Rob's 3D Printing Nerdery 2.0

[robertjpjr]

Printed TRX4 Bumpers

[robertjpjr]

Might do a redesign of the front bumper with a winch fairlead. Probably should have done that to begin with.

Next up is a plow system.

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Might do a redesign of the front bumper with a winch fairlead. Probably should have done that to begin with.

Next up is a plow system.

Nice job, as always... can't wait to see ur plow and mount for it....
I like the bumpers.....

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[robertjpjr]

Very kind, thank you.

I am designing the plow system now. I was using l shaped aluminum. Mounting the plow static at a 45 degree angle. Using the winch to raise and lower it.

I hope to design something that will allow strength, but also the ability to rotate the plow left and right, while raising and lowering.
Scale is secondary, but also would be nice.

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Very kind, thank you.

I am designing the plow system now. I was using l shaped aluminum. Mounting the plow static at a 45 degree angle. Using the winch to raise and lower it.

I hope to design something that will allow strength, but also the ability to rotate the plow left and right, while raising and lowering.
Scale is secondary, but also would be nice.

Creating slot for a winch in the bumper would b nice..... let me know when u do it.... also this bumper would look amazing too

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[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Very kind, thank you.

I am designing the plow system now. I was using l shaped aluminum. Mounting the plow static at a 45 degree angle. Using the winch to raise and lower it.

I hope to design something that will allow strength, but also the ability to rotate the plow left and right, while raising and lowering.
Scale is secondary, but also would be nice.

Found these online, may b will help you with ideas for mounting

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[robertjpjr]

Revision 1.0

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Revision 1.0

So the brackets go under the bumper and crewing onto the frame, where extra holes need to be made, right?

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[robertjpjr]

Yes everything will be bolt on. For ease of maintenance / if a part breaks / if I want to run without a plow.

The mounting holes "SHOULD" be compatible with axial bolt pattern. If my maths we're correct. Aside from the lower of the 3 frame / bumper mounts.

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Yes everything will be bolt on. For ease of maintenance / if a part breaks / if I want to run without a plow.

The mounting holes "SHOULD" be compatible with axial bolt pattern. If my maths we're correct. Aside from the lower of the 3 frame / bumper mounts.

Ok....should b interesting to see how much can printed parts withstand as brackets...
Here what in had on my scx10 b4


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[robertjpjr]

Ya time will tell. Made the parts 5mm thick, so I'm hoping it will hold up.

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Ya time will tell. Made the parts 5mm thick, so I'm hoping it will hold up.

Can't wait

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[robertjpjr]

Revision 2.0

A bit of fitment trial and error, added a few small things.
Instead of just holes for the bumper mount, I made it so it can slide a bit forward and back. In case I change bodies or need to align better.
Removed some material for fitment reasons.
Added a spot for the winch hook to attach. To raise and lower the plow.
The bumper now has a fairlead as well.
Last but not least, I did thicken / reinforce some potential weak spots.
Printing now, will post photos when I'm done assembly.



Revision 1.0 photos

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Revision 2.0

A bit of fitment trial and error, added a few small things.
Instead of just holes for the bumper mount, I made it so it can slide a bit forward and back. In case I change bodies or need to align better.
Removed some material for fitment reasons.
Added a spot for the winch hook to attach. To raise and lower the plow.
The bumper now has a fairlead as well.
Last but not least, I did thicken / reinforce some potential weak spots.
Printing now, will post photos when I'm done assembly.



Revision 1.0 photos

Looks good, but u think it will b too light?

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[robertjpjr]

I have a piece of lead that I use for my plows. I zip tie it on. Otherwise, it would be too light.

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

I have a piece of lead that I use for my plows. I zip tie it on. Otherwise, it would be too light.

Question, how difficult will it be to add to the bumper the top part like in the pictures unsent u before?

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[robertjpjr]

To make a bumper like this, would be very easy.

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

To make a bumper like this, would be very easy.

Yes


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[robertjpjr]

Got everything installed and working. Might need a better servo for turning the plow. I did have to disable low / high gear servo because I was using all 6 ports. I may get an 8ch rx.

DERP in looking at the pictures, I see that the winch is on the servo horn. Must have slipped off while I was carrying the truck. It hooks to the plow.







Short video

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ap69_oAJ8pjhjWjMqXCwtcKziNbs

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by robertjpjr

Got everything installed and working. Might need a better servo for turning the plow. I did have to disable low / high gear servo because I was using all 6 ports. I may get an 8ch rx.

DERP in looking at the pictures, I see that the winch is on the servo horn. Must have slipped off while I was carrying the truck. It hooks to the plow.







Short video

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ap69_oAJ8pjhjWjMqXCwtcKziNbs

Sweet

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