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Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 11:28
by PhilC
I could probably print it but will need someone to try it on a falcon, only got an STE and Mega here.
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 11:36
by exxos
sandord wrote: 27 Aug 2018 11:03
As long as those dimensions are measured meticulously (0.1mm precision), we should be fine. As holes tend to be sloped on the surface, it's best to measure both the inside and the outside diameter.
It's just hard to verify measurement correctness without any actual hardware. I'm fine with trying, just someone else has to print it and verify it, possibly sending feedback for a revision.
We can give it a go.. I guess if the dimensions can be printed on paper I can check on my MB here.. Will start a new thread on it later..
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 11:45
by exxos
New forum section..
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=62
May have to add more attachment formats... ?
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 11:47
by sandord
:thumbup:
exxos wrote: 27 Aug 2018 11:45
May have to add more attachment formats... ?
I think just STL would be fine.
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 12:02
by troed
No not just STL! Terrible to import and fork from if someone wants to make changes. I'd vote for IGS* as well.
Regarding Falcon CF-adapter bracket. I have one and can take measurements (with proper measurement tools). At some point. My precious retro time has a lot of things I'm trying to work on at the same time.
*)
https://fileinfo.com/extension/igs
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 12:07
by sandord
troed wrote: 27 Aug 2018 12:02
No not just STL! Terrible to import and fork from if someone wants to make changes. I'd vote for IGS* as well.
Good point!
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 12:31
by exxos
I only ever heard of/saw STP STL files.. Will add them anyway, don't know what formats cura takes even.
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 27 Aug 2018 13:03
by troed
exxos wrote: 27 Aug 2018 12:31
I only ever heard of/saw STP STL files.. Will add them anyway, don't know what formats cura takes even.
Cura takes STL, but it's not a 3D object format, rather a printing format. So if I want to import a model into CAD software to make an edit STL is no good (the CAD program will have to recreate models from surfaces - horrible). IGS is a proper interchangeable 3D object format for CAD.
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 28 Oct 2018 10:13
by Icky
Has anyone looked at printing and I know its a large part the MegaSTE / TT HDD drive lid.
One of my main reasons for wanting this part is to have slots in the front of it for the SD cards (internal Gigafile / UltraSatan) and USB ports (Lightning VME USB) and not damage the original.
Re: 3D models of ST parts
Posted: 28 Oct 2018 11:27
by troed
Icky wrote: 28 Oct 2018 10:13
Has anyone looked at printing and I know its a large part the MegaSTE / TT HDD drive lid.
One of my main reasons for wanting this part is to have slots in the front of it for the SD cards (internal Gigafile / UltraSatan) and USB ports (Lightning VME USB) and not damage the original.
It's 2cm longer than my 3D printer can handle