Open Hardware Reels: A Better Way to Develop Film I have designed a new type of open-source film developing reel specifically optimized for 3D printing. While many designs exist online, most are not tailored for home manufacturing, leading to failed prints or poor functionality. These reels are fully compatible with the standard systems like Paterson system and can be printed at home using common materials like PETG without supports and from two pieces. ...
Purpose The tool allows users to wind standard 35mm film into 120 backing paper. This enables shooting 35mm film in medium format cameras to achieve a wide-angle, panoramic effect that includes the film sprockets. Design and Materials: The main body parts are 3D-printed using PLA for stiffness. Functional components like the lock/brake and shaft are printed from PETG to provide necessary flexibility and prevent cracking. The assembly is screwless, relying on friction fits and snapping mechanisms. ...
Purpose Main purpose for the development of this tools - create better way to load film on existing paterson reels and also make a first steps for automatic loading for Film Development machine project. Because i decided to make a step-by-sep interations - it’s a good start to make a mechanical prototype which can resembles loading mechanism in the final machine. Materials and productioin Both of the designes as a step file you can find on my ko-fi webpage ...