The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 2592

Hemmi · 09-29-2026, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Another solution. Cover where the button was with electrical tape and learn to like the touch screen.

Never! I tried, I really did, but touchscreens on an ereader are a hard no.

I could not find anyone online selling a replacement button. I will have to look again.

DNSB · 09-29-2026, 06:56 PM

For what it may be worth, I 3-D printed a replacement button bar for a Kobo Forma a couple of years back. I can't find the original source but there are ones on MakerWorld that looks very similar. The links are Kobo Forma Buttons and Kobo Forma eBook Button Fix

Hemmi · 09-29-2026, 08:02 PM

Yes, I saw something similar in my search. I don't have a 3D printer or know someone with one, unfortunately

issybird · 09-29-2026, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemmi

Yes, I saw something similar in my search. I don't have a 3D printer or know someone with one, unfortunately

My public library has one in its library of things. Is that a possibility?

My library is terrible, so it's not an esoteric offering!

Hemmi · 09-29-2026, 08:55 PM

No, not our library. Small town in a rural area. Their funding was cut horribly this year so no budget for extras.

PeterT · 09-29-2026, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemmi

No, not our library. Small town in a rural area. Their funding was cut horribly this year so no budget for extras.

I think you can easily find services that will do a 3d print for you. Try a web search

Renate · Yesterday, 12:53 AM

This is not a particular recommendation, but a simple way to get a quote:
https://jlc3dp.com/3d-printing-quote
I see that the last project that I printed at home could be as low as $2 plus $6 shipping.

You'll find that the biggest problem is deciding the process and material.
If your design is good you only have to deal with the one week shipping delay once.
If you're trying to fine-tune your own complicated design from scratch nothing beats your own printer.

I am blessed to have my own, used, hand-me-down 3D printer that I bought for 50 €.
I don't use it as much as a typical 12 year-old continuously printing tschochkis,
but it is great that it's right there to use.
Also, I'm not tied down to waiting around as it would be with a public printer.

Of course you can combine the two approaches, use your own printer to get design and fit then order the final version from a company.
Many people do that for car parts.

nana77 · Yesterday, 12:59 AM

@Hemmi, sorry but when I looked again at the ones I mentioned, it turns out are the ones linked by @DNSB, I had just tought them were there on sale, instead it's the 3D file only.
As others mentions, there are services who can do that prints, if you find a shop nearby yours.

As for the vent and rant topic, I'll have to change the clay baker mould, probably better to learn to cook within the right amount of vapor on a simple plate, or change mould's material: the clay, absorning the breads oils, becomes black stained no matter how much someone would scratch it (the clay's porous just absorbs it and there is no way to clean the splashed blackened spots).

Edit: @Hemmi, on ebay.com if you search for "3d printing service" there are some.
As mentioned before, the "Kobo Forma eBook Button Fix" one posted by @DNSB is the one taller than the other, so within that if you use a device's cover it won't fit, the other link posted on #38867 seems more like the original.

JSWolf · Yesterday, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemmi

Never! I tried, I really did, but touchscreens on an ereader are a hard no.

I could not find anyone online selling a replacement button. I will have to look again.

https://3dgo.app/models/makerworld/1731779

You need access to a 3D printer.

How do you use your phone because you do have to use the touchscreen?

Another option is to try harder to use the touchscreen or just do it until you find you are used to it.

I went from buttons to touchscreen with no problem at all. I like the touchscreen better.

Renate · Yesterday, 09:02 AM

I don't know what country you're in Hemmi, but this is a tiny print.
Some good soul could print and mail you one if it cost them just a stamp.

John F · Yesterday, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemmi

No, not our library. Small town in a rural area. Their funding was cut horribly this year so no budget for extras.

You mention rural, but maybe another library has them?

Renate · Yesterday, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I went from buttons to touchscreen with no problem at all.

I always eat fried chicken with my hands when I read so that wouldn't work for me.

JSWolf · Yesterday, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

I always eat fried chicken with my hands when I read so that wouldn't work for me.

I used to read while I ate. I don't do that any more. These days, it's usually the TV on while I eat.

dandaman · Yesterday, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

I always eat fried chicken with my hands when I read so that wouldn't work for me.

You could buy a remote page turner...

Hemmi · Yesterday, 06:17 PM

I'm in the United States. Next town with a bigger library would be a good 120 miles away.

JSwolf, the phone screen works well enough to make a phone call or send a short text. That's all I use it for. Buttons on an ereader are far superior and that is a hill I will die on.

Yesterday, 12:53 AM	#38872
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 4,541 Karma: 22077803 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	This is not a particular recommendation, but a simple way to get a quote: https://jlc3dp.com/3d-printing-quote I see that the last project that I printed at home could be as low as $2 plus $6 shipping. You'll find that the biggest problem is deciding the process and material. If your design is good you only have to deal with the one week shipping delay once. If you're trying to fine-tune your own complicated design from scratch nothing beats your own printer. I am blessed to have my own, used, hand-me-down 3D printer that I bought for 50 €. I don't use it as much as a typical 12 year-old continuously printing tschochkis, but it is great that it's right there to use. Also, I'm not tied down to waiting around as it would be with a public printer. Of course you can combine the two approaches, use your own printer to get design and fit then order the final version from a company. Many people do that for car parts. Attached Thumbnails

Yesterday, 12:59 AM	#38873
nana77 Wizard Posts: 3,072 Karma: 4340440 Join Date: May 2025 Device: Kobo Forma, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	@Hemmi, sorry but when I looked again at the ones I mentioned, it turns out are the ones linked by @DNSB, I had just tought them were there on sale, instead it's the 3D file only. As others mentions, there are services who can do that prints, if you find a shop nearby yours. As for the vent and rant topic, I'll have to change the clay baker mould, probably better to learn to cook within the right amount of vapor on a simple plate, or change mould's material: the clay, absorning the breads oils, becomes black stained no matter how much someone would scratch it (the clay's porous just absorbs it and there is no way to clean the splashed blackened spots). Edit: @Hemmi, on ebay.com if you search for "3d printing service" there are some. As mentioned before, the "Kobo Forma eBook Button Fix" one posted by @DNSB is the one taller than the other, so within that if you use a device's cover it won't fit, the other link posted on #38867 seems more like the original. Last edited by nana77; Yesterday at 01:18 AM.

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09-29-2026, 06:56 PM	#38867
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 54,768 Karma: 182340541 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	For what it may be worth, I 3-D printed a replacement button bar for a Kobo Forma a couple of years back. I can't find the original source but there are ones on MakerWorld that looks very similar. The links are Kobo Forma Buttons and Kobo Forma eBook Button Fix

09-29-2026, 08:02 PM	#38868
Hemmi Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,663 Karma: 18006732 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: Sonys, Nooks, Kobo Libra, Forma, Mini, Paperwhite	Yes, I saw something similar in my search. I don't have a 3D printer or know someone with one, unfortunately

09-29-2026, 08:55 PM	#38870
Hemmi Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,663 Karma: 18006732 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: Sonys, Nooks, Kobo Libra, Forma, Mini, Paperwhite	No, not our library. Small town in a rural area. Their funding was cut horribly this year so no budget for extras.

Yesterday, 09:02 AM	#38875
Renate Onyx-maniac Posts: 4,541 Karma: 22077803 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6	I don't know what country you're in Hemmi, but this is a tiny print. Some good soul could print and mail you one if it cost them just a stamp.

Yesterday, 06:17 PM	#38880
Hemmi Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,663 Karma: 18006732 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: Sonys, Nooks, Kobo Libra, Forma, Mini, Paperwhite	I'm in the United States. Next town with a bigger library would be a good 120 miles away. JSwolf, the phone screen works well enough to make a phone call or send a short text. That's all I use it for. Buttons on an ereader are far superior and that is a hill I will die on.