HP / Agilent Infiniium 5483x Oscilloscope Faceplate Cover  - Page 1
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author: W4PJB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2025, 02:11:01 pm
content: Is anyone interested in a front cover for their Infiniium 5483x scope? Mine always seems to be in harms way when moving large projects on and off the bench, but the only factory faceplate cover I could find was $80 shipped. So, I printed one!If anyone has one of these scopes and would like to print this cover, I'll post the Thingiverse link below. I printed this in PET-G and it's is extremely solid and durable. You will need a fairly large printer as the larger half is 246.5mm (I used a Qidi X-Max 3). Or, if you're handy with Fusion, I have also included the CAD file. It could easily be joined into one body then spilt into 3 parts for a smaller printer.I printed it standing up at and at full speed, so there is some vibration visible in the finish. That could easily be tuned out with lower acceleration parameters in your slicer. Also, I glued my thumb to the inside during assembly, so ignore the scrape marks near the inside seamhttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7001531Edit: I just added a 3 piece version that should fit on a printer with 225mm capacity, which should fit most print beds.

author: bostonman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2025, 02:22:48 am
content: That's pretty cool.Some time ago I searched for a cover and either didn't find any or they were expensive. I have two 54831M scopes and would like a cover, but my printer is too small.Just out of curiosity, are you selling printed versions?

author: W4PJB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2025, 03:57:44 pm
content: Hi Bostonman, sorry for the delay responding. I agree, they are hard to find, and expensive when you do!At this time I have no plans of selling them. I just added a 3-piece version that should be printable on any printer with 225mm capacity, which is a pretty standard size. What is the capacity of your printer?

author: bostonman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2025, 07:07:46 pm
content: Did you post the three-piece version? I still only see the two-piece. Also, if/when you post updates, can you make the the two halves (or thirds) separate files instead (or keep it the way you have it but also include separate files)?I just downloaded the files again from the same link you provided in your initial message and saw the separate files and updates.If the specs for my printer are correct, the max height is 240mm.Something of this size will probably have a large sizing error which will make it not fit on the scope. The other issue: I think it will take long to print and I don't like leaving the printer on when I'm not home.Maybe I'll see how much it costs for an online printing service that can print it with more accuracy, but it will probably be too expensive.

author: ZGoode
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2025, 08:18:26 pm
content: Finally, a perfect excuse to actually justify using our Fortus F450! I've never bothered printing anything large on it to fill the buildplate, but this looks useful and might fit that bill.Edit: Dang I didn't think it would be too big for that build chamber. Guess I gotta convince my boss to let me use the F900.

author: bostonman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2025, 12:11:02 am
content: I did a quick glance at JLC 3D printing services and the estimate is well over $50 for a single print. It began getting into hundreds with different material.

author: W4PJB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2025, 12:35:00 am
content: Sorry for the late reply, in the process of building a house / packing / moving so not much time for activities.You make a great point; this model works on my printer with my material/slicer settings/etc. It can vary slight from printer to printer. Unfortunately I don't have a caliper large enough to measure how true-to-size it is.One thing I did was put both halves on the scope prior to gluing and make sure if I put them all the way together, it wouldn't be too small, width wise. There is a bit of play top/bottom (1-2mm) as that isn't as critical. If it printed a bit small/short just leave a small gap before gluing. I intentionally left a small gap on the inside, to make sure the front could fit flush (I think 1 or 2mm, if I recall)If I didn't have so much going on with the house I would probably print a few, but I just have no time at the moment.

author: W4PJB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2025, 12:40:03 am
content: Nice printer!Check again, I updated the file with a 3 part version for smaller printers.

author: W4PJB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2025, 12:46:33 am
content: One more thing. I'm not sure what slicer you use, but you could always segment a model and print a few "samples" to check size. Or just stop the print mid-way.You can slice a print "standing up" on an end, then stop it at 1" or so, to check height. Then slice another one standing up on the top (I guess you'd need to do two ends and a middle) and stop that one at 1". Then you have coupons to check height and length, before you commit to using all of that filament. I did this several times in the development to check fit.Hopefully that makes sense. If I still have any of the test coupons I printed, I'll upload a pic as an example.

author: bostonman
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2025, 01:17:20 am
content: I'm not sure how snug the cover needs to fit to protect the front panel.Providing it snaps on, I don't really care if it rocks a bit or wiggles up and down.Looking at the scope, it doesn't appear much room for error exists; and I've often wondered what makes the cover stay on because the slots on the sides seem very narrow.You're correct on printing a portion of the cover, but it really comes down to printing the entire thing to see whether it snaps on (and stays) or just falls off.Would it make sense to oversize the lips slightly and let the end user sand them to fit snug - assuming this is how the cover snaps on?Don't trouble yourself with doing anything as you're busy moving and stuff. I just know my printer is always off by some error. It's not a problem with small parts, but imagine the error in size increases and this being a large cover would certainly cause such fitting issues to surface. Maybe I'll try printing the individual pieces. Not sure how long it will take (I have an Anet A8), and, as mentioned, don't like leaving it running while I'm not home to supervise.Also, not sure if you know, but someone made feet for this scope too. I obtained the file some time ago and can vouch that it's a great design. Although, I had issues with removing the support material because it would break off the small tabs. The result was I ended up printing about seven of them to get four good ones (but it was my lack of patience on removing the support material).