Repair Parts for Backlit Round Gauges
Source: Thingiverse by 4Crawler
The Repair Parts for Backlit Round Gauges is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by 4Crawler. I've had a number of gauges in my vehicles suffer damage over the years from UV light degrading the plastic ring behind the glass cover. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I've had a number of gauges in my vehicles suffer damage over the years from UV light degrading the plastic ring behind the glass cover. This results in the glass becoming loose and rattling around as well as chunks of broken plastic getting into the meter movement. I designed this series of parts to allow for printing replacement rings to the exact dimensions required. Using a translucent filament allows for back light to pass around the gauge face and illuminate the dial. Using different color filaments allows for changing the back light color, if desired. This is useful in situations where it may not be possible to change the light bulb color. For cases where the gauge face is translucent, the bulb diffuser allows for changing the color of the back light where bulb color can't be change…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Repair Parts for Backlit Round Gauges is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by 4Crawler.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by 4Crawler, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.