3D canes
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I should add a bit of detail about the basic cane . #1 we will get this thing perfect - no quitting on it .
This is a difficult cane in as far as joinery goes but basic in its design and print .
The latest cutaway parts have 8 lugs for the sake of a better word . These lugs are partially embedded in the canes exterior wall to give them rigidity . I would also use clear epoxy -sparingly while assembling these .
This is a difficult cane in as far as joinery goes but basic in its design and print .
The latest cutaway parts have 8 lugs for the sake of a better word . These lugs are partially embedded in the canes exterior wall to give them rigidity . I would also use clear epoxy -sparingly while assembling these .
Here is the cutaway files . print on a raft @ 100% infill is suggested and let cool 100 % .
basic cane connector 15 mm radius
basic cane connector 15 mm radius
I have been wrestling alligators to solve a conundrum in 3D space using deformer tools .
When objects are bent like these cane , all the geometry rules go straight out the window .
Below is a pic showing the issue and which some of u may experience .
on the left is a created center (in blue) to bore a hole . on the right is what the app considers center .
This has given me fits to resolve until I sectioned off a part and scaled it down to realize what the application was doing .
Note: even with sectioning off and scaling down , true center was not achievable without adjusting the position of the scaled object .
When objects are bent like these cane , all the geometry rules go straight out the window .
Below is a pic showing the issue and which some of u may experience .
on the left is a created center (in blue) to bore a hole . on the right is what the app considers center .
This has given me fits to resolve until I sectioned off a part and scaled it down to realize what the application was doing .
Note: even with sectioning off and scaling down , true center was not achievable without adjusting the position of the scaled object .
ErnieHorning
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I’m just curious but what is the advantage of these being printed as opposed to the regular (HDPE) plastic? Is it just longevity only, the free diffusion or maybe an easier assembly?
At 600 grams (1.32 pounds) per cane, they certainly weigh more than the standard ones. A quick Google search says that 600 grams of translucent or clear generally costs between $20 and $35 USD. That’s substantially more than the $3 that I’m buying the extruded ones for, minus the lights that are never useful to me.
Though I have a printer, I’ve never actually used it, so I’m just asking as a curious viewer from the outside looking in.
At 600 grams (1.32 pounds) per cane, they certainly weigh more than the standard ones. A quick Google search says that 600 grams of translucent or clear generally costs between $20 and $35 USD. That’s substantially more than the $3 that I’m buying the extruded ones for, minus the lights that are never useful to me.
Though I have a printer, I’ve never actually used it, so I’m just asking as a curious viewer from the outside looking in.
This gives you something to watch while you have your breakfast ! Canes printing while you relax , its kinda Zen ... lol
You can print a lot of useless stuff with these 3D printers . That's the joy ... I guess .
ErnieHorning
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It was in the beging of this thread.
I was starting to wonder if you were enjoying the fumes too much.
ErnieHorning
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Ernie , I redesigned the basic cane . its a shell @ 30 mm diameter . Sorry for my confusion to your question !View attachment 48999
It was in the beging of this thread.
I was starting to wonder if you were enjoying the fumes too much.