Need a laser cut and a 3d print done.

MicroNut · Oct 10, 2026, 12:27 PM

I just got my DE10-Lite out and the acrylic shield is cracked in two. Is there anyone on the forum that has a laser cutter that wants to take a .. ahem... crack at it? It'll be on clear 3mm acrylic and I'm using mechanical specs and AI to get the shield dimensions since it is an irregular shape.

Also the company that makes the DE10-Lite has stls for the top and bottom for a 3d printed case for the DE10-lite.

Let me know and we'll work out the details. Thanks

granz · Oct 10, 2026, 02:25 PM

Give me the link to the .STLs and I will let you know about the printing. Unfortunately, I don't have a laser cutter.

Chris Savage · Oct 11, 2026, 03:34 PM

My laser cutter can cut 3mm acrylic, which I do have. I would need an SVG file to do this, however, I am limited to a maximum of ~200mm x ~290mm, based on the size of the 3mm stock I have. I am also not capable (experienced) in bending acrylic, so 2D only.

MicroNut · Oct 11, 2026, 10:01 PM

@granz You have to login to the Terasic Website so I attached them and another stl file DE10Lite_BoxV3.

@Chris Savage It is a 80mmX100mm flat piece. The AI came close so I have a little tweaking to do then I'll post it.

Thanks!

Chris Savage · Oct 11, 2026, 10:27 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Oct 11, 2026, 10:01 PMIt is a 80mmX100mm flat piece. The AI came close so I have a little tweaking to do then I'll post it. Thanks!

Okay, once you post the SVG I will try to run it on the Laserbox.

granz · Oct 12, 2026, 06:25 AM

@MicroNut what color would you like? I currently have black, brown, green and white on my A1 and blue on my Carbon. I do have other colors; if you really want something else let me know.

MicroNut · Oct 12, 2026, 02:27 PM

Black works for me. Thx

Chris Savage · Oct 12, 2026, 05:26 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Oct 11, 2026, 10:01 PMIt is a 80mmX100mm flat piece. The AI came close so I have a little tweaking to do then I'll post it. Thanks!

I'm assuming there are mounting holes?

MicroNut · Oct 12, 2026, 08:13 PM

Yes

Chris Savage · Oct 12, 2026, 09:01 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Oct 12, 2026, 08:13 PMYes

Okay, yeah, get me the SVG with the outline and holes and I can get this done for you.

granz · Oct 13, 2026, 04:12 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Oct 12, 2026, 02:27 PMBlack works for me. Thx

PM with tracking number sent.

MicroNut · Oct 15, 2026, 06:20 PM

I got the cases today. They are perfect, very professional looking! I may not need the acrylic plate since I needed to remove it to get the case to fit. I'll let you know.

granz · Oct 15, 2026, 09:14 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Oct 15, 2026, 06:20 PMI got the cases today. They are perfect, very professional looking! I may not need the acrylic plate since I needed to remove it to get the case to fit. I'll let you know.

I was having some troubles visualizing how those plates go together. Not having the DE-10, it was not obvious. I would love to see pictures to see how the thing looks assembled.

Chris Savage · Oct 15, 2026, 10:27 PM

Quote from: MicroNut on Oct 15, 2026, 06:20 PMI got the cases today. They are perfect, very professional looking! I may not need the acrylic plate since I needed to remove it to get the case to fit. I'll let you know.

Very cool. Well, let me know if you change your mind.

Quote from: granz on Oct 15, 2026, 09:14 PMI would love to see pictures to see how the thing looks assembled.

I second that. Would be interesting to see how this all goes together.

MicroNut · Reply #14 - Re: Need a laser cut and a 3d print done.

I'll post a picture this weekend. It is force fit and doesn't need any fasteners.