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by Analoguesat1
Mon Sep 21, 2026 11:06 am
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9523

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

For anyone new to 3D printing who is thinking of dabbling in it I can recommend the Bambu Labs P1S series. (Currently about £330 direct from Bambu for the basic printer - considerably more if you use online resellers). They are easy to use & the software is reasonably intuitive once you get your ...
by Analoguesat1
Mon Aug 31, 2026 8:38 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9523

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

One thing I would ask - anyone who prints & install either Ian's or my flat discs as replacement caps PLEASE make a note of it on either the TUK main site, the facebook page if you use it or here. Then we can keep an eye on how long they last before getting swiped, how the plastic is holding up long ...
by Analoguesat1
Wed Aug 12, 2026 11:38 am
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9523

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

I rather like my coloured caps so I shall continue to fit a few in the immediate surrounding area. :) :twisted:
by Analoguesat1
Tue Aug 11, 2026 5:57 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9523

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

Ive printed a few caps in bright colours & fitted them round the Borders. These are not universally popular in the trigging community :lol: :lol:
by Analoguesat1
Tue Aug 11, 2026 12:13 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9523

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

Ive put 10 in so far since I started in May. I check the logs on TUK regularly to see how they are doing

1 has been removed so far & that one that didnt have the tape around it. It will be replace at some point in the next few weeks.
by Analoguesat1
Tue Aug 11, 2026 12:08 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9523

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

Here is my cap. Its 92.5mm diameter 5mm thick. Set up for generic pla filament & printed face down to get the nice "diamond cut" finish you get on Bambu print plates. Flip it over if you use a glass print plate.

Its a plain disc, nothing fancy I run some grey electrical tape round the circumference ...
by Analoguesat1
Thu May 28, 2026 11:49 am
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: help with id of Vanessa trig point
Replies: 2
Views: 6400

Re: help with id of Vanessa trig point

Looks like Staffa (10482 / TP6142) - thats Dutchmans Cap island in the background.