Below is for a 19mm hex bolt. Anyone want the STL file?
hmm you do realise these are very common items? not quite sure why you would want to make your own on a 3D printer and their only 36p each.
nut covers
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
not quite sure why you would want to make your own on a 3D printer
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
not quite sure why you would want to make your own on a 3D printer
Because he can?
You can buy a locost ready built too (albeit 2nd hand) for less than it costs to buy the parts. The enjoyment is partially in the making surely?
they may not be available/cheep in Malta
Guess you guys hit all the reasons 
Yeah, not available readily in malta.
It was fun to design in cad (so can scale to any size I want)
It is still quite cheap and they get done on their own while I'm doing something else.
Oh yeah and because I can
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
not quite sure why you would want to make your own on a 3D printer
Because he can?
I can hand carve them out of wood but it doesn't make it a good reason too
Also, if you have a 3D printer, you can just make one - or you can search online for a supplier, place the order, wait a few days until they arrive,
then fit them.
I do have a 3D printer - and I'm going to save the file - if thepest will make it available!
Here you go:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1061475
Thanks! Now "collected".
Is there am open source cad program for stl? Fancy designing a drilling jig using 3dp. Makes more sense than trying to accurately drill holes on a circle at precisely 72 degrees in an alternator pulley. ..
Is this print from ABS of PLA and painted?
I have a printer too, its great to be able to make something and class it as DIY even if its a simple cover like yours. I've made a fair few
things for my MK including a simple shaped cover to fit below the rear seatbelt anchors onto the top of the boot hiding the steel threaded posts.
Keep it up and thanks for sharing.
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Originally posted by BenB
Is there am open source cad program for stl? Fancy designing a drilling jig using 3dp. Makes more sense than trying to accurately drill holes on a circle at precisely 72 degrees in an alternator pulley. ..
I use OpenSCAD for a lot of the stuff I make. It's absolutely free. It can be a bit daunting when you first
get into it as it's a lot like programming or web page design, but once you get the hang of it it's very powerful. The best bit is that you
can design something with parameters that others can change to suit their own needs.
Here's an example of something I made to hold my phone and charger - didn't take me too
long to design, and it's now sitting on my desk doing its job, just in front of me.
I haven't yet made anything for my Locost, but I have a few ideas in mind to be done over the winter.
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great stuff, i want to build a 3d printer but need to get my car finished first
If anyone fancies drawing and printing me some covers for my TRS harness mounts feel free to offer I wouldn't be offended!!
The print was in ABS plastic then finished with acetone mist. No paint, but you can still get a mirror like finish in ABS.
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If anyone fancies drawing and printing me some covers for my TRS harness mounts feel free to offer I wouldn't be offended!!
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Originally posted by femster87
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Originally posted by jimmyd
If anyone fancies drawing and printing me some covers for my TRS harness mounts feel free to offer I wouldn't be offended!!
Post pictures and dimension
[Edited on 9/10/15 by femster87]
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by femster87
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Originally posted by jimmyd
If anyone fancies drawing and printing me some covers for my TRS harness mounts feel free to offer I wouldn't be offended!!
Post pictures and dimension
[Edited on 9/10/15 by femster87]
OOH! Do you have a printer Femi?
looks a well nice finish