3d Printing Offshoot Thread: WHEELCHAIRS FOR TODDLERS
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moab11
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Wow, demand for these seems to be crazy
mike93lx
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Ended up getting three requests yesterday, including one for the UK
danski0224
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I honestly had no idea that so many people would need this.
mike93lx
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The other nonprofit I work with does 75-100 adaptive tricycles a year in just the central VA area alone
And the commercial versions of these wheelchairs are $8-10k
Theres a big need
Old tool guy
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If starting from scratch, what is the recommended printer?
mike93lx
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People are most likely to suggest what they have... So a Bambu P1S or even better, a P2s. Either with an AMS
They simply work out of the box, no fiddling. General guidance is that if you want a printer and not a project, get a Bambu.
If you want to swing harder, a H2S or H2D
mike93lx
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Thats most of wheelchair #4. Tpu parts will be teal
mike93lx
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If my daughter's excitement is a good indicator, I think this one will go over well
All three printers are cranking parts out. My hope is to have this one ready to give to a little girl next weekend.
All three printers are cranking parts out. My hope is to have this one ready to give to a little girl next weekend.
mike93lx
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If anyone needs a little color inspiration, this site lets you play around with the various parts.
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moab11
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How many parts kits did you go through?
175.
moab11
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wow, I never thought these would be so popular
Me neither. Just put together the next batch, now with velcro too. 1000 units. sadly the cost went up slightly. instead of 25 they will be 30 this round.
mike93lx
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Thanks for adding the velcro.
Even at 30, this is a ton cheaper than what people have been doing.
Cruzan80
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I don't know if I got a bad batch of PETG, or what. The wheelchair prints keep having issues for me (I generally run PLA and ABS without any issues). X1E's, filament was dried over 24 hrs then directly into the AMS with Dessicant (and I am in CO, so not usually an issue). Getting bad surfaces, walls not appearing at all (just infill), etc. Honestly, printing worse than 75% of various types I have tried before.
Creality Purple PETG (Bambu refill style). Anyone else have experience with this stuff?
Creality Purple PETG (Bambu refill style). Anyone else have experience with this stuff?
I'm not going full capitalism on these. readily could sell for $50 a parts kit probably.
danski0224
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Thanks for this.
mike93lx
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What Petg setting are you using in bambu studio?
I've run generic Petg, bambu Petg and bambu Petg HF and all have run well, especially dry
Cruzan80
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I think just Bambu PETG
mike93lx
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Interesting. If you are just seeing infill, it feels Mos likely that something is wrong in the files. Did you try fresh downloads?
I have to air ship some of these parts kits which will bring retail price to $35. still under the cost of just the main caster from the old parts list so i'm happy about that. then when the ocean ones get here i can drop it again.
Cruzan80
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Not yet. One worked, but it ran out and I pulled it before I noticed. Then two with bad wall issues, and the last one has surface issues. Can take pics tomorrow, and will try redownloading.
mike93lx
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Well, this is cool to see
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Awesome
mike93lx
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This one is going out tomorrow, just finishing some of the soft parts tonight
Next one's going to be really colorful
Next one's going to be really colorful
pcrov
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This one is going out tomorrow, just finishing some of the soft parts tonight
I love the color and shine on the wheels. What filament is that?
mike93lx
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Sunlu tpu silk in teal. It's a bit firm for this application and I think silk is the cause. Its OK for the tires but it is unusable for the straps
SUNLU TPU-Silk 3D Printer Filament, 98A TPU Filament 1.75mm, Glossy Silk Surface 3D Filament, Flexible 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, 1kg(2.2lbs) Spool, Light Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFC3DN1M?tag=atomicindus08-20
mike93lx
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TONS of interest today at a giveaway for adaptive tricycles. I suspect one of my next few will go to another therapist in Richmond
mike93lx
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That drawer is now thisNext one's going to be really colorful
I almost have enough spare rolls for another chair... Probably 1kg shy
mike93lx
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Anyone else here building these? It's a big time commitment, but incredibly rewarding. This one is getting dropped off tonight and is my first that I'm handing off directly to a family.
ptt49er
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That's beautiful!
I'm hoping to get one started once our house returns to normal - I've lost my office/print room for a bit.
I'm hoping to get one started once our house returns to normal - I've lost my office/print room for a bit.
ptt49er
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I've been following along as you and Jeepxj have discussed these over the past several months, you guys are awesome.
Thanks for the offer on the spreadsheet! I'll very likely hit you up when I get started!
moto_ridah
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Second chair printing now....
mike93lx
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Nice!Second chair printing now....