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I needed some holders for the rear bumper of my truck and after initially planning on printing out some fixed mounts, I decided to have a go at designing some adjustable ones. I thought they'd be particularly cool for those that need weird sensor angles, setups that are fussy and in need of tweaking in, or those that just don't want to worry about sticking fixed holders down at the precise level and rotation.
Here's a quick video:
I'll test these for a while to make sure they function really well and make modifications if I need to before making anything widely available.
ETA: Here is a video of the grill-style prototype.
I'm adding a link to DL from CGI Trader. I'm setting a $25 price for the download of either the bumper mount or the grill mount.....................but...........If, and only if, you are an intermediate or advanced member here, click the "offer price" and PM me here so I know it's you. You can put in any price you'd like or even 0 if it lets you but I only ask that you think about sending me a donation for the time I've put into this by making some offer. Optional, but greatly appreciated.
Since I've been getting a few PM's about it, yes, if you are an intermediate or advanced member here and would like to directly send me a donation instead of giving CGTrader their 30% cut, you can PM me your email and I'll send you the models directly, bypassing the middle man. Otherwise, see below.
The usage license here is that you can download the files and print as many as you want for your own PERSONAL use.
www.cgtrader.com
www.cgtrader.com
After that, here are the steps:
1. Whomever wants these goes to the link and downloads the file regardless of who's going to be printing them. The act of downloading that file is granting them license for personal use.
2. If they are an intermediate or advanced member here, they make an offer at CGTrader instead of paying the list price, and although I'd appreciate donations, that offer can be zero. I just need them to PM me here for proof of elevated access so that I can accept the offer.
3. They download the files.
4. They send the file or other proof of download from CGTrader to the person offering the print service.
5. The person offering the print service may charge what they feel is necessary for their time and material.
This way those offering the print service don't have to worry about sending me squat and only deal with the person directly. All I ask is that proof is obtained that they downloaded it from CGTrader, that's it.
I have no control over the print quality of parts printed by others so any problems with that will be between the requester and the person doing the printing.
Assembly Tutorial
NOTE: To assemble the final product you will need additional items:
The pilot holes for the pins and set screws are in the print file but have to be finished out to a little over 5mm to allow for slip fit of the lock pins and I've found that a 13/64" reamer works best for the job. A drill will also work but the reamer is nicer to work with. You can do this by hand but it's much easier with any power drill.....just don't poke your eye out!
You will also need a M6 X 1.0 tap to tap the holes for the set screws. You don't need to tap them all the way through the hole, just deep enough that you can tighten the lockpin assembly with the set screw.
Finally, you will need M6X1.0X10mm set screws. I highly recommend 300 series stainless steel, or food grade stainless as they will not rust. You will need 2 if using two lock pins per holder or 1 if only using one lock pin.
TMG Version Thread: https://www.rdforum.org/index.php?threads/98358/
Here's a quick video:
I'll test these for a while to make sure they function really well and make modifications if I need to before making anything widely available.
ETA: Here is a video of the grill-style prototype.
I'm adding a link to DL from CGI Trader. I'm setting a $25 price for the download of either the bumper mount or the grill mount.....................but...........If, and only if, you are an intermediate or advanced member here, click the "offer price" and PM me here so I know it's you. You can put in any price you'd like or even 0 if it lets you but I only ask that you think about sending me a donation for the time I've put into this by making some offer. Optional, but greatly appreciated.
Since I've been getting a few PM's about it, yes, if you are an intermediate or advanced member here and would like to directly send me a donation instead of giving CGTrader their 30% cut, you can PM me your email and I'll send you the models directly, bypassing the middle man. Otherwise, see below.
The usage license here is that you can download the files and print as many as you want for your own PERSONAL use.
ALP Adjustable Grill Sensor Holder 3D printable model
ALP Adjustable Grill Sensor Holder 3D printable model , formats include STL, ready for 3D animation and other 3D projects
ALP Adjustable Truck Bumper Sensor Holder 3D print model
ALP Adjustable Truck Bumper Sensor Holder 3D print model , available formats STL, ready for 3D animation and other 3D projects
3rd Party Services
If you'd like to offer your services to print these off for users yourself, contact me and I will "license" you to do so.After that, here are the steps:
1. Whomever wants these goes to the link and downloads the file regardless of who's going to be printing them. The act of downloading that file is granting them license for personal use.
2. If they are an intermediate or advanced member here, they make an offer at CGTrader instead of paying the list price, and although I'd appreciate donations, that offer can be zero. I just need them to PM me here for proof of elevated access so that I can accept the offer.
3. They download the files.
4. They send the file or other proof of download from CGTrader to the person offering the print service.
5. The person offering the print service may charge what they feel is necessary for their time and material.
This way those offering the print service don't have to worry about sending me squat and only deal with the person directly. All I ask is that proof is obtained that they downloaded it from CGTrader, that's it.
I have no control over the print quality of parts printed by others so any problems with that will be between the requester and the person doing the printing.
Assembly Tutorial
NOTE: To assemble the final product you will need additional items:
The pilot holes for the pins and set screws are in the print file but have to be finished out to a little over 5mm to allow for slip fit of the lock pins and I've found that a 13/64" reamer works best for the job. A drill will also work but the reamer is nicer to work with. You can do this by hand but it's much easier with any power drill.....just don't poke your eye out!
You will also need a M6 X 1.0 tap to tap the holes for the set screws. You don't need to tap them all the way through the hole, just deep enough that you can tighten the lockpin assembly with the set screw.
Finally, you will need M6X1.0X10mm set screws. I highly recommend 300 series stainless steel, or food grade stainless as they will not rust. You will need 2 if using two lock pins per holder or 1 if only using one lock pin.
TMG Version Thread: https://www.rdforum.org/index.php?threads/98358/
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