¶ Preparation steps
¶ Step#1 Generate STL files
1. Visit the Lithophane tool Lithophane Makers and upload one of your favorite JPG format photos.
- Select the 'Crop' checkbox to adjust the STL width and length.
- The recommended first layer height is 0.15mm.
- Adjusting the size 144(W)*108(H) to fit Bambu Lab Backlight Board.
- Modify the X Shift and Y Shift to change the spacing of both sides.
- Use the default ‘Palette’
2. Enter your personal email address and click 'Create .stl' to download the generated STL zip file.
¶ Step#2 Configure and slice
1. Unzip the folder and drag the five generated STL files into Bambu Studio. Select 'Yes' to load these files as a single object with multiple parts.
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2. Add four colors – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and White – corresponding to filaments loaded in AMS slots.
3. Setting adjustments:
- Choose '0.2mm nozzle' (recommended);
- Change the first layer height to 0.15mm;
- Set the Top & Bottom Shell Layers to 3;
- Modify infill to '100% Rectilinear;
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4. In the 'Objects' panel, assign the corresponding colors based on the file names.
- Start slicing!
*Note: lithophane slicing could take longer; please be patient.
¶ Alternative Configure and slice guide
You can download the demo 3MF file to get the above settings quickly.
¶ 1. Download the demo 3mf file (Download Link)- Labrador, and open it in Bambu Studio.
¶ 2. Adjust the printer settings according to your needs (it needs to be compatible with Bambu PLA Basic, and the recommended bed temperature is 45 to 55 ℃).
¶ 3.Add another plate and import the picture you want to print.
¶ 4. Set the colors to be the same as the previous 3mf file.
¶ 5. Slice your plate and wait till it is done.
* Attribution: Puppy in the Flowers - from @larissatondim; Sunflowers - from Vincent van Gogh.
¶ Load filaments and print
Make sure the CMYK filament placement order in AMS matches the settings order in the Studio. Otherwise, the prints' colors may be incorrect.
¶ Frame and light guide plate printing
Frame
3MF File - Download Link
STL File - Download Link
STP File - Download Link
Print Settings
Filament type: Not limited (Dark colors are recommended)
Wall loops: 5
Top shell layers: 5
Bottom shell layers: 5
Sparse infill density: 80%
Support: tree (auto)
Print time：5 hrs
Filament usage：200g
Light Guide Plate
3MF File - Download Link
STL File - Download Link
Print Settings
Filament type：PLA Basic - Jade White
Nozzle size: 0.4mm / 0.6mm
Wall loops: 5
Top shell layers: 5
Bottom shell layers: 5
Print time：30 min
Filament usage：30g
¶ Assembly
Lithophane Assembly Video Instruction