parametric glowing frame for light switch / outlet
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Description
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Update
26.12.2025: Parametric Model Maker version released. Happy printing!
Summary
Print a easy attachable frame that glows in the dark — perfect for nighttime orientation or emergency lighting. Whether for kids, adults, or safety-conscious households, it makes finding the switch easy without turning on the lights. No power needed!
Parametric design
Autodesk Fusion (360) .3fd file attached for custom outputs.
All tolerances are 0.15mm in general. If you encounter a too tight or loose fitting, please scale x/y or use different values in Fusion.
Values
| Name | description | default |
| height | measured height of the switch/socket | 83.25 mm |
| width | measured width of the switch/socket | 83.25 mm |
| radius_of_edges | radius of corner rounding | 10 mm |
| thickness | thickness of the frame in general | 4 mm |
All tolerances are 0.15mm in general. If you encounter a too tight or loose fitting, please scale x/y or use different values in Fusion.
Plase make sure to print with 100% infill to reach maximum lumination.
- Filament: “Glow in the Dark” PLA or PETG
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 100% (concentric)
- Top/Bottom layer pattern: concentric
- Perimeters/Walls: 2
- Supports: Not required
Please note!
When using glow-in-the-dark material, be sure to use a hardened nozzle. Normal brass nozzles wear out quickly because the filament is very abrasive.
Installation
Simply press over the existing switch or socket frame. If you encounter a too tight or loose fitting, please scale x/y.
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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