When we saw the price of the UV Cure boxes for Resin-type 3D prints, we decided to make our own. Total cost: $70 Here's the details:
All items were ordered from Amazon. We got two "UV Nail Dryer" $18 each. There's a few different types, we chose this type because the bottom is removable and the bulbs are replaceable.
Remove the bottom panel from the UV Nail Dryer
We got 4 of these UV LED bulbs. We are using them in one half of the box, while the other half will have the UV bulbs that the Nail Dryer came with. The LED bulbs were $7.80 each. We probably could have just used the bulbs that came with the Nail Dryer, but we thought some dual-wavelength LED bulbs would help the curing process
The two UV Nail dryers with bottom panels removed, in prep for replacing half the bulbs
The LED bulbs installed with the provided fluorescent bulbs
The two nail dryer boxes together showing the opening
The two Nail Dryer boxes screwed together with short screws and metal plates. Be careful not to hit the wiring inside the Nail Dryer when screwing the halves together. Alternately, tape could be used.
The Solar powered Turntable, it will fit inside the cure box, and rotate using the UV light as power. $8 from Amazon
The Turntable fits nicely inside the box opening.
The Finished Cure Box. Place the Uncured print on the turntable, put the cure box over the turntable and turn it on!
The Finished and working UV Cure Box for resin type 3D prints! All for less than $80!
How we maDE a UV Cure Box for resin 3d prints
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