New 3D printer - Trying out some designs

[rcnpthfndr]

I am still learning Orca. When i print 3d drones on the X1C i can change the infil anywhere on the model by adding a cube (forget the actual term) and change the infil % for that section. i am testing PLA+ and CF in the wing sections currently.

Edited to add: Orca allows you to change the infil anywhere on your print as long as your printer is supported by Orca

 

[rcnpthfndr]

my current project

 

[Gbirk]

my current project

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Oh, that is cool. I saw Bambu (and others) have a foaming PLA that is designed just for RC planes. Have you played with that at all?

PLA Aero

Bambu PLA Aero achieves low density and light weight by foaming at high temperatures during printing and creating small holes inside the prints. It's the perfect choice for light-weight and energy-saving prints, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aerodynamic models, and gliders.

us.store.bambulab.com

As a kid my dad and I would go out to Delta Park just before the I5 bridge to Washington and watch the RC planes. It was so cool to watch, but we never had the guts to give it a try. It always felt like a fast way to go through a lot of money if you make a little mistake. Sadly now all you see at Delta Park is soccer fields and homeless people.

 

[rcnpthfndr]

I have both foaming and pre foamed PLA to try down the road. This model was designed to be printed with regular PLA or PLA+. i have another drone i am working on that will end up having a 2m wingspan. it can be printed in foaming PLA or PLA+. i am going to print both and see what the differences are weight wise.

I am somewhat new-ish to this too.

i am going to try the foaming PLA on my CR-10 Smarts first. you have to tweek alot of setting apparently to get it to print right. eventually i may try and print the foaming stuff on the K1 or carbon X1 as an experiment. I dont know if the foaming PLA can take the speeds which would negate the use of the faster printers in my mind.

 

[Gbirk]

So, this is a super simple one (and probably more work than just using a piece of paper and pencil) Stencil for the side of the Beretta 1301 tactical to cut Velcro for shell a soft holder.
The Velcro for the soft shell holders is just a square sheet and does not fit the receiver properly. This allows me to use a silver sharpie to mark the back of the Velcor so I can cut it to fit the receiver (even leaving a cutout for the pin).

The stencil is a pretty good match, but my cutting kind of sucks. I cut out the marker line on this one, but on the next one I think I will leave the marker to make the Velcro just a bit larger.

Printables

www.printables.com

 

[Gbirk]

New model for a Tri-Lug install tool.
I needed to install a couple of Tri-Lug muzzle devices and did not want to spend $40 on a tool, so I designed this in Fusion 360 and printed it in ASA at 100% infill. pennies worth of filament and 30 minutes on the printer (OK, and about 4 hours of design and trial prints, but still the same day).

Tri-Lug Socket adaptor by gbirk | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Muzzle device is torqued to about 35 lbs/ft and there is a bit of deformation of the part (as you can see below), but it worked without issue and I can just print another one if needed.

 

[ma96782]

Mind you that....I'm NOT saying to try it.

View: https://youtu.be/2K1qXxONls4?si=9d3ewA9R0M8fi-ex


Aloha, Mark

 

[Gbirk]

Mind you that....I'm NOT saying to try it.

View: https://youtu.be/2K1qXxONls4?si=9d3ewA9R0M8fi-ex


Aloha, Mark

I would never! That is illegal in Oregon soon.

 

[ma96782]

More?
Yeah.....it's happening even in Europe. LOL......I wonder if the ATF is watching who is looking at YouTube vids such as this?

View: https://youtu.be/jlB2QV5wVxg?si=Fs-SSuN0iqpCzuPY

View: https://youtu.be/QTHRBNm236Q?si=zIFg0Za8M8uV7yeo

Aloha, Mark

PS....NOT actually 3D but here it is anyway.

View: https://youtu.be/AyPJ2br5NFQ?si=Aq8MR3pq-GIhN6GB

Mind you that......ME/MYSELF......I'm too lazy to try any of these experiments/methods to make parts.

 

[Gbirk]

More?
Yeah.....it's happening even in Europe. LOL......I wonder if the ATF is watching who is looking at YouTube vids such as this?

View: https://youtu.be/jlB2QV5wVxg?si=Fs-SSuN0iqpCzuPY

View: https://youtu.be/QTHRBNm236Q?si=zIFg0Za8M8uV7yeo


Aloha, Mark

PS....NOT actually 3D but here it is anyway.

View: https://youtu.be/AyPJ2br5NFQ?si=Aq8MR3pq-GIhN6GB

Can't stop the signal. Get ready for licensing to own a 3D printer........

 

[ma96782]

For the NEXT project. Perhaps?

View: https://youtube.com/shorts/rWVjuHAC3Hw?si=diU_47baCGcopX57


Of course, without the explosives.

Aloha, Mark

 

[brocklucky13]

Friday, I received a new 3D printer to play with. This is my 1st foray into 3D printing and design. I set the printer up Saturday morning and after a few YouTube videos and trial and error was able to do a test print of the included rabbit figurine.
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Hey! That's pretty cool!

So, next thing was to try to design something myself. There is a free site by AutoDesk called TinkerCAD for doing simple designs, so I created an account and went to work. it took several hours and a few versions, but I was able to design a storage box for my CMMG .22LR bolt conversion. 14 hours later............

TaaDaa! A box with a slide-lock lid to hold my bolt.

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And it holds the AR15 bolt while I am using the conversion.
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Before, I just used cardboard tubes, and they are probably cheaper and more durable, but I made this (my 2nd print and 1st self-designed item), so I am a little proud of it.
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Do any of you do 3D printing and have some interesting prints to share? Maybe we need a "What did you print today" thread.

Well, I am downloading Fusion3D to start teaching myself how to do some more advanced designs. Wish me luck!

Thats a pretty cool idea for the cmmg bolt. Mine is always being moved around place to place in my safe