3D Printing Fun

[sstevetx]

Here's something else nice I ran across. It is for all F150 in our year range, so it should fit. It connects to the under-seat vents and redirects the flow to give more directed air for backseat passengers. I am printing it now, but Bambu says 16 hours. I am using PLA like the author did and the same settings including the tree supports. If it ever warps I can always reprint in PETG.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6728198

 

[RickKeen]

Would love to have an insert for where the shifter stows (I never stow it) to improve it for use as a third cup holder.

 

[Blochead21]

@sstevetx
Not sure who, but someone sells these on eBay for almost $50 with shipping. You could easily make some money if you sell them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2765707850...E6EpsctSQS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[sstevetx]

@sstevetx
Not sure who, but someone sells these on eBay for almost $50 with shipping. You could easily make some money if you sell them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2765707850...E6EpsctSQS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

The author posted the free model because of listings like that one you linked. I won't be selling them.

 

[lazjen]

Anyone done or know of a model for a lightning bolt as a "stubby" antenna replacement?

 

[FLSpartan04]

Anyone done or know of a model for a lightning bolt as a "stubby" antenna replacement?

Funny you say that, I’ve been thinking of making a cover for my stubby. I was going to put the flag logo on it. I wasn’t going to make it the shape of a flag, just a larger diameter and add the flag logo or lightning text logo to it. If and when I get around to it, I’ll post the model for sure.

 

[sotek2345]

Would love to have an insert for where the shifter stows (I never stow it) to improve it for use as a third cup holder.

I have tried working on an insert to turn it into a phone holder with charging cord feed through, but I can't get the compound angles and curves right. I really need a 3D scan of the cavity to do it right.

 

[FLSpartan04]

I have tried working on an insert to turn it into a phone holder with charging cord feed through, but I can't get the compound angles and curves right. I really need a 3D scan of the cavity to do it right.

Yes. I’ve been wanting a 3D scanner for stuff like this, and Facebook keeps advertising them to me (have no idea if they are any good or worth 1K). What I usually do is try to take images square to any angles I can, and then use it as a canvas in Fusion 360. Then just spline tool it. You could at least get the perimeter correct. Some of the angles down the “hole” may be tougher, but for a phone stand, I’d just get the perimeter as good as I could, then just add some draft to make it a compression fit. Just an idea.

 

[lazjen]

Here's another thing: I've got wider off-road tires which just poke out the side and this seems to cause more sand, dirt, etc to be thrown up on to the car. I'm thinking of adding some wheel fender flares and so far my research isn't turning up anything ideal. So, I started wondering if I could 3d print something that would work (or make a 3d print mold). Anyway, I haven't done any 3d printing - so would this be possible, is it worth doing and what would I need to do to get it done?

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