Any 3D printer chaps can help me ? For a fee..

B21 · Post by **B21** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:41 pm

First stumblings..

Christopher72 · Post by **Christopher72** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:31 pm

Probably don't need the thickness depending on the material you have it printed in..

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:49 pm

I'm guilty for thinking far, far outside the box, but a black Lego triangle should do. They cost US$0.20.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:25 pm

Thanks to Mark. 3 versions of my Garmin Mini 2 pedestal arrived…when I can get back in the garage I’ll give these babies a go

Christopher72 · Post by **Christopher72** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:56 pm

Only getting 3 bars? Time to get a new cell phone.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:02 pm

Christopher72 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:56 pm Only getting 3 bars? Time to get a new cell phone.

And they say are American cousins don’t have a sense of humour?

Christopher72 · Post by **Christopher72** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:07 pm

They look quality - what material? Nylon, ASA, or ABS I hope. PLA & PETG get all slouchy in sunlight over time.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:38 pm

Christopher72 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:07 pm They look quality - what material? Nylon, ASA, or ABS I hope. PLA & PETG get all slouchy in sunlight over time.

Pass… Mark can advise…he did offer an unconditional, unlimited warranty

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:17 pm

Christopher72 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:07 pm They look quality - what material? Nylon, ASA, or ABS I hope. PLA & PETG get all slouchy in sunlight over time.

He’s in Scotland. You ought to explain what this sunlight thing is.

mMark · Post by **mMark** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:16 pm

Christopher72 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:07 pm They look quality - what material? Nylon, ASA, or ABS I hope. PLA & PETG get all slouchy in sunlight over time.

The material used here is PLA from a high quality brand (REAL), same as I have used for the dashcam holders in my cars. In one of the cars, the dashcam holders are in there for almost three years without any issues or visible deterioration. The matt black color gives it a really nice finish; I also print PETG but for that material I haven't found a matt black filament; only glossy or semi-matt. Depending on the application, I use either PLA or PETG.

About UV resistance: PLA is known to be not UV resistance indeed. However, the degradation process is slow (takes many years; the time for PLA to fully decompose is at least 80 years) and affects just the outer layer of the part. What you may experience is some discoloration, but that is not something to worry about for a black pigmented filament. Also, these dashcam holders are not exposed to UV all the time, as the roof is not open 24/7.
About PETG: that material has excellent UV resistance and is fully suitable for outdoor use. I have designed my own cat proof fence and printed this from PETG, which is exposed to UV and rain all the time.

B21 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:38 pm Pass… Mark can advise…he did offer an unconditional, unlimited warranty

Absolutely! You have my phone number, so if you experience any issues (even after years) you can contact me and I will get you a new adapter

B21 · Post by **B21** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:55 pm

I was wondering whether to spray the chosen adapter before mounting ?

Where it’s tucked in it’s not going to see any UV for any great period of time…even with the roof down…

If I could ensure the roof didn’t malfunction in 80 years I’d be much happier….

Very pleased with the neatest..think I’ll be back for more 3D printing

Christopher72 · Post by **Christopher72** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:30 pm

PLA matte is a cool filament... I've just recently begun printing in ASA which is a plastic already heavily used in the BMW Z4 and a lot of the automotive industry. I don't think i've seen the equivalent finish that you achieved in pla though. Nice work!

mMark · Post by **mMark** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:31 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:55 pm I was wondering whether to spray the chosen adapter before mounting ?

Spray painting can give some extra UV protection, but I haven't done that to mine.

In 1 or 2 weeks time I will remove the hardtop of my E85 and will post some photos of my dashcam holders.

B21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:55 pm Very pleased with the neatest..think I’ll be back for more 3D printing

Glad to hear that you are happy

Let me know in case you have anything else that you want 3D printed

B21 · Post by **B21** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:42 pm

mMark wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:31 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:55 pm I was wondering whether to spray the chosen adapter before mounting ?
Spray painting can give some extra UV protection, but I haven't done that to mine.

In 1 or 2 weeks time I will remove the hardtop of my E85 and will post some photos of my dashcam holders.

B21 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:55 pm Very pleased with the neatest..think I’ll be back for more 3D printing
Glad to hear that you are happy Let me know in case you have anything else that you want 3D printed

I’m working on a couple of ideas

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