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Fungi · 02-03-2013, 07:05 AM

The materials for this preinter are a UV curable acrylic based plastic. They have a formula that has the properties of ABS, so it should be comparable to ABS as far as weight goes. The strength of this machine is I can make anything I want without any mold cost, but the materials are not as cheap as they need to be to really be competitive. However for really small parts there is a sweet spot. ;)

In time the cost of material will go down and the strength will improve. I have the latest and greatest machine available today. It's actually the first one sold! ShapeWays doesn't even have this machine yet!!! LOL I'm focusing on micro for now, but we will see what evolves.

Fumbles · 02-03-2013, 07:17 AM

That thing is just awesome. The possibilities are keeping me up at night !

You can also make some wild scale items for crawlers. The scaler crowd is probably drooling over the possibilities...

Did a tech come help you set it up?

Fungi · 02-03-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RunsWithScissors

That thing is just awesome. The possibilities are keeping me up at night !

I know!!!

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Originally Posted by RunsWithScissors

You can also make some wild scale items for crawlers. The scaler crowd is probably drooling over the possibilities...

I am working on a HiLift Jack. My buddy has to fix a problem with the file. :( Yep I am having a blast. So many possibilities.

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Originally Posted by RunsWithScissors

Did a tech come help you set it up?

That happens Monday, so Tuesday I should have some parts printed! I'm planning on some rims, the new versions of the chassis and a bunch of the 1/8" tubing parts.

T_Tank · 02-03-2013, 12:34 PM

I could only imagine that with the tollerances of your machine you could possibly make prototypes of gearboxes an even axles, heck even the possibility of moa styled axles making something like a micro clod...

Another chassi idea micro clodbuster with 3D printed bodies!

angelicgundam90 · 02-03-2013, 01:03 PM

The 3d printed parts work great for vacuum forming. Just saying

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Intashu · 02-03-2013, 01:04 PM

Got plans for printing rims as well?

jprock · 02-03-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by angelicgundam90

The 3d printed parts work great for vacuum forming. Just saying

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Great idea! Got any plans to set up a vacuum former? You could use it to make the body panels for your chasis too. Or make a Jeep Xj body in lexan and I would literally fly to you give you a hug, cry from joy and give you my first born.

Fungi · 02-03-2013, 01:26 PM

Yes rims and vacuum forming molds are part of the plan!

DANALLY · 02-03-2013, 01:49 PM

You r going to need some help!!! I'm in for moving from the desert to the forest!

Fumbles · 02-03-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fungi

Yes rims and vacuum forming molds are part of the plan!

The Great Kreskin forsees you getting no sleep in your future...

Monster Truck anyone???

razors 33 · 02-03-2013, 07:48 PM

but then you'd miss all the ufo's overhead

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Originally Posted by DANALLY

You r going to need some help!!! I'm in for moving from the desert to the forest!

Fungi · 02-04-2013, 09:56 AM

Gmade-R1?

chevy55 · 02-04-2013, 10:08 AM

That looks close enough to a R1 for me

Fungi · 02-04-2013, 03:21 PM

It is making parts! Here is the very first prototype run of the rims, Specter chassis and a few HiLift Jacks! yeehaw!

Making Micro 4X4 Parts on a 3D Printer! - YouTube

Fungi · 02-04-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy55

That looks close enough to a R1 for me

It's really difficult to find good quality images from dead on side, top, etc. that aren't distorted from the camera lens. >.<

T_Tank · 02-04-2013, 05:40 PM

can't wait to see what the first prototype looks like all setup defiantly gonna look awsome.

BADASSPONY · 02-04-2013, 05:49 PM

That is awesome!!!! I'd love to have that chassis for my micro!!!

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JavelinSST390 · 02-05-2013, 08:32 AM

WOW! Can't wait to get my hands on one of these chassis, and can't wait to see what you do next!

jprock · 02-05-2013, 12:52 PM

When will you be printing chassis? And then selling them?

Fungi · 02-08-2013, 06:34 PM

Things have not gone perfectly smoothly, but I am working them out. New machine, finishing, etc. I finally made some usable parts! These were dyed black. They look gray but it's my lighting. I like showing detail in the darker regions so it's highlighted. The frame that is primered looks incredibly smooth!

The Specter is equipped with Trail Trekker drivetrain, semi droop shock springs and the rims are 1/8" offset.

Don't know when or how much they will cost, it's not easy to determine the actual cost of materials... I also have to test these products vigorously. Things should go much faster now that the printer is here.

We are using the visijet crystal material that came in the machine. Next week we will be changing it over to the ABS material.

02-03-2013, 07:05 AM	#81
Fungi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Forest Floor Posts: 1,108	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o The materials for this preinter are a UV curable acrylic based plastic. They have a formula that has the properties of ABS, so it should be comparable to ABS as far as weight goes. The strength of this machine is I can make anything I want without any mold cost, but the materials are not as cheap as they need to be to really be competitive. However for really small parts there is a sweet spot. ;) In time the cost of material will go down and the strength will improve. I have the latest and greatest machine available today. It's actually the first one sold! ShapeWays doesn't even have this machine yet!!! LOL I'm focusing on micro for now, but we will see what evolves.

02-03-2013, 07:17 AM	#82
Fumbles Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 636	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o That thing is just awesome. The possibilities are keeping me up at night ! You can also make some wild scale items for crawlers. The scaler crowd is probably drooling over the possibilities... Did a tech come help you set it up?

02-03-2013, 12:34 PM	#84
T_Tank Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hells basement Posts: 284	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o I could only imagine that with the tollerances of your machine you could possibly make prototypes of gearboxes an even axles, heck even the possibility of moa styled axles making something like a micro clod... Another chassi idea micro clodbuster with 3D printed bodies!

02-03-2013, 01:04 PM	#86
Intashu Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Champlin, MN Posts: 507	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o Got plans for printing rims as well?

02-03-2013, 01:26 PM	#88
Fungi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Forest Floor Posts: 1,108	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o Yes rims and vacuum forming molds are part of the plan!

02-03-2013, 01:03 PM	#85
angelicgundam90 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 54	The 3d printed parts work great for vacuum forming. Just saying Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2

02-03-2013, 01:49 PM	#89
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o You r going to need some help!!! I'm in for moving from the desert to the forest!

02-04-2013, 09:56 AM	#92
Fungi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Forest Floor Posts: 1,108	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o Gmade-R1?

02-04-2013, 10:08 AM	#93
chevy55 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nor*Cal Cameronpark Posts: 510	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o That looks close enough to a R1 for me

02-04-2013, 03:21 PM	#94
Fungi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Forest Floor Posts: 1,108	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o It is making parts! Here is the very first prototype run of the rims, Specter chassis and a few HiLift Jacks! yeehaw! Making Micro 4X4 Parts on a 3D Printer! - YouTube

02-04-2013, 05:40 PM	#96
T_Tank Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hells basement Posts: 284	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o can't wait to see what the first prototype looks like all setup defiantly gonna look awsome.

02-04-2013, 05:49 PM	#97
BADASSPONY Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Huntertown, In Posts: 776	That is awesome!!!! I'd love to have that chassis for my micro!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

02-05-2013, 08:32 AM	#98
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o WOW! Can't wait to get my hands on one of these chassis, and can't wait to see what you do next!

02-05-2013, 12:52 PM	#99
jprock Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CO Posts: 138	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o When will you be printing chassis? And then selling them?

02-08-2013, 06:34 PM	#100
Fungi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Forest Floor Posts: 1,108	Re: Jim's Specter! O.o Things have not gone perfectly smoothly, but I am working them out. New machine, finishing, etc. I finally made some usable parts! These were dyed black. They look gray but it's my lighting. I like showing detail in the darker regions so it's highlighted. The frame that is primered looks incredibly smooth! The Specter is equipped with Trail Trekker drivetrain, semi droop shock springs and the rims are 1/8" offset. Don't know when or how much they will cost, it's not easy to determine the actual cost of materials... I also have to test these products vigorously. Things should go much faster now that the printer is here. We are using the visijet crystal material that came in the machine. Next week we will be changing it over to the ABS material.

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