3D printed Bobcat control board
10-12-2016, 06:26 AM
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3D printed Bobcat control board
I have two 3D printers now, an SLA and filament. I bought these to make surgical guides to do implant surgeries, but knew I could make cool airplane stuff as well. I stripped my bobcat and am getting it repainted. This gave me an opportunity to customize the equipment layout.
Having all the fill valves on a flat surface down into a fuse can be a pain. With them up into the canopy, and angled, I think it will be easier to get to them. The housing weighs less than the way I would do it with plywood.
It would be nice to have a repository like RCSB has to share .STL files... I know this type of building is going to become more prevalent in our hobby.
Having all the fill valves on a flat surface down into a fuse can be a pain. With them up into the canopy, and angled, I think it will be easier to get to them. The housing weighs less than the way I would do it with plywood.
It would be nice to have a repository like RCSB has to share .STL files... I know this type of building is going to become more prevalent in our hobby.
10-12-2016, 08:12 AM
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Your site would be the perfect venue Todd... Thomas probably has so many cool things designed he's forgot about them... I know that a lot of people who do this need to make money on it... I will never be that person. I'm sure there are a bunch of people who wouldn't care if others used their files. Learning CAD is the huge hurdle for me here, I have all kinds of things I want to make, just learning how to design is laborious.
10-12-2016, 08:35 AM
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I'll see what I can put together for a repository when I find a moment.
Most CAD programs can have a HUGE learning curve,and even knowing the functions, design can still be quite laborious indeed. I have been using Sketchup these days for most of my 3D printer work; I have found I can create designs much faster in sketchup than most other CAD software! Easy, logical, intuitive controls dramatically reduce the learning curve and the enormous library of free plug-in tools further simplifies the design process. Sketchup Make is a free download for personal use but limits the export formats. You will have to pay for Sketchup Pro, far less expensive than most CAD systems, which will allow export in most CAD formats, including STL. For 3D printing, I work with Sketchup, NetFabb, and Simplify 3D.
Most CAD programs can have a HUGE learning curve,and even knowing the functions, design can still be quite laborious indeed. I have been using Sketchup these days for most of my 3D printer work; I have found I can create designs much faster in sketchup than most other CAD software! Easy, logical, intuitive controls dramatically reduce the learning curve and the enormous library of free plug-in tools further simplifies the design process. Sketchup Make is a free download for personal use but limits the export formats. You will have to pay for Sketchup Pro, far less expensive than most CAD systems, which will allow export in most CAD formats, including STL. For 3D printing, I work with Sketchup, NetFabb, and Simplify 3D.
10-12-2016, 10:59 AM
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I'll see what I can put together for a repository when I find a moment.
Most CAD programs can have a HUGE learning curve,and even knowing the functions, design can still be quite laborious indeed. I have been using Sketchup these days for most of my 3D printer work; I have found I can create designs much faster in sketchup than most other CAD software! Easy, logical, intuitive controls dramatically reduce the learning curve and the enormous library of free plug-in tools further simplifies the design process. Sketchup Make is a free download for personal use but limits the export formats. You will have to pay for Sketchup Pro, far less expensive than most CAD systems, which will allow export in most CAD formats, including STL. For 3D printing, I work with Sketchup, NetFabb, and Simplify 3D.
Most CAD programs can have a HUGE learning curve,and even knowing the functions, design can still be quite laborious indeed. I have been using Sketchup these days for most of my 3D printer work; I have found I can create designs much faster in sketchup than most other CAD software! Easy, logical, intuitive controls dramatically reduce the learning curve and the enormous library of free plug-in tools further simplifies the design process. Sketchup Make is a free download for personal use but limits the export formats. You will have to pay for Sketchup Pro, far less expensive than most CAD systems, which will allow export in most CAD formats, including STL. For 3D printing, I work with Sketchup, NetFabb, and Simplify 3D.
10-12-2016, 01:12 PM
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10-13-2016, 01:30 AM
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Sketchup is free to download and easy to learn, as far as a couple of months ago there was a free extension file that allowed to export .STL files.. using them with CURA or any other free slicer program anyone can generate the file required for the 3d printer to work.
There are also many sites that hosts files and pics from projects for free like thingiverse. This is another cool hobby by itself!
There are also many sites that hosts files and pics from projects for free like thingiverse. This is another cool hobby by itself!
10-16-2016, 06:17 AM
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I bought a one year deal on fusion 360, but then it goes to $360 a year. Do I need to buy sketch pro to export .stl? I'd rather do that if it was a one time thing. Is sketchup more for doing scenery and house plans?? I am using 123D, (fusion 360's little bro) and its great except the measuring stuff is a chore. I need to decide which one I'm going to invest time in learning...
I knew this thread would pull all you CAD experts out of the woodwork! RCU needs to get back to stuff like this instead of showing off our ARF's!
I knew this thread would pull all you CAD experts out of the woodwork! RCU needs to get back to stuff like this instead of showing off our ARF's!
10-16-2016, 06:22 AM
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I bought a one year deal on fusion 360, but then it goes to $360 a year. Do I need to buy sketch pro to export .stl? I'd rather do that if it was a one time thing. Is sketchup more for doing scenery and house plans?? I am using 123D, (fusion 360's little bro) and its great except the measuring stuff is a chore. I need to decide which one I'm going to invest time in learning...
I knew this thread would pull all you CAD experts out of the woodwork! RCU needs to get back to stuff like this instead of showing off our ARF's!
I knew this thread would pull all you CAD experts out of the woodwork! RCU needs to get back to stuff like this instead of showing off our ARF's!
10-17-2016, 07:40 AM
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Sketchup requires the "Pro" version to export files in most common CAD type formats, including STL (just add the extension from the warehouse https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/sketchup-stl )The price has increased a bit since I purchased my Pro license but well worth the price imo. License never expires and maintenance renewal is 120.00/yr thereafter if you wish to keep active on upgrades. I have shown friends, who never used a CAD program in their life, how to draw fairly complex components in less than a half hour.... They have been amazed how simple it can be!
For you 3D printer guys, I found another great resource; With all the different 3D printing filaments out there, trying full rolls of various types and brands gets rather expensive. There is a company called Makerbox which offers an inexpensive subscription service delivering several high quality filament samples (ABS/PLA or both depending on your selection) to your doorstep each month. They also include discount coupons/codes should you wish to purchase a roll from the supplier having been pleased with the sample provided. These coupons have saved me more than the subscription cost most of the time! Great money saver and has allowed me to trial various filaments I probably never would have considered. They also include some quite useful "Gifts" in the box on a regular basis.
For you 3D printer guys, I found another great resource; With all the different 3D printing filaments out there, trying full rolls of various types and brands gets rather expensive. There is a company called Makerbox which offers an inexpensive subscription service delivering several high quality filament samples (ABS/PLA or both depending on your selection) to your doorstep each month. They also include discount coupons/codes should you wish to purchase a roll from the supplier having been pleased with the sample provided. These coupons have saved me more than the subscription cost most of the time! Great money saver and has allowed me to trial various filaments I probably never would have considered. They also include some quite useful "Gifts" in the box on a regular basis.
10-17-2016, 07:47 AM
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10-17-2016, 08:03 AM
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10-17-2016, 08:08 AM
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I have it Andy. It would be the best choice for doing stuff like cockpits and highly detailed stuff. It is not ideal for bigger things that you don't care about a perfect finish. I bought it to make surgical guides for implant surgeries and needed the high detail. The resin is expensive and no where near as strong as ABS, maybe even PLA. I bought their "tough" resin but haven't tried it yet. The big negative with the Form 2 IMO, is .... clean up. Its a sticky pain in the ass to clean the uncured resin off the parts. It also only has a 8" bed. The maker gear M2 has an 11x10 bed. I think I will be using the maker gear more for airplane stuff than the form 2.
10-17-2016, 03:27 PM
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I thought the Form 2 was supposed to be easier to clean. Do they have separate tanks? Or does the tank have to be cleaned?Also, Have you seen their flexible material? IE tires>?
