What did you 3D print today?

[JonM]

I printed the updated version of my Automag horizontal foregrip. By the way, Thingiverse didn't update with the correct file last time, so be sure to download the latest version if you want it. The model up now is the correct one. This version has absolutely no side to side or up and down play. Tolerances are right on the money.

[XEMON]

Not 3D printed nor paintball related, but close enough ... Got the top of my laptop in the laser 😁

[ChillswitchEngage]

Not affiliated with them at all (I swear) but wanted to recommend Overture's "Super" PLA. I usually use their PLA+ but this is just as easy to print with from initial runs and much stronger as well in quick tests for shear/impact/etc. Have an ion-threaded barrel in the works I will use this stuff for, test prints are promising. For now, I started my ~10hr journey to a mini rotor top half.

[Brokeass_baller]

Brandon, Yes:

https://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=4516961

[Brandon]

Brokeass_baller thanks

[ChillswitchEngage]

Mini rotor with Super PLA came out pretty good! I think I will re-try in PETG though, not sure why I had so much trouble last time but it has printed two AC freak barrels no issue. PETG being half the price(~$15) and no worry of heat warpage is nice too.

The Ion/Luxe threaded one has successfully been printed and fit! Fit snug in the ion but the OD of the stock file (25.4mm) is ever so slightly too thick for a Luxe. Shaved it down to 25mm in TinkerCAD, gonna test it out today or tomorrow for fit.

And I know this is a PB forum but I am just too damn excited to not announce it, but a recreation of the "barrage" airsoft conversion barrel has been designed and printed off as well. Just need BBs to start testing.

[ChillswitchEngage]

Ion threaded freak barrel came out great! The OD doesn't seem to be what is causing the threading issue on the luxe. It just takes some patience to line it up and screw it in as opposed to the Ion or Autococker, not sure why though.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6386312

[ChillswitchEngage]

3d printed 8" freak barrel paired with the mini rotor and 3d printed blade trigger on the mech ion conversion!!! Came out amazing. I am debating making the hoppers in small batches for sale if anyone may be interested.

[ChillswitchEngage]

@Alexndl

Most certainly! These shell settings are probably overkill (Or not enough? Always open to feedback). Used with Prusa Slicer.

Infill - 100%, rectilinear
Supports: Yes. organic

==Layers/Perimeters==
Layer Height - 0.22mm
First Layer - 0.26mm
Vertical Shell Perimeters: 10
Horizontal Shell Solid Layer Top/Bottom: 10
Minimum Shell Thickness Top/Bottom: 1mm
Seam Positioned: Aligned (optional but makes nicer looking prints imo)
Fill Gaps: Checked

The upper and lower get printed upright as normal with supports. The feedneck gets flipped on its base and needs no supports. The button orientation can be left as is as well and needs no supports (I'd recommend .2mm layer height though). Clear filament is perfect for the button, lets me see the blue light nice and bright still.

[zinger565]

Makes me wonder how small/compact we could get one of the new Halo loaders...

[Brokeass_baller]

zinger565, look up the Pico loader.

[OpusX]

Finishing up a Mozak 10rnd stick feed.

[BrickHaus]

Damn you printed on end? I need to re try mine

[Snowpuff]

😀

[The Great Equalizer]

I'm also on the "Re-birth of Project rATS 2.0" thread, but I don't see this one. What is the mag its adapted to?

[Brokeass_baller]

The Great Equalizer it uses TipX mags. Files can be found here:

https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/paintball-news-aa/the-armory/ats/152875-3d-printable-zetamag-magwell

[evilfishsticks]

One of the guys i play with asked me to print some jt ears for him that he'd seen. I only had blue tpu left but he likes them and wants more so i ordered more filament.

[Brandon]

where did you find the stl for these?? those are sweet

[evilfishsticks]

On thingiverse, there are 2 jt logo versions, one with the lower mounting tab and one without.

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=Jt+ears&page=1

[Brandon]

Thanks !!

[Part-time Tech]

Barrels, barrels, and more barrels. Started by wanting a short freak tip to match with a brass eagle avenger II I've been modding but the best file I could find didn't have the right threads so I made my own. Many hours in fusion 360 and many more on the printer has cascaded into a couple patterns for tips, freak tipx barrels for myself and a friend, and a vm68 threaded back that ushered me here. All printed in inland PLA+ on a Prusa mk3s+.

[ChillswitchEngage]

Those are kick-ass! I wanted to try a 2 piece print but I read from paintballdna on a Reddit post about making 3D-printed barrels something about tolerances so they abandoned it. Glad it came out well for you!

[Part-time Tech]

Tolerances certainly were difficult, can't use any of the pre-designated thread tools in fusion because they don't give enough clearance. These thread together perfectly, all that's left is to fine tune the printer settings to get a better surface finish

[Spider!]

Besides the normal print calibrations and extrusion rates, my seams cause trouble as well on threads. On those coarse Tippmann threads, I used a Dremel disc to run on the root and both sides of the thread. That made the fit work.

[JonM]

It hasn't hit the printer yet, but here's a preview of a little something I've been working on.

[RAZRBAKK]

Wow, that is sweet. I'd love to see a variant that takes the AR style grips as well. Looking forward to seeing how yours comes out.

[SETHZILLA!]

Do i spy a round top frame for Sheridans? JonM

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[JonM]

Indeed you do. Based on a Benchmark slider no less.

[Bulldogr6]

One of the guys i play with asked me to print some jt ears for him that he'd seen. I only had blue tpu left but he likes them and wants more so i ordered more filament.

Are those the ones from Thingiverse?

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[evilfishsticks]

Yes, my buddy thinks they're a little too thin. Next ones i print I'll probably make them thicker.

[JonM]

I printed out my first prototype frame today. It’s close, but there are some tolerances that need adjusting. I had to mill out the slot wider using my drill press to even get the trigger to slide freely. I also discovered that if I screw in the rear frame screw that the hammer can’t catch the sear. Those issues aside, I think it turned out great. A few more tweaks and I should be able to release the STL to the world.

[JonM]

I printed out a second version of the frame today. Unfortunately it was a case of two steps forward, two steps back. However, I at least learned a few lessons that made me rethink my first print and make it work. It took an o-ring sandwiched between the rear frame screw and the body, but it works. I’m still not completely satisfied with it in its current state, so the STL will have to wait. At least it’s working and playable as it is now.

[RAZRBAKK]

Spaghet.



Working on a clamping feed tube. What did print came out really nice. Gonna raft it next time.



Almost out of Test-Print Grey!

[anson]

It's better this way then the blob of death