Funny you should mention that. I've recently taken interest in 3D printing so I can design and print my own parts for my cars. I don't know if anyone else here has, but I know forums like thingiverse have plenty of Fiero stuff: https://www.thingiverse.com...&dwh=29594da6a8d5b76 I also want to mention that 3D printing as great as it is is not a silver bullet. Some of the limitations are low resolution and warping (unless you have access to SLA type printing which is $$$$$), slow print speeds which are compounded exponentially as you upsize your print, and the inability to print overhangs without using support material which costs time.
Hi Danyel, What type of 3D modeling software do you use when designing your parts?I have been making 3D models in AutoCAD and 3D StudioMax for over twenty years and just wondering what it takes to 3D print. Thanks for your help. Have a good one, John
Hello I use Fusion360 to design all my parts. And a module to that software is Print Studio than I can export the file as a .STL. Once that is complete I open that file to my Creator Pro 3D printer software (Flash Print) which in turn puts out a X3G so my printer can print the part I need. Pic Below show of of the parts and the last two show the software.
One of the products coming soon to my store ..... Creator Pro Printer AutoDesk Fusion360 Print Studio
Art is NOT my strong suit, but shouldn't there be imaginary lines to the vanishing point? The far side of the car seems to be bigger than the near side, and something is wrong with the proportions of the rear end.
I tried the FlashForge Pro 2, or some such similar model to that. Mine was a dual extruder. The software used to create the object is very important. Then there is the slicer software, which needs to be good. The printer surface needs to stick, and everything must be lined up correctly as far as the bed and extruder heads. You have to use the right filament type (quality), and the right temperature for the filament. Then wait. Then there is the removal of the printed object. I ran a job that failed more than 30 days into the job.
In our office building, one of the tenants has a 3D printer that will print a life-sized person--as long as you hold your arms by your sides. Who would wait that long?
If you're looking for suggestions for something to make I have a couple ideas for things things I want but which no one is making. One is a Fiero name badge. Note, a badge, not a sticker. Then model badges like GT and some custom ones like GTX, GTP SSEI, S, or Sprint, what ever people may want but in that Fiero font. Another one I really want is Pontiac letters made to set into the indents in the rear bumper. In glossy black
I designed the a pillar trim clips and rear bumper Pontiac badge on Thingiverse. They've been on my car for almost a year now and doing just fine. I also did an automatic transmission shifter boot ring (the ring the leather boot is attached to) and it has also been doing just fine in my car.
I would like to encourage anybody that creates a useful 3D printed item for the Fiero to post it up at Thingiverse so all with 3D printers can benefit. As many parts get scarce, this may be one way of making some of the suitable items available to the community.
Just because you can 3D print something doesn't mean it's the best solution.
Letters for the rear bumper would be better off as either decals or cutting the letters from a flat piece of material.
There are a lot of great ways to make name badges, but 3D printing isn't one of them. Engravers, or any place that does name badges, could probably easily make these, and the product would be superior to anything made with a 3D printer.
Just to be clear, 3D printers are for making 3D objects--not thick 2D objects. 3D objects include dinosaurs, boats, Star Wars items, etc. Even with inset or outset letters, a name badge is basically a 2D object. You wouldn't have something sticking out 2 inches from your name badge.
Fine if you don't want to make it I'll just get a 3D printer and make my own. With Black Jack and hookers!
I have to disagree with you on this one. It totally depends on the capabilities of your 3D printer, the settings, the temperature and the material used.
Have a look at some of these items printed with the CR-10 printer, which I plan to purchase here shortly. It costs just under $500 and the quality, with the correct settings is amazing!
Jump to 8:17 for some examples of the print quality. Keep in mind the complex geared items were printed all at one time, no assembly required. Take it off the print bed, and the gears spin freely.
Here is another print done with the CR-10 Printer:
And yes, the parts can be used in the real world:
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Been printing with my FlashForge Creator Pro Dual for months now .... no issues other than one time running out of filament .. stupid me ... been printing lots of parts for my 1/16th EDF Avro Arrow
Been printing with my FlashForge Creator Pro Dual for months now .... no issues other than one time running out of filament .. stupid me ... been printing lots of parts for my 1/16th EDF Avro Arrow
