3d printer for rc parts

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Link will also get you a windows copy. I found we can get a license from this link, as long as we are enthusiasts , not manufacturers


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You can have up to $100K in sales before having to go to a paid license so that should cover making crawler parts.

[vwdaveb]

May want to try this cloud based cad, www.vectrary.com , seems pretty good

[stormridersp]

I'm looking, most of anything, to be able to fab my own custom suspension arms and parts for a complete custom rig. The project is a near perfect scale replica of a famous group b rally car so it will probably be put to some abuse and although I prefer the arms and general suspension parts to be the weak link, the first to break parts, I would also like to be able to run the car without breaking it every time out.

How resilient and durable can these 3d printed parts be?

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by stormridersp

I'm looking, most of anything, to be able to fab my own custom suspension arms and parts for a complete custom rig. The project is a near perfect scale replica of a famous group b rally car so it will probably be put to some abuse and although I prefer the arms and general suspension parts to be the weak link, the first to break parts, I would also like to be able to run the car without breaking it every time out.

How resilient and durable can these 3d printed parts be?

With proper design and the right materials you make 3D printed RC car parts that work and hold up to use.

Check out the Open RC Truggy Project:

[robertjpjr]

The setup I use is 123D Design from Autocad. Free, fairly intuitive, has everything I need. I push the STL to my printer using Repetier software. Uses a version of Cura for slicing.

[mikemcE]

Getting dialed in for both PETG and PLA. No stringing, got heat and speed fine tuned now.



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[vwdaveb]

Did you do those or are they available for download? That cooler looks better ten mine. Ha Ha

[skyjockey]

Originally Posted by vwdaveb

Did you do those or are they available for download? That cooler looks better ten mine. Ha Ha

I second this,
Looks awesome !!

Which printer did you get again mike?
I just got the monoprice printer but haven't set it up yet

[mikemcE]

Thanks, I’m getting there. The Coleman cooler and bottles are straight from thingaverse.
I’m running the select plus, got a great deal on it.


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[skyjockey]

I got the select plus too. Hope you don't mind my picking your brain lol
Maybe what you have figured as good starting point for the sample material it came with. Haven't bought a spool yet until I know what to get

[mikemcE]

PLA set at 210 bed at 60.
I used the newest version of CURA, set things as the sample files to start


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[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

PLA set at 210 bed at 60.
I used the newest version of CURA, set things as the sample files to start


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As I play more, I’m getting better and stronger prints @200c bed at 50c


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[mikemcE]

Long week of testing. Back to 210@50 I did calibrate the extruder and it was overextruding, but that was my stringing issue, and now all retraction is spot on. Last set of inner fenders turned out crisp, clean and strong. Seat is scaled up 1000%, worked out well.



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[vwdaveb]

What did you adjust to over come the over extending? Multiplier?

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[mikemcE]

Turned the flow from 100% to 98%. Made a massive difference in stringing. My retraction settings didn’t help, when I dropped it down, I saw the difference immediately.


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[spoo76]

I was going to pick up a MonoPrice after reading this thread, but was just given an old SolidDoodle for free. score! It seems to be the original V1 (they are now up to V4 or V5 I believe) which should help me get my feet wet.
I'll definitely be spending more time on YouTube and forums now lol.
I haven't seen much on YouTube for the V1 so any links or tips on the SolidDoodle are appreciated.

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[skyjockey]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Long week of testing. Back to 210@50 I did calibrate the extruder and it was overextruding, but that was my stringing issue, and now all retraction is spot on. Last set of inner fenders turned out crisp, clean and strong. Seat is scaled up 1000%, worked out well.
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Great info, someday I'll actually set mine up lol,
Have been specifically looking for the inner fender files, where did you find them? What search for?

[mikemcE]

Thingaverse, Wraith inner fenders https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q...75a6f08e3848db


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[vwdaveb]

Originally Posted by skyjockey

Great info, someday I'll actually set mine up lol,
Have been specifically looking for the inner fender files, where did you find them? What search for?

Use yeggi.com, a search engine for stl files. There is a set on thingiverse.com for sure. https://pinshape.com/items/15789-3d-...ers-dingo-body


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[bob_b]

I have a few questions:

1. What is the learning curve with 3d printers?
2. What program should i get for a MAC?
3. I have a TRX-4 and one of the many things I want is a new battery bed, What printer makes a 7inch object?