This is not a power2max support post, but a private triathlon post :-).
I have been toying with the idea to do a fuel cell type structure to close the bottom of my Speed Concept’s frame triangle. Another idea is to build a custom “nose cone” type bottle that is held by the extension and ends above the front wheel, similar to the Plasma 5. With a 3D printer and food safe lining inside the bottle it should be doable, I believe.
Has anybody tried their hand at such a thing? I have played around with Sketchup, but am not competent enough to model something that complex. Getting it printed shouldn’t be a problem, given the many sites that offer such services nowadays.
After printing out my AK-47, 105mm Howitzer (a nod to retro), and my ICBM casing I was too exhausted to even think about my tri bike. But, please, give it a go and report back. I’ve heard the printers’ results are not the sturdiest, btw.)
If you want to send me any files I can try some stuff for you. Unfortunately I have a Shiv but I can send you whatever I make.
I’m very competent at printing, less so at actual modeling but I have designed and printed some things for work (metal stamping).
Email me with any questions, I have printed all manner of things but nothing for my bike yet and have been eyeing it as an opportunity for some experimentation.
Very easy to use and free. Plus you can create .stl files for 3d printing right out of it. A couple times at work I have designed something in 20-25 minutes and had it printed in a few hours after that. Granted these are not extremely durable in a shop environment but now that I have the files on an SD card I can recreate them at any time or give them to my toolmaker to make out of steel once I know they fit.
ive been thinking about doing something similar. gear box, nose cone, garmin holder. something. really just to experiment. i am pretty savvy at building 3d models but for architecture not industrial design so i have a small learning curve with material capabilities and tolerances. ive had some ideas but just not the time to do it.
any recommendations for where to get something printed?
I’m working on a hydration system for my '14 SC but I’m not mounting it out front It will hold a ton of fluid and not impact the already excellent aerodynamics of the SC. I’ll share a file with everyone once I’m done.
I haven’t used Sketchup in a while but what you’re doing should be doable. To get something crude you’d want to create three 2D airfoils spaced apart about where said profiles would be the appropriate cross section of the bottle. Then you want to the sweep feature to create the bottle… if I’m remembering correctly.
I’m using Inventor fwiw.
Edit: to make the model less crude, add more airfoils Regarding programs, Inventor is the best tool I’ve come across and I’ve tried a lot of them: Rhino, Inventor, Solidworks, etc. Autodesk now has Fusion 360 as well but I haven’t played with it yet. Then again everyone thinks a bit differently so different work flows for different folks. You should still be able to get a 30 day trial of all of those. If you choose to buy one expect to drop some $$$.
Shapeways is solid. Based on other little do-dads I’ve printed with them their “strong and flexible” plastic should be ideal. There are other cheaper services out there but I’m not familiar with them.
I work for a big company that is one of the pioneers in 3d printing, my advice would be to check the resins if you plan to drink out of one of your creations… You might want something that is biocompatible…
I have the new shiv L with the fuel cell in the back. I’ve built some rough items for it. Designs - Thingiverse
If anyone has access to a model or a 3d scan of the rear fuelcell please let me know. The bladders are completely sold out world wide, and since they have discontinued the model I’m worried I’ll have to make my own. So if anyone can find the measurements, I will get on making a liner that can be removed.
I work for a big company that is one of the pioneers in 3d printing, my advice would be to check the resins if you plan to drink out of one of your creations… You might want something that is biocompatible…
Exactly. The cross section of materials that you’d want to leave liquid in over a long bike ride and will still work as a water bottle is pretty small.
if you plan to drink out of one of your creations… You might want something that is biocompatible…
Exactly. The cross section of materials that you’d want to leave liquid in over a long bike ride and will still work as a water bottle is pretty small.
I think he said he wanted to use some sort of liner.
If anyone wants to make a behind the seatpost toolbox for my tririg omni I think there’s a market for a few and I’ll pay. Otherwise I might try laminating one in fibreglass but I think its tge perfect 3d printing project
Done my fair share of DIY parts…but not 3D printing. I hand make everything with hi-impact plastic. Not sure if it can be scanned for 3D printing. I work with Sketchup on my Architectural job and eager to learn 3D printing.
Done my fair share of DIY parts…but not 3D printing. I hand make everything with hi-impact plastic. Not sure if it can be scanned for 3D printing. I work with Sketchup on my Architectural job and eager to learn 3D printing.
That’s pure craftsmanship and quite inspiring. U heat and melt or u glue, how exactly is the process for the joins?
All of the above. I heat, cut, bend, glue, patty & sand. Starts from a cardboard pattern. If i can learn how to program on sketchup & convert to 3D printing files…it would be great.
It will hold a ton of fluid and not impact the already excellent aerodynamics of the SC. I’ll share a file with everyone once I’m done.