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I've been running the V1G2 pretty happily in it's standard suction cup mount but there are some issues that keep me from loving it.
First, my car's windshield is sloped enough that I have to push the V1 all the way to the front of it's travel in the mount. At that point it seems just about level, but I'd like another couple degrees down tilt that I can't get.
Second, there's really no way to adjust it for level in the drivers side to passenger side axis. I doubt this affects much of anything except for aesthetics, but it's annoying to me and the front rubber on the V1 doesn't hit equally in that case either.
Lastly, I'd like to get it way up on the frits and suction cups just don't work well for that, even with tape or other tricks.
So, since I can't leave well enough alone, I started prototyping a mount that's an evolution of some of my other projects.
The above CAD view is my latest revision. Last night I printed the previous revision of the part that attaches to the detector on a new printer I've been messing with at home. It didn't work the best as I can't get the bed hot enough for ABS but I'm still tweaking settings anyway and it's not a design issue. In the new rev above I moved the ball back a bit for better balance and changed the lettering since I didn't want anyone to mistake "OB-G" for something else....LOL
I think I may have to tweak the upper mount a bit by moving it further forward but I want o keep the location of the ball on the detector mount because it's close to the center of gravity.
Anyway, just thought I'd post and see if anyone has any ideas or suggestions!
ETA: Here's Revision 1
BTW, I lied in the video.....Twice.........First I said Rev 2, second, and more importantly..............This thing can be switched around to be used in a front-loading design since there is large range of motion in that direction.
Revision 1 is installed and testing.
1. "Meh...Downloading models and getting my own quotes is a lot of work."
Here's your solution. LOL
www.shapeways.com
2. Models to print yourself or send to a printing service:
For RDF Intermediate and Advanced members, the models are available on a donation only basis. Just PM me here and I'll give you the models, donating or not is up to you.
For members below intermediate here on RDF you can PM me here for the models and print them yourselves for $20.
For non-members they are available on CGTrader for $30
www.cgtrader.com
The usage license here is that you can download the files and print as many as you want for your own PERSONAL use.
3. 3rd Party Services provided by RDF members.
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 PM's me or goes to the link for the file, regardless of who's going to be printing them. The act of receiving that file is granting them license for personal use.
2. They send the file or other proof of download to the person offering the print service.
3. 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 received the file from me or have 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.
NOTE: To assemble the final product you will need additional items:
You will need a 5/16-18 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.
You will also need a 5/16-18 X 1/2" set screw. If you don't want it to rust you can buy a 300 series stainless steel set screw.
First, my car's windshield is sloped enough that I have to push the V1 all the way to the front of it's travel in the mount. At that point it seems just about level, but I'd like another couple degrees down tilt that I can't get.
Second, there's really no way to adjust it for level in the drivers side to passenger side axis. I doubt this affects much of anything except for aesthetics, but it's annoying to me and the front rubber on the V1 doesn't hit equally in that case either.
Lastly, I'd like to get it way up on the frits and suction cups just don't work well for that, even with tape or other tricks.
So, since I can't leave well enough alone, I started prototyping a mount that's an evolution of some of my other projects.
The above CAD view is my latest revision. Last night I printed the previous revision of the part that attaches to the detector on a new printer I've been messing with at home. It didn't work the best as I can't get the bed hot enough for ABS but I'm still tweaking settings anyway and it's not a design issue. In the new rev above I moved the ball back a bit for better balance and changed the lettering since I didn't want anyone to mistake "OB-G" for something else....LOL
I think I may have to tweak the upper mount a bit by moving it further forward but I want o keep the location of the ball on the detector mount because it's close to the center of gravity.
Anyway, just thought I'd post and see if anyone has any ideas or suggestions!
ETA: Here's Revision 1
BTW, I lied in the video.....Twice.........First I said Rev 2, second, and more importantly..............This thing can be switched around to be used in a front-loading design since there is large range of motion in that direction.
Revision 1 is installed and testing.
Alright, if you want one of these, here are your options:
1. "Meh...Downloading models and getting my own quotes is a lot of work."
Here's your solution. LOL
Valentine 1 G2 Permanent Mount by OBeerWANKenobi on Shapeways
Check out Valentine 1 G2 Permanent Mount by OBeerWANKenobi on Shapeways and discover more 3D printed products in Other.
2. Models to print yourself or send to a printing service:
For RDF Intermediate and Advanced members, the models are available on a donation only basis. Just PM me here and I'll give you the models, donating or not is up to you.
For members below intermediate here on RDF you can PM me here for the models and print them yourselves for $20.
For non-members they are available on CGTrader for $30
Valentine 1 Gen 2 Adjustable Permanent 3D print model 1
Valentine 1 Gen 2 Adjustable Permanent 3D print model 1 , formats include STL, ready for 3D animation and other 3D projects
The usage license here is that you can download the files and print as many as you want for your own PERSONAL use.
3. 3rd Party Services provided by RDF members.
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 PM's me or goes to the link for the file, regardless of who's going to be printing them. The act of receiving that file is granting them license for personal use.
2. They send the file or other proof of download to the person offering the print service.
3. 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 received the file from me or have 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.
NOTE: To assemble the final product you will need additional items:
You will need a 5/16-18 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.
You will also need a 5/16-18 X 1/2" set screw. If you don't want it to rust you can buy a 300 series stainless steel set screw.
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