I do a lot from measuring and trial and error, I need a scanner for some more difficult curved interior items like the center vent. Currently working on the little flap for the trim above the rear lights, it's nearly there with some small tweaks after 3 test prints as it has annoying angles!

 

X1C/X1P/X1S are the best bang for buck in the 1kish range, but they've been closing down the ecosystem more and more + data goes thru Chinese server so cant use these for my work at least. I've got the X1C with AMS and just use SD cards. AMS multi-color prints is a pretty cool gimmick but i rarely use it as it slows down my print. biggest benefit is more of just having 4 rolls available so i keep PLA, PC, Support filament in the chamber. DRYING your filament is the best way to have more reliable prints FYI. I recommend going with one of these if you can stomach the price. They just fricking work. if you go cheaper you'll spend more time dicking with the printer than printing (which is ok if that's what you are after)

There's a new elegoo centauri carbon that is 300 bucks that is showing tons of promise. its on pre-sale so not a ton of reviews but the few that are out are great.

 

Why do things go through a Chinese server when you print from your computer to machine?

 

It’s how Bambu’s printers work. There is no LAN mode so you’re stuck using their cloud based service or just using SD cards

 

I know, this sounds like a great way for whoever manages the Chinese servers to steal your intellectual property. No thanks!

 

I took a look at that elegoo centauri carbon. Seems quite nice. I'll have to do research to see what else is around that price range to see if there is anything else. But a couple videos I've seen seems like it works well.

Anyone made one of those lower intake manifold covers so nothing falls in while working on the car?

 

you mean this (not my model):

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4657060

 

This is incorrect. I have a Bambu and there is a LAN only mode so you can’t be reliant on the Cloud.

 

Take this how you want because you can make whatever assumptions because Bambu is Chinese company, but this is their policy on how they handle security: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/general/bbl-security

I for one like their Cloud service because it allows me to print models from their mobile app when I’m not home. I can literally pull up their app, find a model I like, and send it to my printer and its done when I get home.

As I said above, there is also a LAN Mode:https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/knowled...nable-lan-mode

I understand security concerns as I work for one the largest cybersecurity companies in the world. It’s a risk you take with anything cloud, but I’d also argue that the minute you post your own model online, which benefits the community, nothing stops them from downloading the model and reposting as their own other than some TOS and “paper licenses”. If you really want to keep your design/model to yourself, then use the SD Card or LAN mode.

 

The issue isn't cloud reliance for models, its that there is a history of pushing firmware updates and a lack of overall transparency even in their 'LAN Mode' unless you restrict access via putting it on its own subnet or the like. Bambu as a business has shown that they like having unfettered access to their machines, and by extension your network. That sucks for anyone with a modicum of interest in securing their network.

 

Yes that was the one. Thanks. Gonna save that file. if i ever figure it out id like to edit it and engrave either Mazda or Rx-7 to the center of it.

 

Wow, I’ve had my X1C for 2 years and never noticed this. For some reason I thought this feature wasn’t available on any Bambu printers. Not that I have any concerns about using their cloud service, I’m not printing anything that I’m afraid to lose to the Chinese.

 

If you've never used CAD before I hear Onshape and Fusion 360 are pretty easy to learn and are fairly accessible. But if you feel like going down a VERY deep rabbit hole, there's always Blender.

 

if you care about securing your network from any IoT device, then it should be on its own VLAN anyways whether it’s a printer, thermostat, Alexa, etc.

 

Ah yes, and that makes it OK that Bambu has shady practices in their management of machines.

Good talk.

 

If we all cared about the environment, we wouldn’t be driving oil burning inefficient spinning Doritos, yet here we are. 🤷‍♂️

Great talk!

 

That's some impressive mental gymnastics after throwing up a few straw men. Bravo.

The fact is that Bambu is a business that some people don't want to do business with and there is no reasonable way to use their products without giving them access to your life - that you can't just admit or acknowledge that without turning it into team-sports is lame.

Anyway - I'll stop shitting up the printing thread. I'd like to see people make neat stuff.

 

I'll throw a little bit of my knowledge of CAD software out there for people who want to dip their toes into something new. I use Onshape for most models and I use Blender for things like creating complex curves in already-made models, like that map pocket lid that I recently uploaded. Blender is more for artistic modeling than dimensional CAD work, that's why I bounce around depending on my needs. .STL files and .STP files are going to be the most common file types that you're going to see models saved as. CAD software like Fusion 360, Onshape, FreeCAD, TinkerCAD, etc. aren't the right choice for STL files. You can't do anything directly to them in CAD software because models saved as STL use a triangular mesh comprised of hundreds even millions of triangles to make up the shape of the model. They can be used to create your own model in CAD if you're trying to remix another model and all you have is an STL file to go from. STEP or STP files on the other hand preserve the original geometric information and can be easily altered in CAD software as is.

That's enough about file types. When it comes to CAD software there is no best or worst. Pick a free CAD software or pay for Fusion 360 or some other nice CAD software, and see what you like and don't like. When it comes to learning CAD, my advice in the very beginning is to pick a somewhat simple geometric object around your house and model it in CAD. You'll learn what everything does and Google questions you have about certain features to obtain the shape that you are looking for. (And yes, the Blender rabbit hole is very deep)

And if I got anything wrong here, someone please feel free to correct me, this is just my current knowledge

 

Good to know. Some of the videos I've watched i heard alot of ppl talk about orca slicer. But it's kinda the same as some of the others I hear.

Still been looking around at printers. Wish I could drop some cash on a really good one buy atm got to many bills to surge like that

 

I don't know if someone's made this yet but this is the sun visor plastic trim bits, one of mine broke and I was bored so recreated it

 

Door speaker adapters

https://makerworld.com/models/1184752

 

What size of speakers are these for?

 

These are 6.5”

 

Local kid worked up a replacement tongue for my LHD interior q-panel. I am pretty happy with the result.

Shows bigger pieces can now be successfully replicated.

 

Here is a seller on Buyee selling some FD3s 3D printed bits.

He is also selling replacement fuse box stickers.

https://buyee.jp/item/search/seller/...aFpCPu5g%3D%3D