3d Printing/Modeling

[Dguy210]

15 minutes ago, Aaron Datsun said:

 

That is a good idea, the other option would be to add-in in Cura post processing to change Z resolution at that height then back to much higher after?

 

Yeah, I thought about something like that afterwards. At the end of the day laziness won out and I ended up just letting it run overnight. I don't remember if you had a clear plastic face plate or not from the video. I might have to measure the other one and cut it on the laser cutter.

 

I'm thinking I might need to design one of these for the 1200, they use an inductive tach which is not compatible with my KA swap. But their design is much simpler (basically just a squat round cylinder).

Edited September 6, 2021 by Dguy210

[Aaron Datsun]

26 minutes ago, Dguy210 said:

Yeah, I thought about something like that afterwards. At the end of the day laziness won out and I ended up just letting it run overnight. I don't remember if you had a clear plastic face plate or not from the video. I might have to measure the other one and cut it on the laser cutter.

 

I'm thinking I might need to design one of these for the 1200, they use an inductive tach which is not compatible with my KA swap. But their design is much simpler (basically just a squat round cylinder).

On this tach there is no provision for a glass I can probably add one just don't know exactly how. That being said I did just start making the acrylic covers for the stock gauges this weekend.

 

 

[Aaron Datsun]

9 hours ago, Dguy210 said:

Yeah, I thought about something like that afterwards. At the end of the day laziness won out and I ended up just letting it run overnight. I don't remember if you had a clear plastic face plate or not from the video. I might have to measure the other one and cut it on the laser cutter.

 

I'm thinking I might need to design one of these for the 1200, they use an inductive tach which is not compatible with my KA swap. But their design is much simpler (basically just a squat round cylinder).

Also I am super stoked to see that someone else printed something I made. It is a cool feeling.

[Aaron Datsun]

Been still chugging away on 510 small projects now that the large projects are done. Check out the latest 3d model. It is a printable center console, looking at the print time and the amount of chopping I had to do, I would suggest building the thing out of something else, maybe light MDF then covering with vinyl? Who knows, what I know if I can "build" this on the printer while I am at work making money...

[Aaron Datsun]

I am not liking how the center console is working out. my settings or 3d printer aren't doing a good job and I am getting warping. In other news I am still plugging away on my Tachometer design I got it fully in the car today.

 

[Dguy210]

On 9/13/2021 at 12:12 AM, Aaron Datsun said:

Been still chugging away on 510 small projects now that the large projects are done. Check out the latest 3d model. It is a printable center console, looking at the print time and the amount of chopping I had to do, I would suggest building the thing out of something else, maybe light MDF then covering with vinyl? Who knows, what I know if I can "build" this on the printer while I am at work making money...

 

Based on that design I would just 3D print the "corner" pieces and use some kind of other flat material for the well flat bits, plywood, acrylic etc.. 

[Aaron Datsun]

2 hours ago, Dguy210 said:

 

Based on that design I would just 3D print the "corner" pieces and use some kind of other flat material for the well flat bits, plywood, acrylic etc.. 

 

That is what I was thinking about doing I have been toying with the idea of exporting the sides as .DXF files and using a laser to cut out some wood. I haven't decided whether it makes sense to cover it for Vinyl or just paint it. I was leaning towards vinyl. Realistically I realized I was trying to get too much done considering I have the Williams car show in a few weeks, and I want to just ensure the car is drivable. I really like the idea of just making the corner/side pieces thank you for that advice.

[Aaron Datsun]

My shift knob is all sorts of messed up. So I decided to make my own. I have done a couple test prints. I will do a full test print later today.

[Aaron Datsun]

Here I what that looks like in real life, definitely not perfect

[Aaron Datsun]

The Tachometer has been working amazing! I also made some shift knobs, and a new instagram emblem!

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUyNe-kPQGs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

 

 

Edited October 8, 2021 by Aaron Datsun

[Aaron Datsun]

Anyone look at creating intake manifold to run ITBs? Via 3d printing versus making from metal?

[Str8jacket]

I have considered it for my down draft Weber's onto vg33. More as a mock, I have got onto a foundry that specialises in one off's and small runs. I am looking at a 3d scanner in the future as I think that would be the easiest way. 

I'm not sure what filament you are considering, I use mainly petg. I don't thing it would hold up long term. I've seen where people bake the print after to further strengthen it. But on side drafts with an exhaust manifold close I don't like its chances. 

[Aaron Datsun]

23 minutes ago, Str8jacket said:

I have considered it for my down draft Weber's onto vg33. More as a mock, I have got onto a foundry that specialises in one off's and small runs. I am looking at a 3d scanner in the future as I think that would be the easiest way. 

I'm not sure what filament you are considering, I use mainly petg. I don't thing it would hold up long term. I've seen where people bake the print after to further strengthen it. But on side drafts with an exhaust manifold close I don't like its chances. 

That is where I was leaning with wide drafts and the exhaust right there as well.

 

Also I was leaning towards a nylon carbon filament supposedly good up to about 200* F

Edited October 17, 2021 by Aaron Datsun
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[Str8jacket]

Ill have to look into that filament. 

[RMPCTek]

On 8/8/2021 at 7:54 AM, Dguy210 said:

👌Can I get the STL so i 3D print a couple for my 310? 🙂

 

I can Share with this awesome community my 3d designs for our beloved Ratsun's!!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4903525 (Steering wheel boss cover) - Nothing special but very usefull!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4903509 (Shift Knob)

 

[Dguy210]

1 hour ago, RMPCTek said:

👌Can I get the STL so i 3D print a couple for my 310? 🙂

 

I can Share with this awesome community my 3d designs for our beloved Ratsun's!!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4903525 (Steering wheel boss cover) - Nothing special but very usefull!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4903509 (Shift Knob)

 

 

 

These won't fit a 310. B110 coupe only, they'd bolt up to a sedan but the sedan uses one extra bolt hole and a completely different style of vent. 

 

A few things though:

1. these won't print as one piece easily on a standard size 200mm printer.

2. I'm also somewhat reluctant to share the file for these as I do print and sell them at some of the meets.

3. I've never been super happy with quality of the model I designed (yes, I realize the bit of contradiction here). I actually have a couple different versions of this file at this point depending on print orientation (i.e, if printed upright it uses a lip to cover the metal grate, if printed flat it doesn't).

 

FYI there is a company out of Aus that makes very good reproductions of the 1200 vents at this point. I've posted the link in my other 3D printing thread before.

 

My latest build:

 

 

 

What I'm working on next (small test piece for edge curve), will be a gauge pod/phone holder mount that also covers up the common crack on the dash and ties into the bolt on the back of the dash. Will curve over the front edge for a width to cover the crack and then give a flat platform for different mounts, still in design phase to get it tie in correctly to the back bolt.

[RMPCTek]

1 hour ago, Dguy210 said:

 

 

These won't fit a 310. B110 coupe only, they'd bolt up to a sedan but the sedan uses one extra bolt hole and a completely different style of vent. 

 

A few things though:

1. these won't print as one piece easily on a standard size 200mm printer.

2. I'm also somewhat reluctant to share the file for these as I do print and sell them at some of the meets.

3. I've never been super happy with quality of the model I designed (yes, I realize the bit of contradiction here). I actually have a couple different versions of this file at this point depending on print orientation (i.e, if printed upright it uses a lip to cover the metal grate, if printed flat it doesn't).

 

FYI there is a company out of Aus that makes very good reproductions of the 1200 vents at this point. I've posted the link in my other 3D printing thread before.

 

My latest build:

 

 

 

What I'm working on next (small test piece for edge curve), will be a gauge pod/phone holder mount that also covers up the common crack on the dash and ties into the bolt on the back of the dash. Will curve over the front edge for a width to cover the crack and then give a flat platform for different mounts, still in design phase to get it tie in correctly to the back bolt.

I understand! I have tried to design in Fusion but to no avail.. I have the ones form my b110 sedan but they are a "little" rough.. I know that i would have to print in two different peices then glue and some prep work before paint but to me that's part of the fun 🙂

Not trying to ruin your business or anything just wanted to print one pair for myself!! Thanks anyway and greetings from Portugal!!!

[Dguy210]

1 hour ago, RMPCTek said:

I understand! I have tried to design in Fusion but to no avail.. I have the ones form my b110 sedan but they are a "little" rough.. I know that i would have to print in two different peices then glue and some prep work before paint but to me that's part of the fun 🙂

Not trying to ruin your business or anything just wanted to print one pair for myself!! Thanks anyway and greetings from Portugal!!!

No worries. I'm a bit unclear here though. Do you want them for a 310 which as far as I know never used a plastic vent, or do you want them for a B110?

 

For a 310 if you're trying to adapt them, this would be a better model as a starting point as it lacks the weird curve the B110 has. Personally I'd attach on a 310 with tape or some removable adhesive instead of screws. Note: I can send you the STL but this does not correctly fit a B110.... probably could be made to work but I found it easier to redesign from the ground up the second time.

If you've had trouble with Fusion I'd suggest looking at something like Tinkercad. Web based interface and much more user friendly at the expense of less features though.

 

Link to the commercial ones to just for reference:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143964181649?hash=item2184ef1491:g:yBIAAOSwN3BgPFm5