3D Printed Console Screw Covers

IAmOrion · Post by **IAmOrion** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:20 pm

These sometimes crop up with people looking for some... BMW charge around £15 per cover

Anyways, I made these ages ago, but needed to print myself another couple just the other day, so thought I would re-offer some in case anyone wants some. They obv don't look as good as the original - as in they don't have a smooth finish, however you could sand (very gently & finely) to your needs or cover with something. I was thinking £12 posted (for 6) which basically covers my materials, print time & postage. Bear in mind, due to being 3D Printed, they are not as flexible as OEM ones. I got mine in no problem, but after putting it and and taking it out again around 7 or 8 times, it did snap. It's a little harder to get out than it is in.

Not here to earn my fortune, so if no takers, no problem, just needed some myself and thought I'd offer some up to help others if anyone wants some.

Pics below. If you own a 3D Printer already, you can download my .STL file here: https://mega.nz/#!ZOgAmAhB!M-HbOruE3uF- ... 02CVH7Qz8s

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Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:01 pm

I just bought one! D'oh!

IAmOrion · Post by **IAmOrion** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:26 pm

Scooba_Steve wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:01 pm I just bought one! D'oh!

Do'h - unbelievable timing eh!

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:35 pm

Any chance you can do them to fit flush with a smooth face?

IAmOrion · Post by **IAmOrion** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:53 pm

greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:35 pm Any chance you can do them to fit flush with a smooth face?

Might be hard to tell from the picture in my car, but it IS flush, but I simply don't have the time to put into post-processing. The nature of 3D Printing means it will have lines in due to FDM.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:11 pm

Pm sent.

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:13 pm

IAmOrion wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:53 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:35 pm Any chance you can do them to fit flush with a smooth face?
Might be hard to tell from the picture in my car, but it IS flush, but I simply don't have the time to put into post-processing. The nature of 3D Printing means it will have lines in due to FDM.

cool, thanks for the info

Mittens · Post by **Mittens** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:52 pm

Nice work!

If you don't mind, what settings/material (PLA?) do you use?

IAmOrion · Post by **IAmOrion** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:10 pm

Mittens wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:52 pm Nice work!

If you don't mind, what settings/material (PLA?) do you use?

Thanks.

I use(d) eSun/sunlu PLA+ (About £20 a roll) , 0.2mm, 100% infill (because it's small). Wanhao i3 Duplicator v1 with micro swiss all metal hotend

adam04 · Post by **adam04** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:32 pm

Typical. Bought 2 on Monday.

IAmOrion · Post by **IAmOrion** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:47 pm

adam04 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:32 pm Typical. Bought 2 on Monday.

Sorry - seems my timing is bad lol

On the flip side, the ones you have are oem and will look a bit better anyways

adam04 · Post by **adam04** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:48 pm

IAmOrion wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:47 pm
adam04 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:32 pm Typical. Bought 2 on Monday.
Sorry - seems my timing is bad lol

On the flip side, the ones you have are oem and will look a bit better anyways

and my wallet £26 lighter...

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