CyberGrid – Physical Pixel Display Shell

Description

• CyberGrid transforms your smartphone screen into a real-time physical pixel display.
• By placing the phone directly behind the grid, multiple screen pixels are blended inside each square cell and projected through a thin diffusion layer — creating a bold, macro-pixel effect driven purely by structure.
• Turn your favorite movies, animations, music videos, or short clips into a stylized pixel experience.
• No apps. No filters. Just physics.

Internal Dimensions

Maximum supported phone size:
155 mm (L) × 80 mm (W) × 13.2 mm (T)

Compatible with smartphones up to 6.1–6.3 inch display size within these limits.

iPhone 11–17 models generally fit (including most standard protective cases).
Please verify your phone dimensions before printing.
 

Print & Material Requirements

Front Panel – Pixel Screen

1️⃣ Material

Print the front panel using PLA Basic White.
Bambu PLA Basic White is recommended. This model is calibrated for this material.
Other white PLA filaments may work only if their translucency and diffusion properties are very similar.

Light diffusion directly affects pixel sharpness and color accuracy.

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2️⃣ Build Plate & Settings

A smooth PEI build plate is required.

The first two layers use a reduced layer height, so surface flatness and adhesion are critical.

Please ensure:
    •    Automatic bed leveling is enabled
    •    The build plate is clean

Textured or alternative plates may reduce first-layer quality.

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3️⃣ Do NOT Use

⚠️ Avoid the following materials:
    •    Translucent PLA
    •    Translucent PETG
    •    PETG White
    •    Colored PLA

These materials significantly change light transmission and may reduce pixel accuracy.

Assembly

As shown in the assembly diagrams in the PDF.
Insert the phone and secure it using the side clips.

Usage

     1.    Select your favorite video content.
     2.    Set your phone brightness to maximum.
     3.    Insert the phone into CyberGrid.

For best visual results:
     •    Use in moderate or low ambient light.
     •    Avoid strong direct lighting.

CyberGrid supports both landscape and portrait viewing.