SOLEX Lightbox

✨SOLEX Lightbox – The French Two-Wheeler Icon Reimagined in 3D

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Immerse yourself in the retro world of the legendary VéloSolex with this unique 3D lightbox, faithfully reproducing the brand's original black and white diamond logo.

A timeless symbol of French craftsmanship, the SOLEX evokes the freedom, simplicity, and charm of another era — now immortalized in this luminous, self-printable version.

This model pays homage to the cult brand while adding a touch of modernity through LED lighting and 3D printing.

If you don't want to install LEDs, you can simply assemble the parts to create a stunning retro decorative sign !

🧰 Recommended Materials and Tools:

•Glue gun

•24 V white LED strip or as preferred

•Soldering iron (optional)

•24 V power supply

⚙️ Recommendations:

•Use a textured PEI sheet for a crisp, matte visual finish

•If a print profile is provided, use it to ensure the best results

•Create an opening for the USB cable at the desired location (soldering iron, drill, or directly in the slicer)

•Glue the LED strip as far as possible from the black and white pattern to avoid visible light spots

🖨️ Recommended Bambu Studio Settings:

•Enable developer settings

•Quality → Advanced → First layer flow ratio: 1.04 to 1.08

•Quality → Wall Generator → Arachne

•Quality → Wall transition angle threshold: 50°

•Strength → Advanced → Infill/wall overlap: 20% to 25%

•Quality → Advanced → Avoid wall crossing

•Slightly increase retraction or reduce temperature if stringing occurs

•Print colors from lightest to darkest (white → black)

⭐ This SOLEX lightbox is a perfect piece for any enthusiast of mechanics, vintage design, or French culture.

Easy to print, simple to assemble, and with a stunning result once illuminated — it pays homage to a true monument of French two-wheelers.

Download, print, assemble, and share your SOLEX version !

Your photos and remixes are welcome — long live the spirit of Solex !