First post, by JK1984
I'll try to keep this short, but apologize if this post is a bit of a read.
I recently purchased an Acer Acros from a private seller that I have yet to receive. Might be a couple more weeks before I get it, so I don't have the computer in hand yet. Unfortunately the case is missing 1 case foot and the front panel badge that states the make and model number. The seller suggested 3-D printing replacement parts. Other than that, the seller said it's in rather good working condition.
Alright, well... I know nothing about 3-D Printing and don't plan on buying a 3-D printer. So in the mean time I reached out to a local 3-D printing/manufacturing company and they said they would work with me in getting replacement parts printed, cheapest way possible (by skipping the development process) The feet, we aren't concerned about since we would have the others to go off of to scan and print.
But the badge they said might be an issue since we don't have anything to go off of. They said that they can measure & design/develop one for me but would cost quite a bit more than just scanning and printing a replacement.
Does anyone here happen to have an Acer Acros that's willing to get me some pictures / dimensions and measurements of the badge? Would be even more of help if you know 3-D printing and can get the badge scanned in to a 3-D printable format file.
Other than that I might have to live with not having the front badge for awhile. Until I find another Acros to pull parts from. I doubt Acer would have spare case parts for an almost 30 year old desktop.
I attached some photos for reference.
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.