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Post by RobertsClif on Jul 30, 2021 12:34:08 GMT
Recently purchased a new Mustang and wanted to protect my vehicle with a GPS tracking device. Ordered the device and found the when plugged into the OBDII port there are errors in tracking because of the OBDII port location. Decided to purchase an OBDII Y cable this would allow the device a higher location in the vehicle though it came with nonstandard OBDII connector mounting. I Designed the below model a simple OBDII Holder for the GPS theft / Tracking device. Top one is my design the bottom one came with the OBDII did not want to start drilling holes on the mustang. an it was an easy design: Printed with ABS 232C nozzle 96C Bed.
Could round the corners though it was not necessary for this hidden OBDII mount.
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Post by Xayoz on Jul 31, 2021 13:51:21 GMT
Looks like a great design, and useful. What did you use to design? TinkerCAD, Fusion, Blender, etc?
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Post by RobertsClif on Jul 31, 2021 20:37:16 GMT
Oh!!! Forgot to post that information, I used my good old trusty way easy as a pie TinkerCAD.
Could have mentioned that the ABS is 3.5 years old from a box with a single dollar store moisture eliminator, to keep the filament as good as new.
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Post by RobertsClif on Aug 12, 2021 11:02:27 GMT
I printed this model in PLA, I believe that ABS would have been a better choice.
What is would you have used if you were 3D Printing this model.?
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Post by Xayoz on Aug 14, 2021 16:19:48 GMT
I would use PETG, but only because I have not used ABS yet since I don't use an enclosure. ABS would likely be best, but I wonder about PC blend...
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Post by RobertsClif on Aug 15, 2021 1:12:26 GMT
Thank You
I got the same answer from another user. I guess a purchase of some PETG to compare it with ABS 3D Printed Model is in order.
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Post by Xayoz on Aug 15, 2021 12:58:34 GMT
one of these days I'll try the PC blend, but for now, I'm not buying anything until I run out of what I've already got...lol
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Post by RobertsClif on Aug 15, 2021 14:26:41 GMT
Yes that too correct and I too should not be purchasing more filament with 23 - 2.2kg rolls of PLA 12 - 2.2kg rolls of ABS But what difference will 1 or 2 rolls of PETG make.
PC Blend
Do not believe my Hot-end max temp will not reach 275C with current settings maybe 260C
Pros
High temperature resistance up to 113 °C
Excellent mechanical resistance - very strong and rigid material
Impact-resistant
Tough and flexible even at low temperatures
Very good dimensional stability
Good resistance to creep (cold flow) under mechanical stress
Does not contain styrene
Good adhesion to the print sheet
Improved printing properties compared to conventional polycarbonates - less warping during printing, cracks in layers are very rare
Does not need to be dried before printing (it is very little hygroscopic)
Good electrical insulating propertiesCons
Prone to warping when printing large models
Requires high temperatures on the nozzle and heatbed
Higher price
Produces a noticeable odor during printing
Requires a separating agent (e.g. a glue stick layer on the print sheet) |
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