In the final design stages, expect to be testing some materials over the next two weeks and sourcing the switch/spring for the trigger. Plan to have pricing in about 3 weeks, and I will also include a metal option. I'm thinking of testing a painted version as well, but concerned about wear- Paul

just a quick update, This is in ABS (the stuff Lego's are made of), much stronger than the original plastic they used. I've tested for fit and feel and works well. I've ordered switches, still sourcing Molex connectors. Also working on a jig to make the trigger springs. Plan to get a price on Metal this week. For the screws i'm thinking Torx, just in case it's on location (any objections?). and yes the screws will be black.
-Paul

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Update on pricing. Still finalizing material options. Almost everyone has ask for Metal. Even with all the new materials that are coming out every day metal is just too expensive (like $2K range), about the cheapest is a Nylon/Aluminum option but it would still come in around $1400. So I'm looking at ABS (the picture above) this is much stronger than the original BTW (there's a lip where the two halves meet and 5 bolts that go all the way through and it's connected to a thick base plate). There's also another material option - Vero for polyjet, price is slightly more, slightly stronger better elongation and detail. I'm checking into clear/opaque "glow" option also. It's been a struggle to get this under $500, but i'm working hard to make that happen. It takes over a day to print SLS on industrial machines, i'm going to fire up a full print on my FDM which may take longer as there will be more cleanup. The only part left to source or make is the spring and to get final pricing on printing. - Paul

yes the one pictured is ABS at $500, but i'm working to do better (one company quoted $870 to print this in ABS which is prohibitive). I can do polishing but it increases the price another $75 and I like the feel of it as it is.

Pricing and ready to start production!
Black ABS as pictured above (includes, black mounting bolts for cabinet) $360 + $5 if you want the molex connector .vs. exposed wires. Shipping is $15 if in US. I have to include sales tax .0825% if it ships to a Texas Address. Caveat-This price is based on getting 20 orders for black, if there are less orders then the price will increase from $50-$115 each. I will let you know before I place the first order, hopefully we can sign up 20 people by June1st (it takes 2-3 days to print 2 of these, so first paid first served.) If we don't met the threshold then I can refund those that want out. I most likely will cut the orders off if/when we hit 50 as I'm pretty sure I'll tire of building wiring harnesses by then.

Clear Polycarb (see picture of example material attached). You should be able to light from inside should that be a desire, but i'm not pursing that yet.(so no guarantees of resulting look and feel). $477.50 + $5 if you want the molex connector .vs. exposed wires. Shipping is $15 if in US. I have to include sales tax .0825% if it ships to a Texas Address. This will ship with black bolts/screws.

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Don't clean these with Acetone or any harsh abrasives.

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yes, I can get 2 in the $15 box. it feels much stronger than the original, you can't indent it with the force of your hand. it does have a texture, but I like the feel surprisingly better than the original.

I can order quantity 1 on the clear (i.e., there's no savings on those.) Poly carb is a little stronger, but lower heat specs. not something that should be a concern on a pinball machine inside (i.e., 185F). ABS Black without Molex is $375 with shipping for St. Paul. Clear is $492.5 with shipping.

2 weeks at the earliest but could take 3 weeks.
-Paul

yes it's "frosted like" not completely clear.

yes, that's what most people think. printing something this size won't fit on most FDM printers. I happen to have a more expensive Type A, that can accommodate it, so that was my original plan. However, here are the problems. I want to print at a higher density and resolution for strength and finish. When you print something that large it cools before you loop around (a problem), send problem even with a raft it won't stick consistently, so it's no fun when it takes a day or more to print something this big and then you print messes up and you have to start all over again. Another issue is supports. If you have one head, which most do, then you are printing supports. On a piece this big a real PITA to cut away. So the options are $30K printer that can do two materials (so you can wash support material away) or SLS. either way there are some economy's with doing more at the same time. no change of material and you can print as many that will fit at once, thus saving time. That doesn't even figure the time in high end scanning and throwing away cause just too many holes to close, and then starting from scratch with CAD (many hours of getting the splines just right). So with current services prices this gun is prices as cheap as I can get it., with really no mark up (go check out the prices yourself). Hopefully this will continue to come down in price, so if you don't need it now, wait it out.

If you have an existing gun and you want to assemble and reuse your switch, spring, bolts and wiring harness). let me know and i'll knock off $25. May price includes plug and play (new switch, spring, bolts and wiring harness, but happy to reuse what you have and you assemble.)
-Paul

final pictures, order goes out tomorrow.
Thanks
-Paul

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Looking forward to seeing pictures of it on your machine and lighted!