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Stereoscope card viewer

See stereo photo cards in 3D through two lens ports

A modern take on the Victorian stereoscope. You look through two lens ports set the width of your eyes apart, a centre septum stops each eye seeing the other picture, and a stereo card slides into the slot at the back. Two flat photos taken a step apart pop into 3D. Make your own cards with any phone by shooting, stepping sideways and shooting again.

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Size: 130 × 150 × 80 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 90.8 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 113 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Photography & film
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 34 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 130 × 150 × 80 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
2 dividers
2 holes in the walls
Raised text: “3D”

How to print it

Glue two 30 mm, 5x lenses over the eye ports; print stereo pairs 63 mm apart on card and slip them in the back slot.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

Filament: at most about 113 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $2.25 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the stereoscope card viewer model?

The stereoscope card viewer model measures 130 × 150 × 80 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

It may need supports in places. Glue two 30 mm, 5x lenses over the eye ports; print stereo pairs 63 mm apart on card and slip them in the back slot. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Large holes in the walls may need supports or good bridging.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 113 g of PLA (90.8 cm³ printed solid), roughly $2.25 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the stereoscope card viewer model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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