Basic Vehicle - 3D Models
Below are the 3D Models used in the kits. The original kits used ABS plastic. But ABS is harder to 3D print. Other plastic materials like PLA will work just a well. I have found PET-G offers the best strength and easiest to print. I recommend testing your printed parts to verify you are comfortable with the strength. The 3D printer settings will effect this greatly. We make no promises that any models below are strong enough. How a 3D printer is configured and the material used will effect the model's strength.
There are two types of files available for download. The STL files which are 3D definition files. Most 3D printers do not accept these type of files. A conversion or slicing program must be used before most 3D printers can print these models. Consulate your 3D printer manual for more information.
The other file type is the F3D files. The models were created in Autodesk's Fusion 360 software. This is a free 3D CAD software to students and educators. Many of the models below have their Fusion 360 files (F3D) available for download. This will allow modifications to the models.
| PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS, PET-G, or PLA |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm |
| Fill Percent | 30% |
| Orientation | Holes perpendicular to bed |
NOTES
The holes around the 3/8" hole need to be tapped using a M4x0.7 tap to be used with the M4 screws to hold the bearing in place. Or replace with equivalent wood screws.
The 3/8" hole in the center is designed to accept a 3/8" flanged bearing.
| PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS, PET-G, or PLA |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm |
| Fill Percent | 40% |
| Orientation | Hole perpendicular to bed |
NOTES
Designed to mount a standard CD / DVD to a #10 thread rod. An Inner and Outer Hub is required for each wheel. Up to 3 CD/DVDs can be used with each Hub pair.
| PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS, PET-G, or PLA |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm |
| Fill Percent | 40% |
| Orientation | Hole perpendicular to bed |
NOTES
Designed to mount a standard CD / DVD to a #10 thread rod. An Inner and Outer Hub is required for each wheel. Up to 3 CD/DVDs can be used with each Hub pair.
| PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS, PET-G, or PLA |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm |
| Fill Percent | 40% |
| Orientation | Top surface parallel to bed |
NOTES
Allows a 1/4" dowel rod to be mount to vehicle. A screw can be threaded into side hole to hold dowel in place.
Consulate the event rules to verify this mount conforms to the rules!!!
| PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS, PET-G, or PLA |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm |
| Fill Percent | 40% |
| Orientation | Hex nut on bed |
NOTES
Allows a RC tires with a 12mm hex nut to be adapted to the #10 threaded rod. Not all tires will work and some modifications to the tire are required.