Show me your 3D printed accessories. 3D Prints for Bronco Enthusiasts.

[Docindahouze]

Pretty neat stuff in here. I work in the dental laboratory field and I run our cad/cam department so I get to work with all our awesome Heygears 3D printers. My boss is cool and always tells me can print stuff for myself if I want, but there so much I could do, I don’t know where to start lol. It’s cool to see what you guys are making.

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[Bschurr]

A couple of additions
Lug plugs
I made 2 sizes, 1 for my Raptor M10 lugs & Heritage (and all others) M12 lugs

Covers for the soft top clamps in the cargo area:

 

[HammerNQuill]

A couple of additions
Lug plugs
I made 2 sizes, 1 for my Raptor M10 lugs & Heritage (and all others) M12 lugs

Covers for the soft top clamps in the cargo area:

You nailed the texture of those soft top covers - did you find an "orange-peel" layer in your STL?

 

[WheresMyBronco]

A couple of additions
Lug plugs
I made 2 sizes, 1 for my Raptor M10 lugs & Heritage (and all others) M12 lugs

Covers for the soft top clamps in the cargo area:

Dang I literally just designed/printed some of those 3 days ago, I should've waited and asked for your stl . Definitely helps reduce the buzz that the sub causes on those plastic panels though.

I used M6 hooks/eyebolts too for some extra spots to hang stuff from

 

[mvilla]

It’s not much, but I 3D printed a MOLLE panel mount for my goal zero charger so it’s not banging around in the back.

I also 3D printed this mount for the milkwaukee paper towel roll holder to install it over the roll bar

 

[redone17]

I meant for the hub cap itself, not the bolt pattern for the wheel. For example, my Black Rhino Wheel hub caps have 3 small bolts (and 3 fake bolts to make it look like 6) to fasten the hub cab to the wheel center. For me that is 3 6.5mm holes on a 121.75ish mm circle (measured with calipers)

Sorry, missed your response. The cap is held in by the lug nuts. That wouldn’t work for a dog dish. It would have to click in - like an old school hub cap.

 

[TeocaliMG]

Sorry, missed your response. The cap is held in by the lug nuts. That wouldn’t work for a dog dish. It would have to click in - like an old school hub cap.

We could make something that works by sticking onto the lugs I think. Main issue is figuring out the sweep profile needed for everything to fit. For something like this, I would start with a side profile that would be revolved around an axis. We need to figure out what that profile needs to be, then can add some type of lug attachment system, and the Bronco logo interface details.

Also for those interested or curious, I designed a version of these caps for Method wheels for a buddy of mine. As you may know, the stock hub cap for the methods is very long (cool design but weirdly long), so I started off by copying that design, then shortening it to something more reasonable, and adding the interface to reuse the OEM Bronco Logo's.

Top left: stock cap. Top middle: stock on top of the Method adapter. Top right: my truncated version (allowing use of Bronco center cap), also shown on the adapter.
Bottom left and right are alternative hubs that fit to the Method adapter and allow use of the Bronco center cap

Oh, I totally forgot, but I made some storage hooks for the rear, like some others. I tried to heavily radius everything to reduce stress concentration. One for the blank hole on the side of the roll bar (left), the other one to piggy back on the bolt for the bottom of the speaker (right). Never even got around to adding them to my site, but hit me up if you want the STL.

 

[Alcotune]

I've been playing with my son's printer and made a few small items like plugs and caps but
I've been working on a fender badge since my Base don't have one. This was my first try but have since made a few changes.
It's supposed to look like an iceberg so I have rotated the black background to look more like the water surface.

 

[TeocaliMG]

I've been playing with my son's printer and made a few small items like plugs and caps but
I've been working on a fender badge since my Base don't have one. This was my first try but have since made a few changes.
It's supposed to look like an iceberg so I have rotated the black background to look more like the water surface.

This is sick!

I always thought the base should have a badge like "Base Camp" and it could be a tent with a mountain behind it or something. But I love this!

 

[KyTruckPlant]

I have a winch shackle that I printed a cover for. It won’t protect from a serious impact, but it’ll keep the sun off of the synthetic rope. I can print a dozen of them before I hit the price of a factor55 shackle and rope guard.

 

[redone17]

We could make something that works by sticking onto the lugs I think. Main issue is figuring out the sweep profile needed for everything to fit. For something like this, I would start with a side profile that would be revolved around an axis. We need to figure out what that profile needs to be, then can add some type of lug attachment system, and the Bronco logo interface details.

Also for those interested or curious, I designed a version of these caps for Method wheels for a buddy of mine. As you may know, the stock hub cap for the methods is very long (cool design but weirdly long), so I started off by copying that design, then shortening it to something more reasonable, and adding the interface to reuse the OEM Bronco Logo's.

I'll pull up some actual pictures later if I can get some from him.


Oh, I totally forgot, but I made some storage hooks for the rear, like some others. I tried to heavily radius everything to reduce stress concentration. One for the blank hole on the side of the roll bar (left), the other one to piggy back on the bolt for the bottom of the speaker (right). Never even got around to adding them to my site, but hit me up if you want the STL.

Man, you got me intrigued. Funny story is I did 3D/CG modeling for 15 years. It’s been 10 since I’ve opened Maya. I’m sure it will come back - but, making me want to buy a printer. Haha.

 

[TeocaliMG]

Man, you got me intrigued. Funny story is I did 3D/CG modeling for 15 years. It’s been 10 since I’ve opened Maya. I’m sure it will come back - but, making me want to buy a printer. Haha.

The only thing you'll regret about buying a 3D printer, is not having bought one sooner lol.

I use Fusion 360 now, was a fan of SolidWorks too back when I used it for work. But Fusion is as simple and intuitive as it gets, and you might be able to get a student license.

 

[PEGB]

The only thing you'll regret about buying a 3D printer, is not having bought one sooner lol.

I use Fusion 360 now, was a fan of SolidWorks too back when I used it for work. But Fusion is as simple and intuitive as it gets, and you might be able to get a student license.

The only caveat I might add to that excellent statement is this; if possible, for your first printer do your research. There’s been lively debate in the community these past couple of years about the number of people who buy the cheapest (and often unsupported) printer possible, have tons of problems with the unit, and walk away from the experience with a bad taste in their mouths for the technology. Try to buy a system from a company with a good reputation and even more important in my opinion, an active online community of users. Like this forum, they will be invaluable to you in the early days of your 3D printing adventure. There’s a number of nuances that require learning, even if you have the best machine in the world. It’s best if you can as much as possible eliminate machine issues from the troubleshooting equation when inevitable challenges arise.

Good Luck!

 

[TeocaliMG]

The only caveat I might add to that excellent statement is this; if possible, for your first printer do your research. There’s been lively debate in the community these past couple of years about the number of people who buy the cheapest (and often unsupported) printer possible, have tons of problems with the unit, and walk away from the experience with a bad taste in their mouths for the technology. Try to buy a system from a company with a good reputation and even more important in my opinion, an active online community of users. Like this forum, they will be invaluable to you in the early days of your 3D printing adventure. There’s a number of nuances that require learning, even if you have the best machine in the world. It’s best if you can as much as possible eliminate machine issues from the troubleshooting equation when inevitable challenges arise.

Good Luck!

Good point, definitely steer clear of anything suspiciously cheap.

I think the Ender 3 is kind of the gold standard for acceptable bottom of the barrel entry point. If its cheaper than an ender 3, its probably trash. Some love it some hate it, but its undeniably extremely prolific and widely supported which is very helpful for modifying or troubleshooting.

I started off with a CR-10S, which is a pretty bulletproof workhorse, but also very dated and expensive in this day and age. There are probably a dozen "better" printers for the money now, but idk what they are (haven't researched because they still run great).

If money is no object, (or of lesser concern) and you really just want something to work out of the box, I can't fault the Bambu series. Despite having several CR-10S's and having modified them all, and knowing them inside and out, I eventually pulled the trigger on a Bambu Carbon. zero regrets, worth every penny. Still use my CR-10's here and there, but the bambu is the go-to.

For what it's worth, I eventually threw out my Ender 3 despite the mods, but can't deny it's a decent starter.

 

[PEGB]

Good point, definitely steer clear of anything suspiciously cheap.

I think the Ender 3 is kind of the gold standard for acceptable bottom of the barrel entry point. If its cheaper than an ender 3, its probably trash. Some love it some hate it, but its undeniably extremely prolific and widely supported which is very helpful for modifying or troubleshooting.

I started off with a CR-10S, which is a pretty bulletproof workhorse, but also very dated and expensive in this day and age. There are probably a dozen "better" printers for the money now, but idk what they are (haven't researched because they still run great).

If money is no object, (or of lesser concern) and you really just want something to work out of the box, I can't fault the Bambu series. Despite having several CR-10S's and having modified them all, and knowing them inside and out, I eventually pulled the trigger on a Bambu Carbon. zero regrets, worth every penny. Still use my CR-10's here and there, but the bambu is the go-to.

For what it's worth, I eventually threw out my Ender 3 despite the mods, but can't deny it's a decent starter.

I agree. Bambu has nearly accomplished the goal many have been hoping to achieve for over a decade. A cost effective 3D printer for people who just want to print, not tinker. I’ve been a fan of Prusa for some time as well, but Bambu has certainly eaten their lunch lately lol. I have a Raise3d Hyper Pro 3 also. I do not recommend going with that company for your first machine, or ever honestly.

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