Cotty's 3D printing adventures

[DaveR]

I think I used PLA because I had it. This is the second summer for them but I can make new ones from something else if I have to.

[tweenulzeven]

I would say it depends mostly on what type of filament is used. They say PLA is best not used for applications where it gets hot. like in a car during summer. I printed a PLA lithophane (3D printed photo) 3 years ago for my girlfriend, she hung it on the rear view mirror in her car and it is still in good shape today..
So maybe it doesn’t apply for things that are not under stress..

[anon60140324]

Nice, I am doing something similar with the square threads. Do you mind sharing what the looks like once printed? I can see in the slicer they are un supported also?

thanks

[Cotty]

Here’s a detail from an older adapter (yes, they are printed without any support):

Cotty's 3D printing adventures

Yes, and not only that, due to the small steps of the layers and the print of the thread as an overhang (comparable with small re-hooks), once the hose is screwed in, it is virtually impossible to get it out again, a very secure connection! [image]

[anon60140324]

Thanks!

[Cotty]

The connection for our hose reel didn’t have a proper place, but now it’s always within easy reach…

SketchUp:

Slicer:

Installed:

[Cotty]

The closing mechanism on my sister’s bin lid has broken, and unfortunately, a replacement is not available. Instead of replacing the entire bin, a different mechanical solution is now in use.

SketchUp:

[Cotty]

I designed this lock to secure a small door; the door can only be opened when the pin is retracted. (The grey parts are printed in TPU to be flexible.)

SketchUp:

Printed:

opened:

closed:

[robertjuch]

Is it working? Did the tests pass successfully?

[Cotty]

I still have to build the corresponding door, then I will install it and report back

[rvamerongen]

Haha, so cool. Nice thought.

[Cotty]

The gate for the stairs, designed to protect my niece’s toddlers from falling down the stairs, is now complete. The installation space for the lock was smaller than anticipated, so I developed version 2 with less installation space…

We will see how much opening the construction can handle, which, as with most 3D-printed parts, is probably significantly more than initially assumed.

[Cotty]

The scissors and pliers in the dome didn’t have a proper place and always had to be searched for, but now they are always within reach (traced from a scan of the three devices)…

SketchUp:

Slicer:

While printing:

Installed:

…and the tree support structure, which is actually far too beautiful to be thrown away?!

[3DxJFD]

A place for everything, everything in its place.

[gregor_shapiro]

The real wedge is correct (but the wood is split) the Sketchup render needs the rotation.

[Cotty]

Some of the parts printed for the coffee kitchen at work were now showing signs of heavy use, which provided a good opportunity to try out the Multiboard organisation system and adapt some of the necessary brackets for this purpose… now individual elements can be easily removed (they are only slid on) and cleaned.

Multiboard

[Cotty]

The paper roll was always in the way in the caravan, but now it has a fixed place where it is safely stored, even while driving…

SketchUp:

Installed:

[Cotty]

New holder for bottles in the refrigerator to prevent them from rolling around uncontrollably…

SketchUp:

installed:

[Cotty]

The table tennis net at work (yes, we have a table tennis table at work ) was difficult to tension, but now the net can be adjusted perfectly…

Before:

SketchUp:

Installed (on both sides):

[Cotty]

What could be a more fitting shape for the beekeepers’ association’s coffee accessories than a 3D-printed honeycomb structure in the right size?

SketchUp:

Finished: