- BRAVO!!! I've seen a local shop asking $500 even for RIMLESS frames! Hooray for the cheapness and huge customizing ability soon available from 3D printing! Most people won't want to do the work you did, but they'll flock online to get it done for them. - Normally I pay about $100 online for my glasses, including the lenses, with a good choice of frames, but not customizable. - The ideal is an ultra-easy online designer page where anyone can custom design and buy their glasses, to be made by a factory full of busy 3D printers. It may exist, I'm at this moment exploring, dunno yet. Bruce Thomson in New Zealand.
Fantastic, elegance and very inspiring work towards sustainability. I decided to print my new glasses. This work inspired me to do it soon. Thank you for posting that. Subscriber from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🇸🇦
That's a darn good thing to hear! More or less everything I've heard is that it's really solid. The assembly looks a bit on the complex side, but probably not that bad. I've built an Inventables X-Carve before, so at least I'm familiar with the process. :)
Do you printed frames not use a screw to attach the legs to the frame? Would the 3d printer be able to incorporate the threads, or would one have to manually drill the threads in?
Wow... I been trying to find someone that can make frames which I have a pair but can't find them anywhere, can you customize if so how much would you charge? Man this is a awesome vid. Keep up the great work!!!
Hello my name is Millenia and I'm a senior in high. I'm doing my senior exhibition for my optometry class; it’s on 3D frame printing and digital frame fittings. I came across your video when searching frame printing and I would like to ask you a few questions. is there any way i could get in contact besides youtube? thank you
Yes, you could make them any shape or design you wanted. For a cheap entry level printer, a Prusa i3 style printer would work. Something like the Wanhao Duplicator i3.
Hi Henry, I am curious as I want to do the same for some old glasses, did you do any special manipulation for the glasses to not fall out? It is hard to see in the video, any groove or so...
Rene Weselowski They just fit in tightly. The layer lines from the printing help add friction to keep them in place. Later on I did add a lip to the front face but that was mostly to hide the edges of the lenses for a more finished look.
Sorry, not intended to be a step by step tutorial. The basics are: Scan lens. Insert photo into CAD program of choice. Scale image to the correct real world dimensions. Trace profile of the lens. Take measurements of frames to find the distance between the lenses and placement of nose rests. Draw up the profile of the face frames you would like. Draw up a set of temples that fit. Trial and error a few different designs and hinges to get a good fit. Make TH-cam video with too much music.
Hey Henry, I'm about to dive in but I'm not sure I understand the hinge at the arm. Is that a traditional system with a screw or was it exactly how it looked in the video: one piece slotting into the other? Thanks! Josh
Joshua Young Initially it was going to be a screw but I quickly abandoned that idea since it would be too fragile. I ended up going with a design that snapped together with a ball and socket. On the frame I made a slot for the sides to snap in with a bump on either side and a divot on the part for the sides. It's not really shown in video since I spent a lot of time designing/redesigning the parts and didn't want hours of footage to deal with. In the end it worked out well. If you are planning on wearing them often, plan on making extra parts since the pivots eventually wear out from use. My glasses last a few weeks to a month before they start to get loose. I hope this explains things well. Best of luck on your design.
Hey, I've been wanting to do this as well. I have a pair of frames that are pretty fucked, and I would love to make an approximate replica of what I have (or had, rather). Taping and scanning the lens was a good move, definitely going to do that. I think that I will have trouble with the curvy parts of the lenses and trying to make it so that the lenses snap into the frame nicely, any tips on that? Did you just take whatever measurements you could and then did a bunch of trial and error?
For the lens I used a spline line tool to closely follow the perimeter of the lens and used the measurements to make sure it was the right size. Luckily they snapped in first try. They fit very well and I haven't had a lens pop out in the few weeks I've worn them. Let me know what you end up with, I'd be interested in seeing your results!
Sorry I gotta bother you again (I'm the same person as pomagrrnte). for all the curvy parts for 1:00 ish - 1:12 ish, were you just approximating the dimensions? Thanks so much for making this video by the way, I reference it all the time and I also show people so that they understand what I mean when I tell them I want to 3d print some glasses haha.
Thanks for the kind words. I didn't show that part but I placed a lens flat on a table and used a ruler to get some approximate measurements for the profile. It happened to work out on the first try for me but you may need to play around with it to get it perfect.
It seems you have not yet found the time to do the more detailed follow up. My son broke his glasses and I thought this could be a short fix until he gets new ones. For inspiration I searched and found your video, but I have not used the 3D CAD software so the speed of your video is inspiring but not instructive. ;). Thanks for sharing, great work!
Slavoljub Stojanovic The program I used is Solidworks but it is an expensive program. I would suggest looking into trying Fusion 360. It is very similar but is free to use for hobbyists.
@@anthonyacetta1551 I wear glasses and if you have eye care their is a whole list of frames that cost you nothing and a list that cost less then 50. At least that's what I get when I buy glasses and they still end up costing me well over 150
I do not have any formal training. I self-taught myself to do most of this. Over time I have learned shortcuts and how to better use the features. I would recommend 123D as a good and easy program to get started with. TH-cam has many tutorials for using 123D so that would be a good place to start. Best of luck!
- BRAVO!!! I've seen a local shop asking $500 even for RIMLESS frames! Hooray for the cheapness and huge customizing ability soon available from 3D printing! Most people won't want to do the work you did, but they'll flock online to get it done for them.
- Normally I pay about $100 online for my glasses, including the lenses, with a good choice of frames, but not customizable.
- The ideal is an ultra-easy online designer page where anyone can custom design and buy their glasses, to be made by a factory full of busy 3D printers. It may exist, I'm at this moment exploring, dunno yet. Bruce Thomson in New Zealand.
Great Job, very inspiring! Making some costum glasses myself…..
Fantastic, elegance and very inspiring work towards sustainability.
I decided to print my new glasses. This work inspired me to do it soon.
Thank you for posting that.
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awesome video man. Earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep it up man!
Thanks! Looks like you are doing some cool videos too. Subscribed.
+Uncle Jessy +1
3D printers are a great way to turn ideas into a realty. Fun video.
Very clever Henry. Btw, I see your interest in space on your wall. Check out the new Apollo 11 film.... superb film footage from 1969 (50 years ago) .
Now that is officially cool. My MM3 is coming in on Monday, so I stumbled across this looking for videos of them in action. I'm now even more excited!
Nice. It's an excellent printer. I've had mine for over 2 years now and it's still as solid as day one.
That's a darn good thing to hear! More or less everything I've heard is that it's really solid. The assembly looks a bit on the complex side, but probably not that bad. I've built an Inventables X-Carve before, so at least I'm familiar with the process. :)
Wow nice! I think we have the same glas shape. Would you be willing to share the stl?
this is very well presented...hope you'll make more videos
Do you printed frames not use a screw to attach the legs to the frame? Would the 3d printer be able to incorporate the threads, or would one have to manually drill the threads in?
Hey nice glasses! But there's a thing that I don't understand: why didn't you sand them after the printing? I mean, the finishing could be better!
Yes I could have sanded and finished them, but I prefer the rougher finish that makes them feel made, not bought. Personal preference I guess.
Well done sir
Really good man.. nice video
Cool. How did you design the screw part? Did you just get a screw and screwed it in?
Wow... I been trying to find someone that can make frames which I have a pair but can't find them anywhere, can you customize if so how much would you charge? Man this is a awesome vid. Keep up the great work!!!
I wonder, how strong are glasses made out of pla, i cant find the right glasses for me in stores
So cool. What scanner is that get gets you the 3D info?
damn , nice editing. Getting a bit of casey neistat vibe.
Your certainly right. That's where I found the music from.
When making the CAD model did you put grooves into the glasses for the lenses? And mad skills on Solidworks!
No grooves. The lenses fit snugly in the openings. I've been wearing them for a week and haven't had a lens pop out.
Awesome job!!!
how did you account for your pd and general glasses measurements with the old lenses?
Used graphing software
nice job
Great video!
Solidworks... must be nice
Have you tried Fusion 360? I believe it's free for a few years for personal use. I've only played with it a few times but it was nice.
No, downloading right now thanks! I usually use design spark mechanical but it crashes constantly.
I need a customised frame, anyone can help me?
Dope video, very inspirational thanks for posting!
Awesome man! Keep it up.
Can you share the your 3d file???
bro how did you get the nozzle correction right
Hello my name is Millenia and I'm a senior in high. I'm doing my senior exhibition for my optometry class; it’s on 3D frame printing and digital frame fittings. I came across your video when searching frame printing and I would like to ask you a few questions. is there any way i could get in contact besides youtube? thank you
millenia shirley you should try to pm him to get his email
solidworks in college
super cool vid
very cool!
bravo! Quite cool,dude.Can I customize the frame any way I want?
What is the cheapest 3D printer for spect frames?
Yes, you could make them any shape or design you wanted. For a cheap entry level printer, a Prusa i3 style printer would work. Something like the Wanhao Duplicator i3.
Well I need this in my life lol because I want to do the same thing you did.... Dope asf
Great Video! :) That's really cool!
They should make 3D printed available today my glasses broke I put tape on it
Awesome! Also unrelated, but you have a strong jawline and a narrow face so you should absolutely jump the round frames train.
Hi Henry, I am curious as I want to do the same for some old glasses, did you do any special manipulation for the glasses to not fall out? It is hard to see in the video, any groove or so...
Rene Weselowski They just fit in tightly. The layer lines from the printing help add friction to keep them in place. Later on I did add a lip to the front face but that was mostly to hide the edges of the lenses for a more finished look.
Thanks! Will give this a go. :)
so how does one do this, more explanation and less music.
Sorry, not intended to be a step by step tutorial.
The basics are:
Scan lens.
Insert photo into CAD program of choice.
Scale image to the correct real world dimensions.
Trace profile of the lens.
Take measurements of frames to find the distance between the lenses and placement of nose rests.
Draw up the profile of the face frames you would like.
Draw up a set of temples that fit.
Trial and error a few different designs and hinges to get a good fit.
Make TH-cam video with too much music.
Which plastic did he use?
Man this looks awesome :D. but is that plastic safe for a skin ?
I used ABS plastic and it is safe. I've been wearing them for a month or so with no issues.
Do you still make sunglasses? Trying to do business with you.
Hey Henry, I'm about to dive in but I'm not sure I understand the hinge at the arm. Is that a traditional system with a screw or was it exactly how it looked in the video: one piece slotting into the other? Thanks!
Josh
Joshua Young Initially it was going to be a screw but I quickly abandoned that idea since it would be too fragile.
I ended up going with a design that snapped together with a ball and socket. On the frame I made a slot for the sides to snap in with a bump on either side and a divot on the part for the sides.
It's not really shown in video since I spent a lot of time designing/redesigning the parts and didn't want hours of footage to deal with. In the end it worked out well.
If you are planning on wearing them often, plan on making extra parts since the pivots eventually wear out from use. My glasses last a few weeks to a month before they start to get loose.
I hope this explains things well. Best of luck on your design.
Hey, I've been wanting to do this as well. I have a pair of frames that are pretty fucked, and I would love to make an approximate replica of what I have (or had, rather). Taping and scanning the lens was a good move, definitely going to do that. I think that I will have trouble with the curvy parts of the lenses and trying to make it so that the lenses snap into the frame nicely, any tips on that? Did you just take whatever measurements you could and then did a bunch of trial and error?
For the lens I used a spline line tool to closely follow the perimeter of the lens and used the measurements to make sure it was the right size. Luckily they snapped in first try. They fit very well and I haven't had a lens pop out in the few weeks I've worn them.
Let me know what you end up with, I'd be interested in seeing your results!
Sorry I gotta bother you again (I'm the same person as pomagrrnte). for all the curvy parts for 1:00 ish - 1:12 ish, were you just approximating the dimensions? Thanks so much for making this video by the way, I reference it all the time and I also show people so that they understand what I mean when I tell them I want to 3d print some glasses haha.
Thanks for the kind words. I didn't show that part but I placed a lens flat on a table and used a ruler to get some approximate measurements for the profile. It happened to work out on the first try for me but you may need to play around with it to get it perfect.
Katya Bakalova Also when I get time I will put together a follow up video where I will address that and go over some of the design in more detail.
It seems you have not yet found the time to do the more detailed follow up. My son broke his glasses and I thought this could be a short fix until he gets new ones. For inspiration I searched and found your video, but I have not used the 3D CAD software so the speed of your video is inspiring but not instructive. ;). Thanks for sharing, great work!
¡Very nice job!
wicked good video 😆
Could you design a 3d model for me of my glasses Id pay you $20?
Frames are pretty cheap
Awesome!!!!
What is the name of program? Do you have a link so i can download it?
Slavoljub Stojanovic The program I used is Solidworks but it is an expensive program. I would suggest looking into trying Fusion 360. It is very similar but is free to use for hobbyists.
Woahhh! was this on CAD?
Yes, designed in Solidworks.
+Henry Zwiefelhofer is it expensive?
Yes, but they're free options as well such as 123D, Sketchup, Fusion 360 and a few others that are commonly used.
Loved it ..
With how much glasses cost now you only have to do this a few times to pay for the printer. . .
the lenses are what make the glasses expensive not the frame x.x
@@MrNarkis lol no both are expensive. Oliver people frames cost me 167 the other day.... no lenses.
@@anthonyacetta1551 I wear glasses and if you have eye care their is a whole list of frames that cost you nothing and a list that cost less then 50. At least that's what I get when I buy glasses and they still end up costing me well over 150
+Henry Zwiefelhofer what software did you use
I use Solidworks. Autodesk Fusion 360 works well and is a free option.
+Henry Zwiefelhofer thanks a lot! 👌🏾👍🏾
One question: where did you learn how to do all that? drawing it all in 3D, etc.? I want to learn as well. Thank you for your kind response! n_n
I do not have any formal training. I self-taught myself to do most of this. Over time I have learned shortcuts and how to better use the features. I would recommend 123D as a good and easy program to get started with. TH-cam has many tutorials for using 123D so that would be a good place to start.
Best of luck!
Oh, wow. Ok, I will do that! Thank you!
Молодец!
Nice video but; I wish It was narrated with words rather than music so I could follow along. But thanks any way
Hi Henry. My names zane is there
possible way I could speak to you other than the comments
good bye Luxotica
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start a company dude.
or just 3d print everything in the world BIGGER so you can see it