but I think it might be!

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    Uh, question. What if you don’t have a 3D printer, but need something 3D printed? I’ve asked around, and there are no 3D printers available in this area. Is there an online fabrication service you can use? I want to get a higher profile D-pad for my Switch Lite, to replace the crappy one Nintendo put in there by default. Unfortunately, there’s limited size tolerance, and it seems that specific equipment is required.

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4073473

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      Reddit had a community called something like 3dprintmything where you could post what you were looking for and get bids from folks who could get it to you. I dunno if we have anything like that here.

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      Stratasys, Protolabs, Shapeways, Hubs, etc. Tons of options out there. Search 3D printing and your closest city and I’m sure there will be something.

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      Search 3D print service bureau or prototype shop. There’s a ton that’ll ship. Which country?

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      I had this exact question last week. Found a UK based hub service with providers in many countries. Search for Treatstock and see if you find it useful.

      Ps. I’m not affiliated, not an ad bot, etc.

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      Of you have a model file there’s services online, someone else jlpcb and I’m pretty sure shape ways is still a thing. You usually can fine printing services on eBay too.