Abstract

I always accidentally drop my glasses on the ground, or sit on them by mistake... I have to buy a new pair of glasses every time, which really annoys me. So, I decided to make my own glasses using 3D printing.
This was the simplest task, but first, I had to draw the design of the glasses. I decided to reuse the old lenses and at the same time, I completely redesigned the overall shape and all the connecting structures.

Because the front of the frame must remain flat, I used a hair dryer to slightly heat it after printing, and then easily bent it into shape. Compared to trying to "bend" the print with the help of a support structure, this method works much better.
The mirror legs are fixed using two small 1.75mm consumables. In this way, I completely avoided the trouble of using miniature screws.

Nowadays, I not only have a variety of cool color combinations, but I also love this unique look—wearing glasses is no longer just a "necessary thing to do," but has become a fun daily experience.

Of course, considering that the shape of everyone's lenses varies greatly, you may need to make some adjustments based on your own needs. If you'd like to give it a try, why not click here to go to my Onshape design page:https://cad.onshape.com/documents/0219baeaf0aa081ffe102801/w/100bef6351060fb6dc6c6895/e/6810e4e1e30d6a3ce9a7bf7b

Print settings

• Printers:

  Prusa i3 MK2

• Base plate support:

  None

• Supporting structure:

  None

• Resolution:

  0.15mm

• Fill density:

  50%

Update

Upgraded frames

In order to better secure the lens, I have optimized and upgraded the frame and have publicly shared the latest version:
https://www.printables.com/cs/model/98375-glasses