first design and I am sentimental that way LOL. One thing worth noting is that in my comments below, I talk about modifying infill. I mean, that's all fin an good (by all means do it), but I think increasing wall count (and thickness) would be a better approach.

Note that I've listed the infill to be set at 60%. This number can be tweaked with for your personal satisfaction. If you wanna save print time and filament, then reduce it... but be sure to test the final print for light tightness before using with film. If you really wanna play it really really safe, then you could bump the infill up to as high as 80%, or 100% even. That should really help keep the light out.

Other note would be to use black filament. I mean, technically speaking this might not be necessary, but when it comes to film I like to take the extra precautions when I can.

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