Printed Mechanical Bottom Feeder Mod

[Kataphraktos]

I know some Shapeways prints have been less than optimal lately, but these 2 came out flawless. Sanding to fit took about 30 minutes for both, while watching TV. A bit of clear matte Krylon to seal, let them dry overnight, and built them this evening while watching TV in about 3 hours- would have been half that without the TV. That included modding the bottles to be REO-style, modding 2 Amazon vented screws.

The second one took about half the time to build as the first one. I did it without a tutorial, just some pictures and schematics from Gdeal.

I all but abandoned mechs a while back, having kept only my one GP Paps Lux. I will be using these heavily, and building more, just too easy.

 

[Proetus]

The interest thread is up. Due to forum rules, i can not post a link outside of that area. If you have access you know where to go.

 

[vapero]

how grainy is the texture? can I polish it? I would love to wrap one in a wood grain vinyl just don't know if it will stick

 

[gdeal]

One more pic just in. Kataphratos wasnt sure if he could post this yet, but I thought it would be cool to share. The internal structure which holds the battery and juice bottle is attached to the top cap. The top cap slides up and out of the main body shell to change the battery and for bottle refills. So there is little bonus feature to keep the top on nice and tight.....

 

[caveat]

One more pic just in. Kataphratos wasnt sure if he could post this yet, but I thought it would be cool to share. The internal structure which holds the battery and juice bottle is attached to the top cap. The top cap slides up and out of the main body shell to change the battery and for bottle refills. So there is little bonus feature to keep the top on nice and tight.....

Very nice. When can we try out this new bonus feature?

 

[Proetus]

That in kit parts PDF?

 

[gdeal]

That in kit parts PDF?

Yes...Line 20

 

[tiburonfirst]

Yes...Line 20

item #?

 

[Kataphraktos]

item #?

You are gonna love the tiny tiny tiny nuts, they make the screws from the Tibs2 look gargantuan. I was thinking of you as I tightened them dear.

 

[tiburonfirst]

You are gonna love the tiny tiny tiny nuts, they make the screws from the Tibs2 look gargantuan. I was thinking of you as I tightened them dear.

ain't gonna be my worry this time - and whatever proetus gets proetus deserves!

 

[gdeal]

how grainy is the texture? can I polish it? I would love to wrap one in a wood grain vinyl just don't know if it will stick

Not sure that would really stick well. The material is grainy to slightly grainy. You can prime it/sand it to get a smooth surface and maybe get it to adhere...???

 

[Proetus]

ain't gonna be my worry this time - and whatever proetus gets proetus deserves!

Two words..Shipping address

 

[tiburonfirst]

Two words..Shipping address

i hope you'll have to get a magnifying glass for those screws!

 

[BobC]

i hope you'll have to get a magnifying glass for those screws!

Not good enough, more like a microscope, and you drop it, its gone, don't even bother to look for it

 

[tiburonfirst]

be still my heart!

 

[gdeal]

Printed parts are up at Shapeways

Mechanical Bottom Feeder - Peko V1.1 by gdeal on Shapeways

 

[Tbev]

Looks awesome!

 

[tiburonfirst]

Printed parts are up at Shapeways

Mechanical Bottom Feeder - Peko V1.1 by gdeal on Shapeways

now put your thinking cap on and find room for a chip in that enclosure!

 

[TruckerMSA]

now put your thinking cap on and find room for a chip in that enclosure!

Wouldn't that defeat the purpose lol


Sent from the Truck O Shop

 

[Rossum]

now put your thinking cap on and find room for a chip in that enclosure!

Women -- always asking for the moon.