Lockleaf Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Yeah, I was mostly telling other guys since you have it covered on your end. I just downloaded a basic cad program to start tinkering with. You have a nice design. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Good work, Craig! Now get that thing running already! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 It will be running soon(ish)! 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 The only issue I've found so far is I missed a fillet in the face plate model, as a result the face plate doesn't lay flat. I'll change the face plate model to fix this, and I'll just dremmel the support leg down to make a manual fillet. Other than that, it turned out better than I expected. 6 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm happy to say, it fits nice. I bought the gauges today so those should be here within the next two weeks.. I hope. That will give me time to work this piece a bit make it match the car a bit better. 6 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Wonder if it would fit on a 620... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 If the clam shell is 3.25".. it would fit. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Have to remember to check ;) Would it be hard to change the inside mounting radius? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Have to remember to check ;) Would it be hard to change the inside mounting radius? I guess that depends on how big of a difference it is. Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 What 3d printer are you using? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 What 3d printer are you using? Good question.. I'll have to find out. It's a DIY build it yourself type setup I think.. I'll get details on monday. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Sand 80 grit, 120 grit. Filler, sand 120, 220, 320. 3 coats high build primer. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tomorrow I'll sand that back with 320, 500 grit.. then paint it with a satin black. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I was actually just wondering if you were going to sand out the tool marks. :rofl: Well done. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Ratdat.com Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Really cool idea! I'm quite interested in the potential of 3D printed parts. Any idea how stable this kind of plastic is in the sun or in high temperatures? It's be sweet to be able to make OEM looking custom dash or interior parts etc this way. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Really cool idea! I'm quite interested in the potential of 3D printed parts. Any idea how stable this kind of plastic is in the sun or in high temperatures? It's be sweet to be able to make OEM looking custom dash or interior parts etc this way. It's a valid concern. Temps in a car can get to about 140F (60C) or so. The PLA filament starts to get soft around 70-80C. So.. it's close. I could print it with ABS, but there are some pros and cons of that too. Higher melting point though.. So we'll see. This is kind of a prototype. If I have issues, I have a few more ideas. Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I've been looking into 3d printers for a while now. One big thing I don't like is. The plastic. Plastic is fucking horrible. There is some pretty cool carbon fiber printing going on now days that's really turning the corner. Although I'm not a fan of the look, I do like the idea of not printing plastic. Having a dash or just about anything made out of carbon fiber would be sick! Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 It's a valid concern. Temps in a car can get to about 140F (60C) or so. The PLA filament starts to get soft around 70-80C. So.. it's close. I could print it with ABS, but there are some pros and cons of that too. Higher melting point though.. So we'll see. This is kind of a prototype. If I have issues, I have a few more ideas. If you upholstery it you instantly add insulation....possibly, make it match the dash pad. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Was suppose to be satin black.. it is.. kinda. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Nice, inventive work on this! 1 Quote Link to comment
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