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bigdean on "DIY Carbon full suss- attempt"
Ok bit of a while since an update, fortunately summer has been both good and bad for progress. Hols with family get in the way but got some time on the machines.Managed to make the linkages and new...
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Managed to get fusion to produce a usable program, plus have made some progress on the swing arm, have been trying to film some of the process so no pics at the min.
View ArticleTheBrick on "Family-friendly bike-carrying camper build"
How is this conversion still going?Any mechanical problems with the base van?
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Swadding excellent dude. *Shares with engineering/MTB buds*
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What a great thread! Looking forward to seeing the next instalment.
View Articlethisisnotaspoon on "DIY Carbon full suss- attempt"
So under 100grams for the core will be good to monitor how much weight is added as we go.Out of interest, why not print in PVA then soak it out of the frame afterwards?
View Articlecokie on "DIY Carbon full suss- attempt"
Great project! Nice to see you getting stuck into this. How many miles did you cover on Mk1 before it cracked? Out of interest, why not print in PVA then soak it out of the frame afterwards? Never knew...
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Never knew that was possible. Very cool idea. It's the clever way of printing overhangs without having to sand off the supourt afterwards, you print in two materials with PVA being used to print the...
View Articlefifeandy on "DIY Carbon full suss- attempt"
I had never seen this thread before, but now I have, got to give a huge thumbs up. Can't wait for the next instalment!
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bigdean on "DIY Carbon full suss- attempt"
Out of interest, why not print in PVA then soak it out of the frame afterwards? Don't have a dual head printer, bought a cheap kit some years ago and built a new frame for it. dual extruder is a...
View ArticlePoopscoop on "DIY Carbon full suss- attempt"
Just read this, start to end.Very interesting read. Wish I had a tenth of the talent!
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^ Thanks, think of carbon fibre as expensive paper mashie and it becomes simpler. Need to include glitter and dry pasta!
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Mike_D on "Family-friendly bike-carrying camper build"
It's nearly finished, I should probably do an update Mechanical problems over the last four years (other than usual wear and tear): Breakdown in France caused by water ingress to ECU wiring (additional...
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surroundedbyhills on "Family-friendly bike-carrying camper build"
@tFtR - I fitted these to my vanMarked out the footprint - the tricky bit was taking a bead up the inside of the van window, then copying it down the outside to ensure I had it all lined up and was not...
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BTW I should again also say that @ MikeD was the inspiration for my build! Cheers buddy!
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Mike_D on "Family-friendly bike-carrying camper build"
You're very welcome Van's looking good!
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Mike_D on "Family-friendly bike-carrying camper build"
So, er, yeah, bit behind on the updates - this lot coming up was February half term...Next step was an overhead unit above the sliding door to contain the switch panel, amp, a couple of speakers and a...
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Mike_D on "Family-friendly bike-carrying camper build"
MOAR.Picking up from the most recent instalment, here's some more switch panel. One of the little cubbyholes is intentionally phone-sized, so I put a USB socket in there to charge same:Popped a speaker...
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