Mega Swatches w/Case

[Introduction]

A set of printable mega swatches with either a small or large case to store them. Why mega swatch? Well, that's what my nephew calls them, so why not.

I rather like the simplicity of the Bambu swatches, but did have a few problems with them. They are a little small for me. I use them a lot to figure out my color combinations and found it easier to make those dicisions with a larger swatch sample. The other issue I had was that I wanted text on it, to keep track of what each swatch was as I created new swatches. I originally printed the text in, but there's only so much fidelity you can get with a setup like that. I ended up opting for this setup; using a printable 12x40mm label.

These swatches are roughly twice the size (not in thickness) of the Bambu swatches. I designed a case to go along with them, to keep them tidy in style. There's two sizes of case; small for the A1 Mini and large for the A1/X1/P1 series.

The other part of this project was to start exploring some of the Maker Supply materials that Bambu offers through their web store. I make use of their self tapping screws and brass dowls; although I'm still using my favored 4x6mm cylinder magnets.

[Tools & Hardware]

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Label Maker

You'll want something like the Phomemo D30 or NIIMBOT D11, that can print 12x40mm labels. I personally use the Phomemo D30. I am just desinging the label on the phone app, so can't share the design directly. It should be easy enough to copy the design I used though, or make one of your own!

Hardware

8 M2x8mm Self Tapping Screws (Bambu's BT2x8mm self tapping screws)

2 2x22mm Dowel Pins (I used 2 of the brass dowel pins from Bambu. You can likely use a piece of filament too)

4 4x6mm (Diameter x Height) cylinder magnets. (Here's a few sources! Amazon US 1, Amazon US 2, SuperMagnets, Apex Magnets)

Assembly

Assembly is pretty straight forward.

Start by sliding the swatch holder into the outer case. It's keyed so it'll only go in one way.

Next, put one of the end caps on and fix it in place using 4 of the m2x8mm self taping screws.

Now we'll insert one of the dowel pins for the hinge, install the lid, and insert the dowel pin on the other side too.

Lastly, we'll install the end cap on the other side, using the other 4 self taping screws to secure it in place. Press the magnets in too! Make sure they are orientated correctly.

That's it! Enjoy!

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