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Speaker cone cover waveform pattern

Instruction
speaker.xcs
speaker
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (8min)
Machine & module
xTool F1
2W
Material used
ABS Plastic(white)
ABS Plastic
13
827

Information

      I designed this to add a pattern to my Logitech Z533 speakers. I generated the SVG's using the included Python program. 
    

Instruction

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Step1: Pattern Generation (optional)

This step is optional because 3 pre-generated designs have been uploaded.

I used GPT-4 to create this program. 

output_path must be changed

The included Python program can be used to generate different patterns by changing the variables:

  • Speaker diameter
  • bandwidth
  • num oscillations
  • num points
  • random fluctuations

 

 

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Step2: Test pattern

Speaker cone cover waveform pattern instruction: step 2 - Test pattern
Preview

Because this cannot be attempted twice I tested that I liked this pattern by engraving on a piece of card.

 

I used a.svg

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Step3: Cleaning

Speaker cone cover waveform pattern instruction: step 3 - Cleaning
Preview

I used isopropyl alcohol to remove any oils from the surface that might interfere with the etching quality.

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Step4: Alignment

Speaker cone cover waveform pattern instruction: step 4 - Alignment
Preview

Focus the laser on the midpoint of the ring because it's a slanted surface at a different height from the top of the cone.

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Step5: Framing

Speaker cone cover waveform pattern instruction: step 5 - Framing
Preview

Frame the pattern

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Step6: Etch

Speaker cone cover waveform pattern instruction: step 6 - Etch
Preview

Each speaker took 16 seconds to etch.

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template

xTool F1
xTool F1
ABS Plastic(white)
ABS Plastic(white)