Jord Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So one of my mates has a 3D printer at his company and he says they're happy for him to use it to print whatever he likes. So far he's used this to create himself a phone holder that fits in to his cd tray which is pictured below. This got me thinking...what could I create that might be useful that would fit for the supra. I'm pretty handy with 3D software so I'll be able to create it in 3D for printing with measurements I take from my supra. I've seen people create custom gauge holders which might be a cool idea but wondered if anyone has any ideas and I'll give it a shot to see what the end result would be. If you could have anything you wanted made custom for you, what would it be? Nothing too big like spoilers though, I don't think the printer can handle it, video below of it printing the phone holder. http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/e2/44/66/b6/ca/_GS3-2_preview_featured.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 What about a 3d vagina for Ed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 greddy six speed gear knob or the likes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Might be a novel way to make the exhaust surrounds for Dave/Stevo to add their carbon touch too. Edited May 9, 2014 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 supra key ring ganador mirrors ash tray maybe helpfull everyone seems to have a broken one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Isn't that phone holder facing the wrong way?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Good luck with the 3d printing! I hate those machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 supra key ring ganador mirrors ash tray maybe helpfull everyone seems to have a broken one Liking these, ash tray should be easyish I'd have thought. As for the exhaust surrounds I'm sure how the materials used would compare to what they use. I was told it uses it's basically plastic but is fairly strong considering. I don't have any intention of selling anything or supplying anything, I'm just curious about ways the tech can be used. What about a 3d vagina for Ed? It should be able to print in pretty small detail but I'm not sure about THAT small. Isn't that phone holder facing the wrong way?? America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 can it make clear plastics? as theres a big demand for clear facelift sidemarker lenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 also the chrome rings in the headlights, chrome covers for them would be good, if the material could take the heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Out of interest what 3d software are you using mate, we use magics for our stl files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 can it make clear plastics? as theres a big demand for clear facelift sidemarker lenses Not that i know of with these machines. We use sla which is clear but its not cheap. Its laser sintering so uses resin, the 3d printers as far as I am aware can not do clear, but then I am bias and hate the things as it really is a cop out to the industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Out of interest what 3d software are you using mate, we use magics for our stl files. Solidworks or 3DS Max. I need to find out if there's a way to get from 3DS Max to print still but I know Solidworks can. The material in the exdample my friend used is 'PLA' which I had to look up, it's apparently bioplastic and seems to be the same thing used in food packaging and bottles. I'm not sure it has much (if any) heat resistance. You can also print in 'ABS' which is stronger and would seem to withstand higher temperatures, LEGO is made out of it. I'll find out if it can do clear plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 PLA will melt in an engine bay (Got a 3D printer here and tried making a vac hose plug with it) if that's what you're thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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