3D Model for hire?

[Marvin]

Hey guys,

I am looking for a 3D model guru that can make a simple switch design for me that I can then use the file to have the model built from Shapeways etc.  I am certainly willing to pay for the time involved.  I'm not one of those hardcore fanatics so something close is good enough for me.  I have an image of the knob but have no idea of the size.  Based off the surrounding switches and panels I am ok with any best guess.  Please contact me if you have the time and interested in helping me out.

Thanks
Jody

3D Model for hire?

[salaxi54]

@Marvin : I don't know why you want to go through all the hassle with 3D printing, maybe you haven't researched enough?
Look for something in means of teardrop-shaped or chickenhead-shaped pointer switch knob. Usually among guitar amp parts. Raytheon used to make knobs like these.
Of course, if you don't know the dimensions you can't be sure, but i bet there's parts real close to what you want!
Here's a few examples:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Vintage-Original-Raytheon-Pointer-Knobs-Guitar-Amplifier-Ham-Tube-Radio-USA-/382083832495?hash=item58f5f89aaf:g:P0oAAOSwYlRZFMFO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Raytheon-MS91528-1K26-Small-Black-Bakelite-Pointer-Knob-/262926381712?hash=item3d37a23290:g:yacAAOSwAANY5oNR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAYTHEON-knob-plastic-Pointer-MS91528-0P4B-/142262733422?hash=item211f850a6e:g:GjMAAOSw44BYj5y2

I hope you find what you want soon.   

[Rufus]

Yup, @Marvin ...those are real easy to find - made by EHC, here's a couple examples to get you the part number.  Can probably be had cheaper than these.  Note - one is skirted and one is not.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ehc-Electronic-Hardware-Ms91528-2K2B-Round-Pointer-Skirted-Knob-6-35Mm-/261507427523?hash=item3ce30eacc3:g:9ugAAOSwax5YvlPG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/98B9799-Ehc-Electronic-Hardware-Ms91528-1P1B-Pointer-Bar-Knob-3-175Mm-/251560842095?hash=item3a9231d36f:g:QQUAAOSw~AVYvWzq

...er...yup...cheaper... .

http://www.alliedelec.com/electronic-hardware-corporation-ehc-ms91528-1p2b/70206936/

http://www.alliedelec.com/electronic-hardware-corporation-ehc-ms91528-1k2b/70230735/

Search Allied for "EHC"...you'll find lots of goodies, some even in single quantity like these.

[Marvin]

Ha ha don't I feel like an idiot!!  I never thought to even look for them.  I figured it was a rare hard to find item.  Man thanks guys, this is my OBVIOUS solution.  Thanks for the help!

[salaxi54]

As long as they do the job, that's all that matters! No question is pointless, and you did what was right: you asked. Looking forward to your progress mate! 

[raptor]

This is from HAF ASPIS ecm suite, IDIAS panel. The knob is very easy to find at ebay.

[Marvin]

Thanks again guys!

Raptor do you know the exact knob?

[Hempstead]

This one, http://www.newark.com/ehc-electronic-hardware/ms91528-2k2b/round-pointer-skirted-knob-6-35mm/dp/98B9803?

Newark is an EHC distributor. They carry tons of EHC knobs. But, transluminated ones are a bit difficult to find.

[Marvin]

You guys are FANTASTIC!   

[raptor]

Yeap thats it.