3d printed Mode Dial for k-01

pixelvandal · 03-14-2016, 06:54 PM - **5 Likes**

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so after a bit of searching and annoyance at how easily this part is lost, i found a forum member with lots of 3d printing experience. he has been VERY kind as far as mocking up a 3d printer file in his spare time, still a bit of work to go, but this is essentially where its at

need to take some measurements of the dial without the cap etc. but this was done from the measurements provided in another thread on here.
with any luck a cheap replacement will be printable soon!

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**PJ1** · 03-14-2016, 09:18 PM

Great news. There will be a few takers. My own Mode dial has stayed on (touch wood) since I fixed it with silicon. But I was lucky it fell off on the seat of the car where I saw it.

Achromatter · 03-14-2016, 11:10 PM

Awesome, any idea on an estimated price with shipping? I'd probably take 2.

Steve.Ledger · 03-15-2016, 12:04 AM

Anyone with a hobby metal lathe could turn on up out of aluminium. You could probably turn one up on a wood lathe out of a hard wood like Kwila.

MattCard · 03-15-2016, 06:06 AM

Even if i don't have a K-01, it's things like this that makes me proud to be part of that community. People are just devoted and passionate about photography in general and Pentax in particular. Nice job !

**monochrome** · 03-15-2016, 08:25 AM - **1 Like**

If you need a Mode dial or K-01 to scan I have a K-01 with a loose dial that I have not yet reglued. I can lend either if you need n

K10Perry · 07-10-2016, 06:56 PM

Anyone still looking for a mode dial for their K-01? I made a couple and posted some months ago but no takers. Today I found a couple I printed, wrapped in a paper towel. Sat them down and forgot about them. Any way, I don't know anyone with a K-01 to test them on, so I don't know if the index holes is the correct size or correctly located. If anyone is willing to test, let me know!

furryurry · 07-10-2016, 07:04 PM

How much? I've been looking for one for awhile now and definitely interested in testing yours

Originally posted by K10Perry

Anyone still looking for a mode dial for their K-01? I made a couple and posted some months ago but no takers. Today I found a couple I printed, wrapped in a paper towel. Sat them down and forgot about them. Any way, I don't know anyone with a K-01 to test them on, so I don't know if the index holes is the correct size or correctly located. If anyone is willing to test, let me know!

K10Perry · 07-10-2016, 07:28 PM

Cover postage and the cost of a sturdy envelope & yours. PM me.

protocold · 07-11-2016, 11:02 PM

I also need one. PM you in case you have one available.

richardwong · 09-19-2016, 09:40 PM

Hi there,
If you need another tester I'll cover what you need. Just PM me. Thanks!

**bobbotron** · 11-10-2016, 12:02 PM

Looks like I could use one. Would you be interested in posting the file for it up here, or a thingiverse link?

narual · 09-11-2018, 07:55 AM

I just bought a k-01 on eBay and the seller didn’t mention the missing dial though it was missing in the pictures if I’d looked more carefully. Any chance this ever got off the ground? I don’t want to pay 40% of what I paid for the camera for a disk and the only other option is translucent white for some dumbass reason.

**Bob 256** · 09-11-2018, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Anyone with a hobby metal lathe could turn on up out of aluminium. You could probably turn one up on a wood lathe out of a hard wood like Kwila.

Good idea but the mode markings are a little harder to come by unless an engraver is available. A good 3D print will have those as shown, and is a great way to fab a replacement if the 3D printer facilities or equipment is available. Not quite as good as an aluminum knob with engraved markings, but a pretty good replacement.

**THoog** · 09-11-2018, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by narual

the only other option is translucent white for some dumbass reason.

FWIW, the translucent white one looks like it was 3d printed. There appear to be some parallel lines where the print head went back and forth on the flat surface.

(for those that want to look)
Pentax K-01 Digital SLR Mode Dial Cover Replacement Part can replace 77560.0A331 | eBay

03-14-2016, 06:54 PM - 5 Likes	#1
pixelvandal Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 209	3d printed Mode Dial for k-01 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. so after a bit of searching and annoyance at how easily this part is lost, i found a forum member with lots of 3d printing experience. he has been VERY kind as far as mocking up a 3d printer file in his spare time, still a bit of work to go, but this is essentially where its at need to take some measurements of the dial without the cap etc. but this was done from the measurements provided in another thread on here. with any luck a cheap replacement will be printable soon! Attached Images

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03-14-2016, 09:18 PM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Great news. There will be a few takers. My own Mode dial has stayed on (touch wood) since I fixed it with silicon. But I was lucky it fell off on the seat of the car where I saw it.

03-14-2016, 11:10 PM	#3
Achromatter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 122	Awesome, any idea on an estimated price with shipping? I'd probably take 2.

03-15-2016, 12:04 AM	#4
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Anyone with a hobby metal lathe could turn on up out of aluminium. You could probably turn one up on a wood lathe out of a hard wood like Kwila.

03-15-2016, 06:06 AM	#5
MattCard Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mirabel,Qc Posts: 130	Even if i don't have a K-01, it's things like this that makes me proud to be part of that community. People are just devoted and passionate about photography in general and Pentax in particular. Nice job !

03-15-2016, 08:25 AM - 1 Like	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	If you need a Mode dial or K-01 to scan I have a K-01 with a loose dial that I have not yet reglued. I can lend either if you need n

07-10-2016, 06:56 PM	#7
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113	Anyone still looking for a mode dial for their K-01? I made a couple and posted some months ago but no takers. Today I found a couple I printed, wrapped in a paper towel. Sat them down and forgot about them. Any way, I don't know anyone with a K-01 to test them on, so I don't know if the index holes is the correct size or correctly located. If anyone is willing to test, let me know!

07-10-2016, 07:04 PM	#8
furryurry Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 786	How much? I've been looking for one for awhile now and definitely interested in testing yours Originally posted by K10Perry Anyone still looking for a mode dial for their K-01? I made a couple and posted some months ago but no takers. Today I found a couple I printed, wrapped in a paper towel. Sat them down and forgot about them. Any way, I don't know anyone with a K-01 to test them on, so I don't know if the index holes is the correct size or correctly located. If anyone is willing to test, let me know!

07-10-2016, 07:28 PM	#9
K10Perry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scio, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 113	Cover postage and the cost of a sturdy envelope & yours. PM me.

07-11-2016, 11:02 PM	#10
protocold Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 44	I also need one. PM you in case you have one available.

09-19-2016, 09:40 PM	#11
richardwong Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 671	Hi there, If you need another tester I'll cover what you need. Just PM me. Thanks!

11-10-2016, 12:02 PM	#12
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Looks like I could use one. Would you be interested in posting the file for it up here, or a thingiverse link?

09-11-2018, 07:55 AM	#13
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	I just bought a k-01 on eBay and the seller didn’t mention the missing dial though it was missing in the pictures if I’d looked more carefully. Any chance this ever got off the ground? I don’t want to pay 40% of what I paid for the camera for a disk and the only other option is translucent white for some dumbass reason.

09-11-2018, 11:02 AM	#14
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,377	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Anyone with a hobby metal lathe could turn on up out of aluminium. You could probably turn one up on a wood lathe out of a hard wood like Kwila. Good idea but the mode markings are a little harder to come by unless an engraver is available. A good 3D print will have those as shown, and is a great way to fab a replacement if the 3D printer facilities or equipment is available. Not quite as good as an aluminum knob with engraved markings, but a pretty good replacement.

09-11-2018, 12:28 PM	#15
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by narual the only other option is translucent white for some dumbass reason. FWIW, the translucent white one looks like it was 3d printed. There appear to be some parallel lines where the print head went back and forth on the flat surface. (for those that want to look) Pentax K-01 Digital SLR Mode Dial Cover Replacement Part can replace 77560.0A331 \| eBay