Discussion Compact & Wireless Prototype Axial Light Box for Mobile Phone

[Peacemaker]

Hi all, I have used axial light in the past for my coins and it is by far the best in my opinion, the setup I had rustled up out of card was too bulky and tended to need a large desk space and some setup time as well as a plug socket for lighting.

I have come up with this simple design which is currently printing, size was a big issue for me as it should be easy to take a picture of your coins without having a dedicated space or having to set up a rig so I have designed this around a small battery powered LED light that secures on the back, it is roughly 160mm in length, 80mm in height and 77mm in depth, apart from the height, it is no bigger than a mobile phone so nice and compact and no need for a dedicated space. Phone just simply lays on the top of the box to take a picture.

Glass is blue on the model to help see it better.

Not including 3D printer, full roll of filament or glass cutter as I already had them, the cost for entire setup is under £25, £3.18 for filament, £20 for LED and £1 for glass inside picture frame, I will try some 1 way mirror film and compare images.

I know I have jumped the gun without having it already printed and tested but I will update as I go, cheers.

Edited April 28 by Peacemaker

[modofantasma]

Might be something of interest for SilverMouse and CharlieLocks ?

@Charliemouse @Silverlocks

[Darr3nG]

1 hour ago, modofantasma said:

Might be something of interest for @Charliemouse

Looks like a mouse trap...

[Peacemaker]

8 minutes ago, Darr3nG said:

Looks like a mouse trap...

Great idea, maybe I should modify it to use as a mousetrap when I am not photographing my coins..

[Peacemaker]

45 minutes ago, Darr3nG said:

Looks like a mouse trap...

Perfect, still in prototype stage but I think it should work

[Petra]

Be great to see some pictures once up and running 👍

[stefffana]

3 hours ago, Peacemaker said:

Hi all, I have used axial light in the past for my coins and it is by far the best in my opinion, the setup I had rustled up out of card was too bulky and tended to need a large desk space and some setup time as well as a plug socket for lighting.

I have come up with this simple design which is currently printing, size was a big issue for me as it should be easy to take a picture of your coins without having a dedicated space or having to set up a rig so I have designed this around a small battery powered LED light that secures on the back, it is roughly 160mm in length, 80mm in height and 77mm in depth, apart from the height, it is no bigger than a mobile phone so nice and compact and no need for a dedicated space. Phone just simply lays on the top of the box to take a picture.

Glass is blue on the model to help see it better.

Not including 3D printer, full roll of filament or glass cutter as I already had them, the cost for entire setup is under £25, £3.18 for filament, £20 for LED and £1 for glass inside picture frame, I will try some 1 way mirror film and compare images.

I know I have jumped the gun without having it already printed and tested but I will update as I go, cheers.

Very nice and smart idea!

I am interested to buy one, but should have on the back side a 20/10mm rectangular hole. I'd like to use your device not for coins, but for spoons hallmarks.

I can't explain exactly how should be, but I'm sure you understood the idea. The hole's purpose is to push the spoon until catch the hallmark in picture.

Thank you!🤗

[James32]

22 minutes ago, stefffana said:

Very nice and smart idea!

I am interested to buy one, but should have on the back side a 20/10mm rectangular hole. I'd like to use your device not for coins, but for spoons hallmarks.

I can't explain exactly how should be, but I'm sure you understood the idea. The hole's purpose is to push the spoon until catch the hallmark in picture.

Thank you!🤗

This guy, honestly 😂 

[Peacemaker]

22 minutes ago, stefffana said:

Very nice and smart idea!

I am interested to buy one, but should have on the back side a 20/10mm rectangular hole. I'd like to use your device not for coins, but for spoons hallmarks.

I can't explain exactly how should be, but I'm sure you understood the idea. The hole's purpose is to push the spoon until catch the hallmark in picture.

Thank you!🤗

Cheers, yeh I get you, I wasn't planning on making them to sell, I am happy to provide the G Code to anyone to use, once I have tested it of course

[stefffana]

Just now, James32 said:

This guy, honestly 😂 

I am a serious buyer, not a tyre kicker like you!

But the magic box 📦 should have a hole as per my needs.

 

 

[James32]

1 minute ago, Peacemaker said:

G Code

Now you have my attention..

[stefffana]

Just now, Peacemaker said:

Cheers, yeh I get you, I wasn't planning on making them to sell, I am happy to provide the G Code to anyone to use, once I have tested it of course

I dunno what is a G code, I am still trying to understand what's G spot, to be honest...

But I was talking seriously, not as James.😊

[jackflash123]

2 minutes ago, stefffana said:

I am a serious buyer, not a tyre kicker like you!

But the magic box 📦 should have a hole as per my needs.

 

 

Is that a “Glory Hole” that you need @stefffana? 
😉

[stefffana]

Just now, jackflash123 said:

Is that a “Glory Hole” that you need @stefffana? 
😉

Yeah.... a kinda...to stick a spoon until see the hallmarks...

[jackflash123]

Just now, stefffana said:

Yeah.... a kinda...to stick a spoon until see the hallmarks...

As long as you’re not sticking anything else in there lol 😂 

[stefffana]

2 minutes ago, jackflash123 said:

As long as you’re not sticking anything else in there lol 😂 

Tomorrow morning I'll be in West Yorkshire to stick a serving spoon in a Glory Hole!

 

[jackflash123]

Actually this item seems like a really good idea, and may be something that others may want to buy if it can be easily made by printing it on a 3D printer, and attaching a few components. Great little gizmo regardless, hats off for your creativity @Peacemaker 👍

[ArgentSmith]

Surprised there isn't spoon photo me machine with appropriate holes on market already 🤷‍♂️

[jackflash123]

2 minutes ago, stefffana said:

Tomorrow morning I'll be in West Yorkshire to stick a serving spoon in a Glory Hole!

 

I would welcome you with open arms my silver spoon loving friend 😉

[Peacemaker]

4 minutes ago, stefffana said:

Tomorrow morning I'll be in West Yorkshire to stick a serving spoon in a Glory Hole!

 

Like this? 😂

[James32]

11 minutes ago, Peacemaker said:

Like this? 😂

Too big unfortunately 

[Peacemaker]

Final result, I am only using a galaxy A50 on standard photo settings, its has a pro mode I will figure how to use but the colours and patterns on the reverse I could never pick up with a normal photo.

[stefffana]

Just now, Peacemaker said:

Final result, I am only using a galaxy A50 on standard photo settings, its has a pro mode I will figure how to use but the colours and patterns on the reverse I could never pick up with a normal photo.

Just "Wow!"

 Very nice result from your first try!🤗

[jackflash123]

13 minutes ago, Peacemaker said:

Final result, I am only using a galaxy A50 on standard photo settings, its has a pro mode I will figure how to use but the colours and patterns on the reverse I could never pick up with a normal photo.

Stunning detail in those pics 😍

[stefffana]

@Charliemouse, @Silverlocks, can you have a look on here, please?

We need an expert's opinion!🤗