Found original part?

[savagecreature]

There's a new version of the 3D model of the Trident Eye based on the new dimensions that Lichtbringer provided.  The lens and lens retainer ring have been omitted, as they're separate pieces of geometry.   I'm contemplating two options for the lens; a cast acrylic one that duplicates the lens used in the Trident viewer and a vacu-formed polycarbonate one that follows the correct contour but doesn't distort the light so that sensors or cameras can be put behind the lens.





I'm also contemplating multiple versions of the file. This version, for instance, I put mounting holes in the frame. You can see in the treadwell image in the first post that the Trident Eye is held on with two screws, one in each side of the frame.  I also suspect that the treadwell builders cut the parts that extend behind the lens off to mount it flush on the front of the head.  Since these files are intended for 3D printing it's best to go ahead and cut the holes and trim the back in the model, not in the finished print, so maybe we'll have different versions of the model. One complete, as taken out of the slide viewer, one with the mounting holes, one with mounting holes and the rear protrusions removed, that sort of thing.

I will continue to update the accuracy of the model as I get more information. If at any point before I'm satisfied with it's accuracy (at which point I'll put it in the files area) anyone would like the .stl file, please just drop me a note and I'll be happy to email it to you.