3D printed parts for Pentax

ilpostino · 01-20-2023, 03:02 PM - **4 Likes**

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I hope this is in the right part of the forum. I finally started printing with 3D printing. The other day I printed some part for my K-3 and K-3 II and battery grips as I didnt find them for sale. I also designed a cap for my batteries. Can share the designs here if anyone is interested.

**UncleVanya** · 01-20-2023, 03:17 PM

Please

**thix2112** · 01-20-2023, 03:20 PM - **1 Like**

Photo of them too please!

disconnekt · 01-20-2023, 03:25 PM - **1 Like**

Uploading the .stl's onto thingiverse would be a good idea, some city library's have 3d printers and use the thingiverse website, some users here can get them 3d printed that way.

ilpostino · 01-20-2023, 03:31 PM - **3 Likes**

Here is a collection to my designes. I have just published two (both battery caps) but I am working on two more (battery grip contact cover for the K-3 I, II and probably III) and pin cover for D-BG5 battery grip. I have put some pentax-related stuff other people have designed in this collection.

Not a Number · 01-20-2023, 06:09 PM

Excellent. And for those who don't have access to a printer locally I can recommend printathing.com. A crowd-source consortium of people with printers who are willing to print stuff. Prices are excellent - $5 setup fee, $5 shipping (US domestic). Shipping might be more for larger items.

I ordered like 7 different cable management clips for my Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 and the total bill with shipping and setup was under $16 USD.

Not a Number · 01-21-2023, 03:46 AM - **2 Likes**

There's some pretty unique and cool stuff out there for Pentax.

https://www.stlfinder.com/3dmodels/?search=Pentax

**UncleVanya** · 01-21-2023, 07:02 AM

The lens racks are interesting but I think those would be expensive to print. Also what’s the comment about sport material mean?

Not a Number · 01-21-2023, 08:13 AM

I think you mean support material. I take it it is extra bracing the help keep the shape that you trim off later.
https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printer-support-material-which-one-to-use-for-my-project/

Not a Number · 01-21-2023, 08:19 AM - **1 Like**

Here's one that will make a lot of people happy - lens release button for the K-5. It looks like it is designed to lock in place without having to open the camera and use a C clip:

bouton verrouillage objectif Pentax K5 by toniomoi - Thingiverse

Here's another one:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1731720

tonver · 08-07-2023, 11:16 AM

A long time ago there was a post where a member was selling 3-D printed battery hooks (the white piece that holds the battery in place) for the k-r, that wasn't available on uscamera.com as "part not available".
Does anybody know if that information is still available?

**grog85361** · 08-08-2023, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by tonver

A long time ago there was a post where a member was selling 3-D printed battery hooks (the white piece that holds the battery in place) for the k-r, that wasn't available on uscamera.com as "part not available".
Does anybody know if that information is still available?

This is an ebay supplier I used. The part was a perfect fit. Best of luck to you!

Battery Catch for Pentax k30, k50, k70 and some other k series | eBay

tonver · 08-14-2023, 12:34 PM

thank you very much.

I started the "investigation" and a co-worker, that has access to a 3D printer, ask me if I could find the cad drawing for the part, I found it and, voila, I have the part printed.
The installation is another thing, but maybe this next weekend I'll be taking pictures again.

Again, Thanks a lot.
Tony V

ilpostino · 08-15-2023, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by tonver

maybe this next weekend I'll be taking pictures again.

Best of luck to you. Isnt the hatch basically identical for all models that uses the same battery?

angerdan · 11-22-2023, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by ilpostino

I hope this is in the right part of the forum. I finally started printing with 3D printing. The other day I printed some part for my K-3 and K-3 II and battery grips as I didnt find them for sale. I also designed a cap for my batteries. Can share the designs here if anyone is interested.

Here you can find More Pentax related 3D printable goodies - PentaxForums.com

01-20-2023, 03:02 PM - 4 Likes	#1
ilpostino Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Norway Posts: 76	3D printed parts for Pentax 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. I hope this is in the right part of the forum. I finally started printing with 3D printing. The other day I printed some part for my K-3 and K-3 II and battery grips as I didnt find them for sale. I also designed a cap for my batteries. Can share the designs here if anyone is interested.

01-21-2023, 08:19 AM - 1 Like	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Here's one that will make a lot of people happy - lens release button for the K-5. It looks like it is designed to lock in place without having to open the camera and use a C clip: bouton verrouillage objectif Pentax K5 by toniomoi - Thingiverse Here's another one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1731720 Last edited by Not a Number; 01-23-2023 at 02:30 PM.

08-14-2023, 12:34 PM	#13
tonver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: miami, florida Posts: 252	Thank you thank you very much. I started the "investigation" and a co-worker, that has access to a 3D printer, ask me if I could find the cad drawing for the part, I found it and, voila, I have the part printed. The installation is another thing, but maybe this next weekend I'll be taking pictures again. Again, Thanks a lot. Tony V

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01-20-2023, 03:17 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Please

01-20-2023, 03:20 PM - 1 Like	#3
thix2112 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 237	Photo of them too please!

01-20-2023, 03:25 PM - 1 Like	#4
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	Uploading the .stl's onto thingiverse would be a good idea, some city library's have 3d printers and use the thingiverse website, some users here can get them 3d printed that way.

01-20-2023, 03:31 PM - 3 Likes	#5
ilpostino Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Norway Posts: 76 Original Poster	Here is a collection to my designes. I have just published two (both battery caps) but I am working on two more (battery grip contact cover for the K-3 I, II and probably III) and pin cover for D-BG5 battery grip. I have put some pentax-related stuff other people have designed in this collection.

01-20-2023, 06:09 PM	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Excellent. And for those who don't have access to a printer locally I can recommend printathing.com. A crowd-source consortium of people with printers who are willing to print stuff. Prices are excellent - $5 setup fee, $5 shipping (US domestic). Shipping might be more for larger items. I ordered like 7 different cable management clips for my Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 and the total bill with shipping and setup was under $16 USD.

01-21-2023, 03:46 AM - 2 Likes	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	There's some pretty unique and cool stuff out there for Pentax. https://www.stlfinder.com/3dmodels/?search=Pentax

01-21-2023, 07:02 AM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	The lens racks are interesting but I think those would be expensive to print. Also what’s the comment about sport material mean?

01-21-2023, 08:13 AM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I think you mean support material. I take it it is extra bracing the help keep the shape that you trim off later. https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printer-support-material-which-one-to-use-for-my-project/

08-07-2023, 11:16 AM	#11
tonver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: miami, florida Posts: 252	A long time ago there was a post where a member was selling 3-D printed battery hooks (the white piece that holds the battery in place) for the k-r, that wasn't available on uscamera.com as "part not available". Does anybody know if that information is still available?

08-08-2023, 12:58 PM	#12
grog85361 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 893	Originally posted by tonver A long time ago there was a post where a member was selling 3-D printed battery hooks (the white piece that holds the battery in place) for the k-r, that wasn't available on uscamera.com as "part not available". Does anybody know if that information is still available? This is an ebay supplier I used. The part was a perfect fit. Best of luck to you! Battery Catch for Pentax k30, k50, k70 and some other k series \| eBay

08-15-2023, 04:49 AM	#14
ilpostino Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Norway Posts: 76 Original Poster	Originally posted by tonver maybe this next weekend I'll be taking pictures again. Best of luck to you. Isnt the hatch basically identical for all models that uses the same battery?

11-22-2023, 01:57 PM	#15
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Originally posted by ilpostino I hope this is in the right part of the forum. I finally started printing with 3D printing. The other day I printed some part for my K-3 and K-3 II and battery grips as I didnt find them for sale. I also designed a cap for my batteries. Can share the designs here if anyone is interested. Here you can find More Pentax related 3D printable goodies - PentaxForums.com