Streetlegal Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Uploaded: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1428733 I was going to clean up the .scad files since they're pretty ugly, but... oh well. I'd look at it for you and clean it up but I can't open the .scad file in CATIA :/ also..... http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Vent%20pod/FB_IMG_1458576855228_zpskpbss5gv.jpg Now I need to test fit it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaksavior Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I'd look at it for you and clean it up but I can't open the .scad file in CATIA :/ also..... http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Vent%20pod/FB_IMG_1458576855228_zpskpbss5gv.jpg Now I need to test fit it..... As always, it looks great! You know i'm always game to test fit it. Looking forward to when you can finally start shipping these out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I would really love to print a bunch of these for people (if it ends up fitting) but the problem is that it takes 27hrs to print. Then on top of that is the few hours that it needs to soak to dissolve the support material. I am really only able to squeeze it in on Friday night before I leave. I did however finish modifying the model of just the vent so that it is separate. Even though that is really what took the most time I would be willing to share at least that model for now. I have it saved both in LHD version and RHD (just mirrored the model so it should work). Just not sure where to host it or what file format (I'm assuming .stl since that is what most printers use) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaksavior Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 That makes sense. 27 hours per print is a pretty long print when it's one at a time. Either way, I hope to see a few come out of this, and one on my dash, it's a fantastic looking pod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 It's probably most effective to print via Shapeways or another company with fast printers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'd look at it for you and clean it up but I can't open the .scad file in CATIA :/ Scad files are for OpenScad: http://www.openscad.org/ It's a very different approach to 3D modeling than most software. You basically just write a script (using the built-in text editor) which generates the model by combining primitive geometric shapes. The models produced by my .scad files are just fine, by the way. The scripts are just not as elegant as I would have liked. But once I got the parts I wanted, I lost interest in tidying up the scripts. I've got too many other projects I should be working on instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 That makes sense. 27 hours per print is a pretty long print when it's one at a time. Either way, I hope to see a few come out of this, and one on my dash, it's a fantastic looking pod! I could try printing one with a less fine resolution and see how it turns out. It only takes 16hrs then. But thanks I really like how it turned out. It's probably most effective to print via Shapeways or another company with fast printers. It's not that our printers are slow you can't really speed it up without sacrificing quality. Additionally I don't think it would print right without a support material. Plus I'm sure having another company print these would not be cheap whatsoever lol. I'll send them the model of just the vent and see what they say. Scad files are for OpenScad: http://www.openscad.org/ It's a very different approach to 3D modeling than most software. You basically just write a script (using the built-in text editor) which generates the model by combining primitive geometric shapes. The models produced by my .scad files are just fine, by the way. The scripts are just not as elegant as I would have liked. But once I got the parts I wanted, I lost interest in tidying up the scripts. I've got too many other projects I should be working on instead. Ah ok that is rather different So basically you are programming it whereas I am modeling it. God I hate programming lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Ok holy shit Shapeways seems really freaking cool. There are so many materials to choose from! Ha I'm going to play around a bit on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StkmltS Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Streetlegal... are you using ABS for this? I'd be up for trying to print one for someone. If nothing else it'd be a good excuse to fire up the ol' printer and get my setup fine tuned better than I've needed it to be. My DiySB rebuild Got Misfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzehner2 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'll be getting a Formlabs printer in our coworking studio lab soon if anyone wants me to print one for them! I'll list our printer on 3DHubs and post a link when it's up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ah ok that is rather different So basically you are programming it whereas I am modeling it. God I hate programming lol Programming has been a hobby of mine since junior high, so OpenScad was pretty appealing to me. Some things are simpler than regular modeling software, but some things are a lot harder. The strut brace was pretty straightforward. But if you want one circle to be tangent to another circle... that turns into homework problems from hell. I'm suspect that could be made easy with some clever scripting, but I haven't achieved that yet. I mostly use Cubify Design for more complex stuff (formerly known as Geomagic Design, and Alibre Design). It's pretty sweet for $150. Also been experimenting with Autodesk Fusion 360 which is equally capable, and free, I just don't like the UI as much as Cubify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Programming has been a hobby of mine since junior high, so OpenScad was pretty appealing to me. Some things are simpler than regular modeling software, but some things are a lot harder. The strut brace was pretty straightforward. But if you want one circle to be tangent to another circle... that turns into homework problems from hell. I'm suspect that could be made easy with some clever scripting, but I haven't achieved that yet. I mostly use Cubify Design for more complex stuff (formerly known as Geomagic Design, and Alibre Design). It's pretty sweet for $150. Also been experimenting with Autodesk Fusion 360 which is equally capable, and free, I just don't like the UI as much as Cubify. Yea I hate programming Update on the pod that I know a lot of people are following. I was able to test fit the new pod in a car over the weekend when I dropped off some parts for a guy. The outside pod still barely touches the A-pillar, BUT, it fits now so the one I have isn't junk I also looked into some places about getting a bunch printed. To have it made solid like I have it is going to cost me about $100 per pod to print. I am going to order one of them along with one that isn't completely solid that is about $70. I want to see if that one will still be strong enough and whatnot. I am probably going to move the pod over just a little bit more before I do that though. Here's the pics http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Vent%20pod/IMG_20160324_201338613_zpsflbhmu3e.jpg http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Vent%20pod/IMG_20160324_201442063_zpsbfoy95yf.jpg http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Vent%20pod/IMG_20160324_201357283_zpsduasy6jw.jpg Once I finish this one I will start on the single pod along with a triple. The guy I test fit this on said he would be interested in a triple if I made one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element899 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Would any designers/printer think of doing a single 60mm gauge pod for the dash vent instead of dual 52mm's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMonkey Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Man I'd love one of those dual pods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Would any designers/printer think of doing a single 60mm gauge pod for the dash vent instead of dual 52mm's? It wouldn't be an issue for me to make the single 52mm a 60mm when I finish it. I'm going to have 2 of the duals printed from another source to see how they turn out. A few other guys saw what I have been working on and have asked me to make them some too So now I have an Evo 8/9 defrost vent pod and a 15 focus pod in que. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Modified the pod placement a bit to make sure they wouldn't touch the pillar and placed and order for 2 pods going to see how they come back then I can probably print a bunch of them. Soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 If you're interested in selling them, I'm interested in buying one. Is the vent+pod all one piece, or do the vent part and pod part get printed separately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 If you're interested in selling them, I'm interested in buying one. Is the vent+pod all one piece, or do the vent part and pod part get printed separately? If these turn out how I want then I will get a list of people that want them and place a big order It is all one solid piece so it is a complete replacement for the vent and fully functional. I might change the "wire tube" location for them for future ones. I'll have to see what happens if I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaksavior Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 If these turn out how I want then I will get a list of people that want them and place a big order It is all one solid piece so it is a complete replacement for the vent and fully functional. I might change the "wire tube" location for them for future ones. I'll have to see what happens if I do I started a list for you. 1) freaksavior 2) NSFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I am going to check with an admin quick before I do this because I'm not sure if this would count as a group buy or vendor style thing. Just don't want to break the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowzor Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'd be highly interested in the vent with a single pod. Would those be included in this buy or can you print those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'd be highly interested in the vent with a single pod. Would those be included in this buy or can you print those? I would have to model it up but it shouldn't be an issue. I have a few others asking for a single also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 As of a few min ago I am now set-up for a Homebrew Vendor Once I get everything back to me I will set up a GI thread (need to based on the rules) to start getting people pods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaksavior Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 As of a few min ago I am now set-up for a Homebrew Vendor Once I get everything back to me I will set up a GI thread (need to based on the rules) to start getting people pods http://i.imgur.com/ReNVXpj.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Well while I wait for the other pods I figured I would start on the single. A lot easier to make changes now that I have the vent independent For the single, which side would be better for the wire tube to come out. Pillar side (red) or steering wheel side (blue). It just depends how I route the tube. http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Vent%20pod/single%2052_zpsqq5nvhsf.jpg I had someone inquire about a AP V3 mount along with a single gauge also. I can do that also, however, I do not have a V3 or V2 nor do I have a model of one to go off of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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