3D printed grips

scotty707 · 09-24-2019, 02:39 PM

Has anyone attempted making a grip for the KP with a 3D printer? One would think with the modular nature of the grips, 3D printed and aftermarket grips would be out there.

**rogerstg** · 09-24-2019, 03:23 PM

There are probably no aftermarket grips due to patents in effect.

**BigMackCam** · 09-24-2019, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by rogerstg

There are probably no aftermarket grips due to patents in effect.

Is it possible to patent a bolt on plastic grip?

I wouldn't have thought so...

**alfa75ts** · 09-24-2019, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Is it possible to patent a bolt on plastic grip? I wouldn't have thought so...

I don't think so either, but it is possible to trademark specific shapes as a workaround.

Darkover · 09-24-2019, 09:32 PM

I have no KP, but I printed a grip
for a Sony RX100. It was an easy
job and looks like a part build by Sony. So I can recommend this.
You only have to draw your model.

**Cerebum** · 09-25-2019, 02:39 AM

I wonder a) if it would be possible to model one on the K3 grip and 2) find someone in the UK who would do it cheap

Benz3ne · 09-25-2019, 03:44 AM

This thought actually crossed my mind after watching a review on the KP.

Ideal solution would be to have a DIY mould, send it into your 3d scanners and printers et voila, bespoke grip. That'd probably cost a fair whack though...

**Bob 256** · 09-25-2019, 08:11 AM

Are you after a battery grip or just a screw mount grip?

MJKoski · 09-25-2019, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

I made one for Huawei P20 Pro, it is about the same size as Pentax 67 grip. It is part of my "ALPA-Phone" project.

I also made one for my IR-converted Fuji X-A3. 3D-printing is very valid idea to create usable ergonomics for modern cameras.

scotty707 · 09-25-2019, 01:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I wonder a) if it would be possible to model one on the K3 grip and 2) find someone in the UK who would do it cheap

That's what I was wondering ... Something a bit bigger than the large grip and shaped like the K3.

---------- Post added 09-25-19 at 01:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by Bob 256

Are you after a battery grip or just a screw mount grip?

Screw-mount grip.

**Bob 256** · 09-26-2019, 02:57 PM

Got a photo of the "large grip" (maybe by itself & attached to the camera)?

scotty707 · 09-26-2019, 03:12 PM

Large grip

Arjay Bee · 09-26-2019, 04:20 PM

I made one for the film MX body so as to be lighter than the metal originals but still supply space for all fingers on the camera and ease of use with longer lenses. See here:
3DPrinting a MX Grip - PentaxForums.com

**Cerebum** · 09-27-2019, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Bob 256

Got a photo of the "large grip" (maybe by itself & attached to the camera)?

I have the kp and the k3. I am much happier with the k3 grip. If you could do them in shiny red we could all have KP-Js

my problem is I broke the bank to pay for the camera so couldn't afford to pay what a printed grip would cost. You couldn't copy the K3 exactly because of the KP front wheel. Also, would there be an issue getting the bolt right? It would need to be secure. Its a brilliant idea and, depending on cost, I would be in

**caliscouser** · 09-27-2019, 08:26 AM

Starting point...

PENTAX KP???????????? [MRO-GP-KPU-01] - DMM.make ????????????

09-24-2019, 02:39 PM	#1
scotty707 Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Southern California/IE Posts: 306	3D printed grips Has anyone attempted making a grip for the KP with a 3D printer? One would think with the modular nature of the grips, 3D printed and aftermarket grips would be out there.

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09-24-2019, 03:23 PM	#2
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	There are probably no aftermarket grips due to patents in effect.

09-24-2019, 03:38 PM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,686	Originally posted by rogerstg There are probably no aftermarket grips due to patents in effect. Is it possible to patent a bolt on plastic grip? I wouldn't have thought so...

09-24-2019, 04:05 PM	#4
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by BigMackCam Is it possible to patent a bolt on plastic grip? I wouldn't have thought so... I don't think so either, but it is possible to trademark specific shapes as a workaround.

09-24-2019, 09:32 PM	#5
Darkover Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 76	I have no KP, but I printed a grip for a Sony RX100. It was an easy job and looks like a part build by Sony. So I can recommend this. You only have to draw your model.

09-25-2019, 02:39 AM	#6
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	I wonder a) if it would be possible to model one on the K3 grip and 2) find someone in the UK who would do it cheap

09-25-2019, 03:44 AM	#7
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	This thought actually crossed my mind after watching a review on the KP. Ideal solution would be to have a DIY mould, send it into your 3d scanners and printers et voila, bespoke grip. That'd probably cost a fair whack though...

09-25-2019, 08:11 AM	#8
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,377	Are you after a battery grip or just a screw mount grip?

09-25-2019, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#9
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	I made one for Huawei P20 Pro, it is about the same size as Pentax 67 grip. It is part of my "ALPA-Phone" project. I also made one for my IR-converted Fuji X-A3. 3D-printing is very valid idea to create usable ergonomics for modern cameras.

09-25-2019, 01:25 PM - 1 Like	#10
scotty707 Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Southern California/IE Posts: 306 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cerebum I wonder a) if it would be possible to model one on the K3 grip and 2) find someone in the UK who would do it cheap That's what I was wondering ... Something a bit bigger than the large grip and shaped like the K3. ---------- Post added 09-25-19 at 01:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by Bob 256 Are you after a battery grip or just a screw mount grip? Screw-mount grip.

09-26-2019, 02:57 PM	#11
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,377	Got a photo of the "large grip" (maybe by itself & attached to the camera)?

09-26-2019, 04:20 PM	#13
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	I made one for the film MX body so as to be lighter than the metal originals but still supply space for all fingers on the camera and ease of use with longer lenses. See here: 3DPrinting a MX Grip - PentaxForums.com

09-27-2019, 04:24 AM	#14
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by Bob 256 Got a photo of the "large grip" (maybe by itself & attached to the camera)? I have the kp and the k3. I am much happier with the k3 grip. If you could do them in shiny red we could all have KP-Js my problem is I broke the bank to pay for the camera so couldn't afford to pay what a printed grip would cost. You couldn't copy the K3 exactly because of the KP front wheel. Also, would there be an issue getting the bolt right? It would need to be secure. Its a brilliant idea and, depending on cost, I would be in

09-27-2019, 08:26 AM	#15
caliscouser Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,037	Starting point... PENTAX KP???????????? [MRO-GP-KPU-01] - DMM.make ????????????