Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel recently through 3D printing technology and transparent SLA resin as the material, for Apple AirPods Pro to create a transparent charging box.
Pillonel talked about the original purpose of the project, saying that it is to make modern consumers pay more attention to the issues of repairability and sustainability of electronic products.
Pillonel used a Formlabs Form 3+ printer to build the AirPods Pro charging case’s outer shell parts out of SLA resin, then cleaned them with IPA.
Pillonel also sanded the parts with 400-, 600-, 800-, and 1,000-grit sandpaper in sequence after securing them, and the parts were periodically submerged in water to aid in cleaning and progress assessment.
Pillonel applied a clear spray paint to the parts. The spray transforms the part from opaque to completely transparent, which achieves the desired transparent look.
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