Just got into 3D printing I'm going to be creating a couple 3D printer files, also looking for good ideas. I am going to make the convertible tonneau switch and a double din bezel or iPad dock bezel. I was thinking a good formula hood insert. Gauge pods. Vert shoulder belt cap/guides Speaker grills. Seatbelt guides Wheel lug caps Center caps Also thinking of an integrated piece for 91-92 TA lenses. This one is intense but doable. Any other good ideas floating around? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Start small with the printing, as you refine it then move onto larger pieces. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Someone just asked me for a radio delete plate for a firebird - consider that? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing I needed the tonneau cover actuator for my '88 so I am working on a prototype with a co-worker who has a 3D printer. when I get the bugs worked out I will share the design. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing I think there's always the possibility to hit one out of the park, but I think you gotta go for parts that will sell. Of course there will always be the ONE guy who loves ya for making the crazy rare one off part!!:lol: ...i had actually looked into it at one point for making custom emblems etc. etc. Had a decent amount of interest (across many car platforms) considering I really didn't tell too many people about it. Ultimately I feel i've already spread my "free time" a little too thin.:doh: |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Definitely not looking to sell anything. I already have too much on my plate. This is a engineering hobby. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Working on a Driver side 52mm gauge "pod" for the AC vent. Trying to make it OEM era looking. The OEM vents always looked out of place in the later cars so I'm not too concerned. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...baa9ba6c53.png https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...44a144485f.png |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Blueprint looks good. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing If you can find them the prices for the door cup folders for the 91-92 firebirds are getting a little out of hand. It would be nice to have "cheaper" alterative. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by 91banditt2
(Post 6146743)
If you can find them the prices for the door cup folders for the 91-92 firebirds are getting a little out of hand. It would be nice to have "cheaper" alterative. They may also be too large for my build plate. And texture will probably have to change too. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing I have a good passenger side cupholder I could measure the length? Would you be able to take a passenger side and mirror it To make a driver side? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing I could mirror it. There's a lot more to it than just a measurement here or there. It's quite an undertaking to get it even close to OEM spec. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing We could use the rear license plate bracket handle. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...bcc08fd438.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...1f9bdcc6dd.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...61e0160623.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...53d4d705ae.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...91c4f55b78.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...19eaf3bbc6.jpg |
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Re: Just got into 3D printing A stronger firebird radio pod would be awesome!! |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by redformula305
(Post 6168512)
A stronger firebird radio pod would be awesome!! I am definitely considering the cupholder and even a center console armrest that has some serious strength. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing something I think would be awesome if some one printed or made a file of is a plate where the ash tray(with or without the door) would go above the shifter for people who have b&M shifters and either don't have the stock shift plate to modify (like my self my whole console was missing when I bought the car so I am buying it piece by piece) or for those who do not want to cut the factory shift plate for some reason. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...06d1419be5.jpg |
Re: Just got into 3D printing How about some good tuned port injection rear bumper badges? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing I can't make anything for a Camaro. I have zero size reference for anything. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Saxondale
(Post 6146809)
We could use the rear license plate bracket handle. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
(Post 6136592)
I'm going to be creating a couple 3D printer files, also looking for good ideas. I am going to make the convertible tonneau switch and a double din bezel or iPad dock bezel. I was thinking a good formula hood insert. Gauge pods. Vert shoulder belt cap/guides Speaker grills. Seatbelt guides Wheel lug caps Center caps Also thinking of an integrated piece for 91-92 TA lenses. This one is intense but doable. Any other good ideas floating around? What printer are you using? What filament are you thinking about using? What design software (is that Fusion 360 in your screenshots?) In my case, I just built something based on an Anet A8 (Prusa i3 clone) and am running the current Marlin 1.1.4 firmware with a lot of customization. I've been debating if PLA will survive for automotive use. It has a plastic temp around 60*C, about 140*F at which point it will start distorting, which should be enough even for something on the dash in a lot of areas but not everywhere. As far as designing I've dabbled in a bunch of stuff but most of my useful stuff has been done in Sketchup. I've found that with the right plugin it deals with STL files pretty well which allows me to import just about anything from Thingiverse and grab dimensions off of it which saves me a bit of time. Have you designed any parts yet? I've been going crazy designing stuff to upgrade my printer and a few other functional "it's broken, this will fix it" things till now, but I'm getting ready to try a few things for my TA. My short list right now: - door jamb vents (prettier than the stock ones also, always hated those things, but I've never had a set that weren't broken) - front dash speaker grills - a few purely cosmetic pieces, like a logo to put on the nose like the 4th gens have molded in - something to cover up the Corvette logos on my Z06 wheels - gauge holders - I might look at making a custom mount for my programmable/sequential shift light/tach (Arduino based), though I have something I kind of like that I machined before I had this thing that straddles my steering column.
Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
(Post 6136604)
Someone just asked me for a radio delete plate for a firebird - consider that? If I remember right I think there is already a basic design uploaded to thingiverse to start from.
Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
(Post 6146745)
I would love to make some as I need them myself. Problem with that is I can't model them without having them. Catch22. They may also be too large for my build plate.
Originally Posted by 91banditt2
(Post 6146748)
I have a good passenger side cupholder I could measure the length? Would you be able to take a passenger side and mirror it To make a driver side? And texture will probably have to change too.
Originally Posted by djwyman
(Post 6169397)
something I think would be awesome if some one printed or made a file of is a plate where the ash tray(with or without the door) would go above the shifter for people who have b&M shifters and either don't have the stock shift plate to modify (like my self my whole console was missing when I bought the car so I am buying it piece by piece) or for those who do not want to cut the factory shift plate for some reason. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...06d1419be5.jpg 2- see his comments about not having a camaro, I've owned 3 TA's and a Formula, never a camaro so I'm in the same boat. I know that the camaro consoles are like the 82-84 'bird consoles but the front is still a different shape. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...59e6393d26.png Huh, no blockoff plate but a few versions of the bezel exist already... |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by jmd
(Post 6169586)
Vanilla, if I have a sample of this, would you be able to give it a run? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by 83 Crossfire TA
(Post 6169589)
... Using a Tevo tarantula. It prints VERY well so far. Fusion 360 and modeling myself. I have a gigantic list of future projects, the main one I'm working on soon is a formula hood bulge insert with Arduino toys incorporated. Car parts are to be ABS. anything else won't hold up. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
(Post 6169685)
Lots of questions in there... Using a Tevo tarantula. It prints VERY well so far. Fusion 360 and modeling myself. I have a gigantic list of future projects, the main one I'm working on soon is a formula hood bulge insert with Arduino toys incorporated. Here's a shift light I'm tinkering with (it also has an RPM display that you don't see in this video), set with shift at 3000 for testing here, fully programmable on the fly for both rpm that things happen at and colors/number of LEDs lit using the knob. Nothing mounted yet in this video: Car parts are to be ABS. anything else won't hold up. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing It's planned with a thousand future uses but the very first setup will have a led array boost gauge and a segmented AFR display. That I could do without an Arduino but the future setup will chat with the stock ecu and make changes to parameters on the fly so a more feature rich controller is wanted. If you're not into ABS, you may want to check out ASA. I haven't seen ABS quality issues... |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by redformula305
(Post 6168512)
A stronger firebird radio pod would be awesome!! |
Re: Just got into 3D printing and to add to the list of makeable parts, how about the seat track bolt covers? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by TylerSteez
(Post 6169752)
and to add to the list of makeable parts, how about the seat track bolt covers? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
(Post 6169570)
I can't make anything for a Camaro. I have zero size reference for anything. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by zya5point0
(Post 6169794)
I'd be more than happy to peel off the original one on my 91 if I knew someone could do an exact repro of it. Surely one of you guys would do the same with a good 5.7 tpi badge right? :) Problem for me is the 5.7 one off the IROC broke in half and I can't find the second piece... Unfortunately if I'm not interested in it personally I'd need compensation for my time. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by djwyman
(Post 6169397)
something I think would be awesome if some one printed or made a file of is a plate where the ash tray(with or without the door) would go above the shifter for people who have b&M shifters and either don't have the stock shift plate to modify (like my self my whole console was missing when I bought the car so I am buying it piece by piece) or for those who do not want to cut the factory shift plate for some reason. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...06d1419be5.jpg I can easily get that modeled up if you would like. I have 4-5 shift plates for ref. |
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Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by 7thdarkangel
(Post 6169901)
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Re: Just got into 3D printing I just ran across this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1962716 https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...2c682d71ef.png now I'm wondering if any of the 3d printing filaments are gasoline/ethanol resistant enough to survive? This gives me ideas... |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
(Post 6169734)
It's planned with a thousand future uses but the very first setup will have a led array boost gauge and a segmented AFR display. That I could do without an Arduino but the future setup will chat with the stock ecu and make changes to parameters on the fly so a more feature rich controller is wanted. If you're not into ABS, you may want to check out ASA. I haven't seen ABS quality issues... It seems like everything besides PLA prints at a higher temp, and a lot of PLA only prints well higher (a buddy of mine swears that they're mixing it with something else, for example, Inland which I've printed as high as 215/70 with no problem, it doesn't like cooler, normal PLA temps).
Originally Posted by TylerSteez
(Post 6169751)
May not be 3D printable but I'm with you 100% on this, they may as well be made of cardboard and scotch tape.
Originally Posted by TylerSteez
(Post 6169752)
and to add to the list of makeable parts, how about the seat track bolt covers?
Originally Posted by zya5point0
(Post 6169794)
I'd be more than happy to peel off the original one on my 91 if I knew someone could do an exact repro of it. Surely one of you guys would do the same with a good 5.7 tpi badge right? :) Problem for me is the 5.7 one off the IROC broke in half and I can't find the second piece... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...f094d6ce07.png by the time you out this on the door it would look too long https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...67420af6df.png I don't know, I think that this looks kind of stupid... |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by 83 Crossfire TA
(Post 6170461)
The model that 7thdarkangel posted is a pretty good start, probably look better with raised/recessed sections like the original. Spin the model on the website. It is beveled with the correct c'bores as the original. Thingiverse is just showing the back side. Cheers |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Just modeled the tonneau release switch for convertibles. Not sure which years but it's on the tonneau itself. Should be found on Thingiverse tomorrow. Too new to post yet. Not sure if it's printable but I'll find out. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2550954 Second attempt at printing was better, but I think the retaining clips need to be redesigned for rigidity. Edit: Live on thingiverse finally. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Been thinking about designing a rear bumper cover notch insert to allow the exhaust to exit through the bumper and look factory. This would be for a 91/92 firebird with ground effects. Any input on style or "features?" This is something I'd possibly print as a mold for fiberglassing. Like this, but not this style: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...37c0b7d9b8.jpg |
Re: Just got into 3D printing If I had a 91/92 I'd be interested. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by 7thdarkangel
(Post 6169901)
Is anyone printing these? I'd buy one if the black matched. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by DynoDave43
(Post 6197077)
If I had a 91/92 I'd be interested. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing Make any headway with the formula hood insert? |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by rdhanded2
(Post 6197227)
Make any headway with the formula hood insert? The car is last on my project listS unfortunately. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
(Post 6197130)
Look at that! Ashtray delete! :thumbsup: Is anyone printing these? I'd buy one if the black matched. you can order them right through thingiverse. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing I made this myself but I never found anybody to print it for me. It's the Dash emblem that everyone wants $20-40 a piece for. Can you print it for me with a PayPal donation? https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4013/...9baf3b9b_c.jpg |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Tibo
(Post 6198400)
I made this myself but I never found anybody to print it for me. It's the Dash emblem that everyone wants $20-40 a piece for. Can you print it for me with a PayPal donation? https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4013/...9baf3b9b_c.jpg |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by 7thdarkangel
(Post 6198411)
You can always upload it to thingiverse and have a vender print it for you. its not pricey at all. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Vanilla Ice
(Post 6198418)
Yes, do it this way. That way it’s there for everybody. |
Re: Just got into 3D printing
Originally Posted by Tibo
(Post 6198423)
Not sure GM would be happy about that... https://www.shapeways.com/create If you don't want to upload it using a 3d service is another option. As long as your not trying to make money off of someone else's idea or design you should be fine. |
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