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A project log for reTIL

Modern take on TIL311 and reimagination of #PICTIL optimized for easier production and lower part count

alexAlex 02/20/2021 at 00:303 Comments

As part of preparation of a mass produced non resin Version. I thought a little bit about packaging. So far I like this combination of matchbox and little 3D-printed tray. Labelling and manual-card are still missing

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Jan wrote 02/20/2021 at 11:42 point

I'd go the cheaper route and use anti static foam like this https://www.elexp.com/0302asfanti-static-foam-4-x-5.html and cut rectangles which fit the cardboard box. This stuff is available in huhe sheets and is quite cheap, too.

3D-printing is a waste of time and money for stuff like this in my opinion :)

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Alex wrote 02/20/2021 at 14:36 point

Thanks for suggestion. I already thought about using antistatic foam. one additional benefit of this would be that I could place 2/3/4 devices in the same box without needing a new tray.
Reasons for the pros for the print so far are:
- Not expensive in this case. Third tray only needs 0.06g/ (sub cent cost if you use cheap filament) And Left over short filament pieces can get used.

- More unique

Time wise I am not sure if getting the prints off the printer takes more time than cutting the foam to size. But maybe the foam can be laser-cut to get a lot of little rectangles at a time.

What I like the most whether using foam or trays. I can switch between both at any time so far without the need to change the other parts of the packaging.

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Jan wrote 02/21/2021 at 17:48 point

Yeah, you're right! Letting the printer do its work sometimes really is cheaper than ordering stuff + postage and packaging.

And for a few dozen prototypes it really doesn't matter all that much. Best of luck selling those beauties!

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