Back to the Future Clock HueForge Edition

🕒 Back to the Future III - Hill Valley Clock (HueForge Edition)

"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious stuff!"

Bring the iconic 1885 Hill Valley clock tower scene to life with this unique functional art piece. Featuring Doc Brown and Marty McFly, this isn't just a 3D-printed picture—it's a fully functional clock optimized for high-resolution 3D printing using HueForge technology.

🛠️ Hardware & Customization

• Clock Hole: The central hole is pre-set at 10 mm to fit most standard quartz mechanisms.
  • Pro Tip: If your specific motor requires a different size, you can easily scale or modify the hole diameter directly in Bambu Studio using the "Negative Part" or "Scale" tools.
• Art-Only Version Included: The project also includes the original, unmodified HueForge plate without the hole. Perfect if you just want to print it as a high-quality decorative relief or "lithophane-style" wall art.
• Desk & Wall Mount: The project includes a custom-designed base with logo for desktop display, but the panel can also be hung directly on the wall.

👉 Link to the silent motor used: Amazon - Silent Clock Mechanism

⚙️ Print Settings (HueForge Parameters)

To achieve the highest level of detail in the characters' faces and the clock dial, please follow these settings:

• Infill: 100% (Crucial for correct color transmission)
• Layer Height: 0.08mm
• First Layer (Base): 0.16mm
• Model Size: 250 x 164.36 mm
• Max Depth: 2.2mm
• Actual Depth: 1.8mm (Min Depth: 0.48mm)

🎨 Filaments & Color Swaps

The included .3mf file is pre-configured for the Bambu Lab AMS system. If you are printing manually, follow this swap order:

1. Start with: PLA BambuLab Basic Black (TD: 0.6)
2. At layer #6 (0.56mm): Swap to PLA BambuLab Basic Gray (TD: 2)
3. At layer #10 (0.88mm): Swap to PLA BambuLab Basic Jade White (TD: 5) for the rest of the print.

📦 What's included in the project:

1. Clock Panel: With a 10mm central hole (modifiable in-slicer).
2. Original Art Version: The pure HueForge scene without any holes.
3. Desk Base: A dedicated support stand featuring the "Back to the Future" logo.