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Old 24-11-2014, 04:03 PM   #31
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NASA is working on an idea of a 3D printer that you could land on another planet or the moon and it builds a shelter for future space travellers to occupy. Utilises the moon dust it gathers and turns it into cement that it 'prints' into the shelter.
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Old 24-11-2014, 06:38 PM   #32
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NASA is working on an idea of a 3D printer that you could land on another planet or the moon and it builds a shelter for future space travellers to occupy. Utilises the moon dust it gathers and turns it into cement that it 'prints' into the shelter.

Yeah...right, what's your source for that?
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Old 24-06-2019, 11:53 AM   #33
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Anybody have the CAD drawing for the FG Cup Holder Additional Centre Fill Insert ??
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Old 24-06-2019, 12:31 PM   #34
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I made up a quick design: (I took this photo because I "upgraded" my centre console lid to leather! Those are my clip-on sunnies resting in there BTW.)



(It needs to be printed in ABS plastic or some other heat resistant plastic.)
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Old 24-06-2019, 04:25 PM   #35
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Ohh yeah nice work man, did you create the design with trial and error?

Can't find anything online regarding dimensions.


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I made up a quick design: (I took this photo because I "upgraded" my centre console lid to leather! Those are my clip-on sunnies resting in there BTW.)

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(It needs to be printed in ABS plastic or some other heat resistant plastic.)
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Old 24-06-2019, 04:45 PM   #36
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Download OPENSCAD and generate an .STL file from a .scad file with this in it:


// Defaults for curved surfaces
$fa=0.5; // default minimum facet angle is now 0.5
$fs=0.5; // default minimum facet size is now 0.5 mm

height=23;
middle=81;
drinks=72;
ctrspan=19;
offset=4.5;

module shape (radius1, radius2, height, r2offset, main) {
difference () {
if (main == 1) {
union () {
cylinder (r=radius1-2, r2=radius1,h=2);
translate ([0,0,2]) cylinder (r=radius1, h=height - 4);
translate ([0,0,height - 2]) cylinder (r=radius1, r2=radius1-2,h=2);
}
} else {
cylinder (r=radius1,h=height);
}
if (main == 1) {
translate ([offset, r2offset,-1]) cylinder (r=radius2, h=height + 2);
translate ([offset, -r2offset,-1]) cylinder (r=radius2, h=height + 2);
} else {
translate ([offset, r2offset,-1]) cylinder (r=radius2, h=height + 2);
translate ([offset, -r2offset,-1]) cylinder (r=radius2, h=height + 2);
}
if (main == 1) {
translate ([offset, r2offset,-1]) cylinder (r=radius2 + 3, r2=radius2, h=1 + 2);
translate ([offset, -r2offset,-1]) cylinder (r=radius2 + 3, r2=radius2, h=1 + 2);
translate ([offset, r2offset,height-2]) cylinder (r=radius2, r2=radius2 + 2, h=1 + 2);
translate ([offset, -r2offset,height-2]) cylinder (r=radius2, r2=radius2 + 2, h=1 + 2);
}
}
}

module divider () {
difference () {
shape (middle/2, drinks/2, height, 36+ctrspan/2, 1);
translate ([0,0,2]) shape (middle/2-4, drinks/2+4, height, 36+ctrspan/2, 0);
}
}

divider ();
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Old 24-06-2019, 08:14 PM   #37
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Ohh yeah nice work man, did you create the design with trial and error?

Can't find anything online regarding dimensions.
No, I measured the cup holders, added the values in to my design and printed it. It's not perfect, but it was close enough. Actually, if I made it perfect by trial and error, then it wouldn't hold drinks as well as it does, I think.
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Old 05-03-2022, 03:41 PM   #38
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Default Re: Anyone into 3D printing ?

Obviously this technology continues to evolve, and presumably get cheaper.

My big question is how easy is it to 3D scan an original, modify it, and print it (or have it printed)?

Or even merge different designs.

I thinking of something complex, like a new Facia to allow say an SZ2 ICC to be grafted into an SY.

And what's the resolution like, especially on complex curves? Stuff that I've seen previously was fine provided it started with a flat surface, but printing something like dinner plate was extremely coarse.
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Old 05-03-2022, 04:02 PM   #39
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Obviously this technology continues to evolve, and presumably get cheaper.

My big question is how easy is it to 3D scan an original, modify it, and print it (or have it printed)?

Or even merge different designs.

I thinking of something complex, like a new Facia to allow say an SZ2 ICC to be grafted into an SY.

And what's the resolution like, especially on complex curves? Stuff that I've seen previously was fine provided it started with a flat surface, but printing something like dinner plate was extremely coarse.
this is the part id like to know
some things you need to scan from one side then the opposite side and they would need to be merged for printing
like doing a fan speed dial to push on to the switch on the dash
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Old 12-08-2022, 12:22 PM   #40
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So abbit of a mine thread, but anyone got and ford STL links or files, trying to find some stuff to print and maybe help learn printing.
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Old 24-01-2023, 06:41 PM   #41
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Small topic mine here BUT does anyone have like Ford Falcon related STL or files or links,
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Old 24-01-2023, 06:58 PM   #42
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Small topic mine here BUT does anyone have like Ford Falcon related STL or files or links,
Looking at Thingiverse, there a a couple of Falcon related designs, you could borrow bits from one to blend into another.

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q...&sort=relevant
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Old 04-02-2023, 06:28 PM   #43
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While this threads still up, i'll say i have 2 3d printers, 1 just a chinese one i've modified into a great little printer and another one is a CoreXY style printer i build from scratch my self (multiple heads with volcano hotends, big geared extruder for high speeds, running BTT SKR2 board with silent drivers/lcd screen/all that) and is also a fantastic printer. Flawless every time i boot it up.

Printed heaps of self designed bits and bobs for falcons. Designed up a couple piece's about 2 years ago that fit into the door handle of my BF when it pulled off (like they all do), glued them in and gave me good solid posts to screw into down the factory plastic weld holes. Things been solid ever since.

Thought about redesigning/refining it and selling them or doing repairs on peoples doors with them at once point lol.

Lots of other random bits and pieces around. I would mind trying to scan my FPV roof clock shell and print a new one thats not shattered but its all time i never seem to have....

Really want to design and print a good "under radio" mount for gauges/push button start/etc .....i started the design but again time....
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Old 04-02-2023, 06:56 PM   #44
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While this threads still up, i'll say i have 2 3d printers, 1 just a chinese one i've modified into a great little printer and another one is a CoreXY style printer i build from scratch my self (multiple heads with volcano hotends, big geared extruder for high speeds, running BTT SKR2 board with silent drivers/lcd screen/all that) and is also a fantastic printer. Flawless every time i boot it up.

Printed heaps of self designed bits and bobs for falcons. Designed up a couple piece's about 2 years ago that fit into the door handle of my BF when it pulled off (like they all do), glued them in and gave me good solid posts to screw into down the factory plastic weld holes. Things been solid ever since.

Thought about redesigning/refining it and selling them or doing repairs on peoples doors with them at once point lol.

Lots of other random bits and pieces around. I would mind trying to scan my FPV roof clock shell and print a new one thats not shattered but its all time i never seem to have....

Really want to design and print a good "under radio" mount for gauges/push button start/etc .....i started the design but again time....
Would love some stl files if ya have them or thought about uploading to thingiverse or cults?
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