11: Tuesday, April 22
- Apr 23, 2025
- 1 min read
In class today, we started the 3D printing process. We have five components: right axle, left axle, chassis, motor mount, and steering arm. We are printing all five components individually on the 1st floor printer in GCAD because it has a higher resolution.
We started printing the motor mount using the Ultimaker software.
During class, we uploaded the disk to the Ultimaker printer. The printer started heating up the extruders to a very high temperature (~200ºC). Once class ended, we left the printer to print out the 3D motor mount.
I observed that you've begun 3D printing five separate components (right axle, left axle, chassis, motor mount, and steering arm) using the higher-resolution printer located on the 1st floor of GCAD. The motor mount was the first component initiated using Ultimaker software.
What material are you using for the prints, and did you make any specific adjustments to the printing parameters beyond the default settings? Also, what is your estimated completion timeline for all five components given the printer's speed?
Great work. Making good progress!
Is it possible to get several printers running to save time?
Have you all taken more inspiration from real cars or rc ones for the 3d modeling.
Very cool how will the track work and is it just going to be a loop would be cool to see more turns.