NewStuff
10 years ago
There *are* 3D printers that can make saleable products. They are more often called Rapid Prototyping units, and have price tags that would scare the living daylights out of any normal, or even reasonably deep wallet. Some of them can do metal 3D printing (selective laser sintering or SLS, see this, it explains it well enough
).

As for the strength when printed on a consumer orientated printer, it's mainly down to the design of the part, and the infill method used when printing. I can't see a part printed with ABS filament using a decent honeycomb infill of 30-40% breaking, short of issues that would break the helmet it's attached and probably the noggin the helmet is resting on.
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Mr Mike
10 years ago
"Joanne" wrote:

On the other hand, some web surfing might produce a housing that could be adapted to my needs.

Joanne



Micro Pelicases with clear lids...

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Wormster
9 years ago
Thread Necromancy ALERT!:

I'm pleased to say that now I have my own 3d printer, and as such able to print parts for these lights. If anybody in the UK fancies having a go I'll happily print the parts for you!
Better to regret something you have done - than to regret something you have not done.
Antimosh
6 years ago
Old thread but these printers are everywhere these days!

Here is a ready made project for anyone with access to a printer.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:537222 

'At some point, there has to be a certain level of disregard in order to overcome your limits'
Wormster
6 years ago
The battery bos is well worth it, mind you it takes about 7 hours to print!!!
Better to regret something you have done - than to regret something you have not done.
NewStuff
6 years ago
I suspect any modern Delta printer with 32bit ARM boards will cut that 7hr figure down significantly.
Searching for the ever elusive Underground Titty Bar.

DDDWH CC

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