I'm a 3D printing enthusiast with self-taught 3D modeling skills as well, and I've also been trying to use 3D printing to enhance my bike. The big one I've been working on is using TPU to make on-bike storage. Hoping to make a saddle bag, top tube bag, and maybe a frame bag. Have you experimented with TPU at all?
Yeah, PETG or ABS is definitely required for most on-bike prints, PLA is too brittle. But TPU is essentially indestructible when it comes to impact damage, they use it in combat robotics and RC cars for that reason. Would definitely recommend giving it a try, as long as your printer's extruder is direct drive and not bowden.
![Путин и ПЕСКОВ ждут звонка от ТРАМПА 😁 [Пародия]](/img/n.gif)
I've seen covers like that on new boxed bikes, so I guess these should work pretty well.
I'm a 3D printing enthusiast with self-taught 3D modeling skills as well, and I've also been trying to use 3D printing to enhance my bike. The big one I've been working on is using TPU to make on-bike storage. Hoping to make a saddle bag, top tube bag, and maybe a frame bag. Have you experimented with TPU at all?
I haven't played with TPU yet. My use cases (both on/off the bike) have used PETG.
Yeah, PETG or ABS is definitely required for most on-bike prints, PLA is too brittle. But TPU is essentially indestructible when it comes to impact damage, they use it in combat robotics and RC cars for that reason. Would definitely recommend giving it a try, as long as your printer's extruder is direct drive and not bowden.
Hi, can you share those 3D models? I printed an airtag holder to place it under the seat.
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