3D printing accessories - services?

[Steve H]

I understand that the files to create custom light covers and other accessories will be available to people who want to make their own stuff. I don’t have the equipment or the desire to do this my self. I would be interested to learn about anyone who plans to offer this kind of service. I’d love to have some custom head light and tail light covers.

Thanks

 

[Trace26]

I could do it for you, I'm sure there's several other members that are capable as well.
If I ever get my CNC up and running I could even make them out of aluminum or something.

 

[Johnologue]

I believe there are already both real businesses and gig economy services that will 3D print things for you from a file, so it's not hard to imagine doing the same for Slate things specifically.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

i got you lol

 

[KJRaven]

I believe there are already both real businesses and gig economy services that will 3D print things for you from a file, so it's not hard to imagine doing the same for Slate things specifically.

There are tons of pro services online that do high-quality prints if you’ve already got the files.

Also, check your local library—a lot of them have printers you can use for super cheap. Mine only charges 10 cents a gram. It’s a good way to test stuff out, even if the quality isn't quite as good as a professional shop.

Getting into 3D printing is way cheaper and easier than it used to be. My wife and kids can handle it no problem. You can pick up a decent printer for a couple hundred bucks that’ll handle most of what you need. For the bigger stuff, you might have to split the parts into smaller pieces, but that's not hard at all, and hopefully, someone will upload pre-split files so you can just hit print.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

There are tons of pro services online that do high-quality prints if you’ve already got the files.

Also, check your local library—a lot of them have printers you can use for super cheap. Mine only charges 10 cents a gram. It’s a good way to test stuff out, even if the quality isn't quite as good as a professional shop.

Getting into 3D printing is way cheaper and easier than it used to be. My wife and kids can handle it no problem. You can pick up a decent printer for a couple hundred bucks that’ll handle most of what you need. For the bigger stuff, you might have to split the parts into smaller pieces, but that's not hard at all, and hopefully, someone will upload pre-split files so you can just hit print.

I have got to get smarter on this! Love the idea and it drives the value proposition for Slate even more.

 

[Visualvalhalla]

I have a 3D printer and CAD software at home. I can't wait to start designing stuff for this truck... anything smaller than 300mm x 300mm though. Where would one find a large enough printer for the piece between the headlights?

 

[Trace26]

I have a 3D printer and CAD software at home. I can't wait to start designing stuff for this truck... anything smaller than 300mm x 300mm though. Where would one find a large enough printer for the piece between the headlights?

I would just split the model up into smaller pieces.

 

[kotaKat]

Lots of commercial 3D print services out there. I always started from https://craftcloud3d.com/ as a base with an .stl to see materials, pricing, etc. and then drill down from there.

Often I found myself sending jobs to JawsTec through them so now have switched over when I need a random thing printed. I have no qualms or complaints, you just have to get used to the (very small) wait of printing and shipping...

There's a point as I'm getting older that I just do not want to mess with the technology side of things. I've seen a colleague messing with 3D printing and the level of fiddly effort they've gone through to produce some not-great-results and seeing the exponential scale of the money spent... I'll let someone else burn through all of that money to find the golden setup and then let them print my stuff.

 

[skidoofast]

I have a few printers and sell stuff on ebay, I am exploring buying a larger printer once the files are released, I will be curious if there will be demand or a flooded market, time will tell, I cant wait to get my Slate

for my current pickup I designed a water bottle holder to hold my 32oz Yeti and made it removable, it hangs on the passenger side center console and it is secure and can be removed easily if it interferes with passenger room

 

[tubes]

Looks like I probably have a new hobby in my future.

 

[Kopsis]

Where would one find a large enough printer for the piece between the headlights?

The Crealty CR-30 is an "infinite z-axis" printer that can (theoretically) print any length part. Not cheap at just under $1k, but much more affordable than industrial offerings.

I've also seen people mount gantries on old treadmills and mod the drive system to step the belt forward/backward. Not exactly practical, but could be an entertaining project.

 

[skidoofast]

The Crealty CR-30 is an "infinite z-axis" printer that can (theoretically) print any length part. Not cheap at just under $1k, but much more affordable than industrial offerings.

I've also seen people mount gantries on old treadmills and mod the drive system to step the belt forward/backward. Not exactly practical, but could be an entertaining project.

I will have to explore adding a CR-30 to my fleet, I want to be able to print the frunk plate (Grill) I could do it in 2 pieces but it would be nice to do the grill in one piece and the taillight covers (I mean why spend the $60 and $50 when I can spend $1,000 and save $50 LOL)

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I will have to explore adding a CR-30 to my fleet, I want to be able to print the frunk plate (Grill) I could do it in 2 pieces but it would be nice to do the grill in one piece and the taillight covers (I mean why spend the $60 and $50 when I can spend $1,000 and save $50 LOL)

Yes, but if we crowdsource some work for you, that $1,000 becomes a business expense and is paid for (less your time) in no time?

 

[KJRaven]

I have a 3D printer and CAD software at home. I can't wait to start designing stuff for this truck... anything smaller than 300mm x 300mm though. Where would one find a large enough printer for the piece between the headlights?

there is this one, that almost certainly can do it... https://us.elegoo.com/products/orangestorm-giga?variant=44727301537973