Work still continues on the 1/6 electric car model as more
parts are stacking up on the work table.
I made some nice progress on some of the smaller parts for the build
with the completion of the dash assembly for the model as well as the assembly
for the electric motor.
The dash assembly fell into place two days ago with the
completion of the black and white printed center dash face. This was accomplished with the Makerbot
Replicator and it's dual print extruders.
This made it possible to print both the black and white parts of the piece all at the
same time. This portion of the assembly took 2 hours 21 mins. I think the wait was worth it. The hardest part in making this piece for the
assembly was just figuring out how to design it on the computer so that both
the black and white parts could be combined on the 3D printer. With some effort I managed to get it right
the first time out.
These three printed cylindrical pieces and a short piece of
aluminum rod make up the assembly of the electric motor for
the car model. I got
some nice detail in this assembly by modeling recessed bolts and vent holes for
the completed assembly in the two end pieces.
With the middle section of the assembly in a different color
it sets off the model and gives it just a little more detail. The 1/4 inch aluminum rod runs through the
entire assembly which helps keep everything lined up. The shaft is a nice snug fit so no glue was
needed to hold the assembly together. The motor is 1.5 inches in diameter and
is 2.75 inches long.
I am very pleased
with the Makerbot 3D printer being able to print such beautiful parts. Having
the ability to print larger parts makes putting intricate details into these
small assemblies and parts easy and will
make a big difference in the completed model of the electric car model. It's the little things that make the
difference.
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