Kids Picture Frame for Canon Zoemini Pictures

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This simple frame holds 3 pictures that are quick and easy for a child to change whenever they take new ones. ____________________________________________________________________________ When my 6 year old granddaughter came to visit recently, she brought her instant camera - which I believe was one of the Canon Zoemini models? She took some lovely pictures for me, but I had nowhere to put them. So I decided to make my own display frame. As I had 3 pictures, I chose to incorporate them all into one easy to print frame, using bright colours, no glass of any kind, and to make them simple enough for a child to change pics whenever they want to do so. As I have a multi-colour printer, I could have designed the frame to be printed in one piece. But I wanted it to be available to those with single-colour printers too. So I designed the picture apertures to hold separate bezels which clip into the body of the main frame. I didn't want to mess around with magnets or fancy hidden hangers; I wanted it to be as simple to hang as tapping a pin in the wall. So I chose the simple solution of a plain old hole in the frame, and I shaped the top edge with an old-fashioned shoulder-type shape to exaggerate it as a feature. Because I wanted it to be easy for a child to change the pictures, rather than any sort of removable back, I just made slots in the back where pictures can simply slide into place. But this compromise has left one minor issue that affected my print, and might annoy some: It results in a very thin unsupported front edge that causes print artifacts. I'm sure these could be tweaked out easily enough if I wanted to play around with settings but, to be honest, I can live with it. For those who can't, I've included the SketchUp files, or you can tweak it from the STLs! The three bezels self-clip into place. This means they can also be easily changed. But there's nothing stopping you from glueing them if you prefer - just make sure you leave the gap clear underneath where the pictures are supposed to slide below them. The main part prints fine - although it's a bit of a squeeze on the Bambulabs X1-C's bed. I printed it with the long edges going left to right. I also used a brim to avoid any lifting or warping, so it all gets VERY close to the edge of the plate. But it fits OK as you can see. I also pulled the print towards the front to avoid the rear priming lines. I know these can be turned off, but I haven't needed to do this so far. If you prefer to, you could add some support under the thin bit that I mentioned earlier created artifacts. But I suspect this would likely be quite tricky to clear out afterwards if not done skillfully. Since I never used any, I can't say! Experiments with the bezels showed me that an outer brim is best - just remember to print with the little locating wedges uppermost. Mine would have looked better with a smooth print plate, but I forgot, and am happy enough with the results I think that's everything. Have fun, and don't forget to use bright and whacky colours for the best effect. You've been framed! Happy printing.

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