Mushroom has landed!

[Addymk2]

I had this 3D printed the other day by a chap I know -

The quality is on point.

I've ordered a MM510 + bottle, I just need to choose what to make the contacts with now!

I'm contemplating using Sterling Silver, but I can't make my mind up on the thickness the metal should be or the hardness.

Any pointers?

I'm thinking 1mm thick hard akin to;
http://www.cooksongold.com/Sheet/St....00mm-Fully-Hard-Bright-Rolled-prcode-CSA-401

But, this will be my 1st build and if someone who's done it before could point me in the right direction that would be lovely!

Cheers folks

 

[andy3434]

Just done one myself that a mate printed, not quiet as nice a print job as your's by the looks of it.
Used 0.7mm copper for mine and it works well.
One tip, be very careful putting the positive contact in, the curve makes it tight to get in and easy to snap the plastic strip that keeps it in position in the mod, don't make the strip wider than the spec sheet!!
Also the extra wide MM 510 contact nut works well

 

[Addymk2]

Just done one myself that a mate printed, not quiet as nice a print job as your's by the looks of it.
Used 0.7mm copper for mine and it works well.
One tip, be very careful putting the positive contact in, the curve makes it tight to get in and easy to snap the plastic strip that keeps it in position in the mod, don't make the strip wider than the spec sheet!!
Also the extra wide MM 510 contact nut works well

Cracking advice cheers mate I missed the thickness in the spec sheet (it's been a long week!)

 

[andy3434]

I should also add I built mine the more conventional why rather than how they show on the mushroom sheet, it seem simpler to me and you know what they say!!

 

[Addymk2]

I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I do like the idea of how they've made them on the spec sheet... When my metal turns up I'll make my mind up!

 

[Trevbrown]

I think 0.6mm half hard silver not sterling is usually used as contacts just what I have seen mentioned elsewhere

 

[Bazz_74]

If you can get it in 0.5 MM. then I'd go for that. I'd also consider a trial run in copper first as that will only cost you a couple of quid, then do a copy in silver.

 

[Addymk2]

Cheers chaps, I'll order a copper and a silver sheet to have a whirl with. If the copper version comes out alright I'll drop it into a clone I've got knocking around. I'm looking forward to having this up and running!

 

[dismal_fett]

that looks like a tidy print! i've got one of these coming in a week or so along with another 3d box from @nerzz, so let us know how putting it together goes.

i'd echo whats already been said, copper in .7mm. i used it in my other box and it works great.

 

[Addymk2]

I've committed, ordered a sheet of copper and a sheet of silver to have a play with. The copper can go in one of my clones and thisll get the silver treatment