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Started with a rough quick printed block to see if I had all my measurements correct.
fit pretty well, had to tweak it a bit to get everything to line up.
second attempt with the look I was going for.
Now onto a full print!
More rough fitting.
Not bolted down, but fitting pretty good. Need to adjust the TPI molding to fit inline exactly.
I printed it with a carbon fiber PLA, but for the final version I plan to skin it in carbon fiber, or attempt to, paint to match. Let me know what you think of the look! opinions/criticism welcome! still working on the final look.
Been awhile since I have posted an update. lots of work to get the angles and gaps just right, but after putting the grill insert in it just didn't look right, didnt fit the look of the rest of the car.
Tried a another look,and that was no good.
So i redesigned the opening while working on the gaps and thined it out to more of a slot,
gaps where much better but wasnt a fan of how it looked. So I mixed the thinned out slot and the original design, gaps are perfect other then the top lining up with the door (current design printing out right now should be spot on). For the print coming out now, I am planning to do a slight finishing job just see how it could look finished.
Thanks for looking!
It's always great to see functional 3D prints, and its a great looking addition to your C4. How long did it take to print? I'm surprised you used PLA as it's an organic polymer, so it will biodegrade over time.
It's always great to see functional 3D prints, and its a great looking addition to your C4. How long did it take to print? I'm surprised you used PLA as it's an organic polymer, so it will biodegrade over time.
It took roughly 3 days, but I am working on getting the time down to about a day. The carbon fiber PLA is fairly cheap and strong for the design and fitting process. Still not sure what I will use for the final version, nylon carbon fiber (pricey), or ABS maybe?
It took roughly 3 days, but I am working on getting the time down to about a day. The carbon fiber PLA is fairly cheap and strong for the design and fitting process. Still not sure what I will use for the final version, nylon carbon fiber (pricey), or ABS maybe?
Good luck with your printing, and keep us posted on your developments. What are you doing to reduce the print time? Bigger nozzle, less infill?
I got my first 3D printer about 6 months ago (an Ender 3). It's taken a while, but I've finally gotten my printer tuned, tweaked and calibrated pretty well for PLA. I just recently started experimenting with PETG and I'm getting OK results. Definitely room for improvement, but that's half the fun.
Good luck with your printing, and keep us posted on your developments. What are you doing to reduce the print time? Bigger nozzle, less infill?
I got my first 3D printer about 6 months ago (an Ender 3). It's taken a while, but I've finally gotten my printer tuned, tweaked and calibrated pretty well for PLA. I just recently started experimenting with PETG and I'm getting OK results. Definitely room for improvement, but that's half the fun.
Ender 3 is a great starting printer. Exactly, went to a .06 nozzle, less infill and different infill patterns, design changes to limit the need for some supports, and still playing with wall thicknesses. Will definitely update with as it progresses. PETG is great once you get it dialed in, sticks well and pretty strong.
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Originally Posted by jiko90
It is a lot of fun, endless possibilities if you know CAD.
Yep! I use the 3D printers at the ASU Innovations center and their lasers. My older son has been doing CAD/AutoDesk for 15 years(ish) and does awesome work. I really never thought of doing something that large, but I did go over to a 3D printing shop in Phx to see if I could do a plastic manifold. That would be AWESOME! Yours does look great none the less. Good work.
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Been awhile since I have posted an update. lots of work to get the angles and gaps just right, but after putting the grill insert in it just didn't look right, didnt fit the look of the rest of the car.
Tried a another look,and that was no good.
So i redesigned the opening while working on the gaps and thined it out to more of a slot,
gaps where much better but wasnt a fan of how it looked. So I mixed the thinned out slot and the original design, gaps are perfect other then the top lining up with the door (current design printing out right now should be spot on). For the print coming out now, I am planning to do a slight finishing job just see how it could look finished.
Thanks for looking!
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