Useful 3D prints.

[FluffyChicken]

I think I've just printed my first useful 3D print in years.

Chainring spacers.


then not so useful.
then some test screws

and then a lightweight blanking version, with no strength.


I also have the little screw bit I printed for RF+ shifters, but can't remember where I put them, which is about right.
(edit don't you hate the way inline does not work in the mobile version, works in full version edit.)

 

[hamster]

Programme a Syncros sloping top cap and the world will beat a path to your door!

 

[mk one]

How long does it take to design and program a part?

 

[FluffyChicken]

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design, as long as you like.
(the spacer was easy, measure and it's cylindrical.

Program, none of that nowadays. Just shove it in a slicer and hit go,.some Ody else has done the hardwork (Cura for me).

It's been so long since I did any 3D modelling and the programmes have change, I just do easy stuff

hardest part is always keeping the printer actually working nicely.
Currently it just working, but doubt it'll be for long

As far top caps for Syncros, I can't print them strong enough with my cheap and basic set. This is just simple PLA.

The screws, I grab a program that sort of does it for you an do just alter things.

The main key is learning 3D modelling/CAD model creation and I'm not quite there yet. Been 20+ years since I played with this sort of stuff before and hand coding G code.


Anyone else made anything useful to replace that hard to find or annoying part?

 

[mullinino]

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I designed/printed cages to carry stuff on my front forks....half the weight of Salsa's madly overpriced effort (it's only plastic, lads...) and twice as purdy too - was going to make and sell them but life's too short and 3D printing's probably about as dull as watching paint dry on a good day...I do like your spacers, though! Going to start on some lugged 29er touring bikes instead, that way at least I can do it myself instead of robot-watching for hours -

 

[tintin40]

nice 3D prints 'FluffyChicken' Could you make V brakes bosses for me to wrap round fork legs like the Pace versions?

 

[FluffyChicken]

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They the metal bands? Pace sell them still I think.
but no I cannot make a useful part like that. it would snap the instant you pulled the brake.

 

[tintin40]

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They the metal bands? Pace sell them still I think.
but no I cannot make a useful part like that. it would snap the instant you pulled the brake.

Shame. Not sold any more plus need a wider version. Need a CNC machine. 3 D printing looks fun

 

[FluffyChicken]

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When you need 8.30mm spacers for your chainring (early RaceFace TurbineLP) it's a life saver.

 

[Rampage]

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Only this chain guard so far. I was going to print a bottle cage, but not convinced it’ll last.