I don't think I quite have this lab mail list reply thing down yet. Should I CC <a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca">lab@artengine.ca</a> for each reply I want to be a part of the thread?<br><br>Upon more thought, I've come up with 2 variations on a theme. One would use the fancy accurate 3D printer to build a component scaffold to hold the balanced armature drivers, the 3 way passive crossover and any other guts of the in-ear monitor. This would then be dropped into the gel mold just after pouring the flexible silicone and just before pouring the acrylic (see <a href="http://engt.co/UqkMa7">this</a> for context). The scaffold would be printed with ABS and wax such that after the acrylic is set, the device could be heated, and the wax would pour out the ear canal, opening the channel to each driver. It's complicated and heating the device might damage it. However, if it works, it removes a lot of finicky work getting the components into the acrylic cast.<div>
<br></div><div>The second is much easier. Build a model for a normal ear bud with space for the drivers and components. Print it in 2 "mate-able" pieces. Insert the components and just glue them together. Then use a normal ear bud tip or do the Collin's Lab gooey ear kit thing. This is <i>so</i> much easier and should have similar results.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Thoughts? Thanks for the input guys!<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lab-request@artengine.ca" target="_blank">lab-request@artengine.ca</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:37:17 -0500<br>
From: "Matthew Bells" <<a href="mailto:matt@mbells.ca">matt@mbells.ca</a>><br>
Subject: Re: [Lab] In-ear monitor clone with 3D printer<br>
To: "'Joshua Mark'" <<a href="mailto:joshuajmark@gmail.com">joshuajmark@gmail.com</a>>, <<a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca">lab@artengine.ca</a>><br>
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You might want to check out this DIY earbuds:<br>
<a href="http://blog.makezine.com/2010/08/25/collins-lab-custom-fit-earbuds/" target="_blank">http://blog.makezine.com/2010/08/25/collins-lab-custom-fit-earbuds/</a><br>
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I'm not sure how you would use a 3D printer. you would need to make a very<br>
good scan to replicate it.<br>
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From: <a href="mailto:lab-bounces@artengine.ca">lab-bounces@artengine.ca</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:lab-bounces@artengine.ca">lab-bounces@artengine.ca</a>] On Behalf<br>
Of Joshua Mark<br>
Sent: 2013.January.23 11:16<br>
To: <a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca">lab@artengine.ca</a><br>
Subject: [Lab] In-ear monitor clone with 3D printer<br>
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Hi All,<br>
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A few years ago I was doing research into how to make my own Westone ES-5<br>
in-ear monitor clones. They're $1000 and custom fit. It has 5 drivers but<br>
components are still under $100. It dawned on me this morning how much<br>
easier the process could be with an accurate 3D printer.<br>
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Is there any interest in investigating this? There's an factory tour here:<br>
<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/westone-lab-tour-how-in-ear-monitors-are-
made-from-impressions/" target="_blank">http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/westone-lab-tour-how-in-ear-monitors-are-<br>
made-from-impressions/</a><br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Joshua<br>
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:42:08 -0500<br>
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Subject: Re: [Lab] In-ear monitor clone with 3D printer<br>
To: "Matthew Bells" <<a href="mailto:matt@mbells.ca">matt@mbells.ca</a>><br>
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check out Cyberware. they have been doing custom hearing devices since 2000<br>
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On 2013-01-24, at 11:37 PM, Matthew Bells wrote:<br>
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> You might want to check out this DIY earbuds: <a href="http://blog.makezine.com/2010/08/25/collins-lab-custom-fit-earbuds/" target="_blank">http://blog.makezine.com/2010/08/25/collins-lab-custom-fit-earbuds/</a><br>
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> I?m not sure how you would use a 3D printer? you would need to make a very good scan to replicate it.<br>
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> From: <a href="mailto:lab-bounces@artengine.ca">lab-bounces@artengine.ca</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:lab-bounces@artengine.ca">lab-bounces@artengine.ca</a>] On Behalf Of Joshua Mark<br>
> Sent: 2013.January.23 11:16<br>
> To: <a href="mailto:lab@artengine.ca">lab@artengine.ca</a><br>
> Subject: [Lab] In-ear monitor clone with 3D printer<br>
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> Hi All,<br>
><br>
> A few years ago I was doing research into how to make my own Westone ES-5 in-ear monitor clones. They're $1000 and custom fit. It has 5 drivers but components are still under $100. It dawned on me this morning how much easier the process could be with an accurate 3D printer.<br>
><br>
> Is there any interest in investigating this? There's an factory tour here: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/westone-lab-tour-how-in-ear-monitors-are-made-from-impressions/" target="_blank">http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/westone-lab-tour-how-in-ear-monitors-are-made-from-impressions/</a><br>
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> Cheers,<br>
> Joshua<br>
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