DIY 3D Printed Cup Holder Plans

[CharlieS]

My son printed me a coffee cup adapter for my cup holder out of PLA (I think) and when it got hot, it shrank. I'd look into using ABS or some other heat resistant material for cup holders.

 

[TeCKis300]

My son printed me a coffee cup adapter for my cup holder out of PLA (I think) and when it got hot, it shrank. I'd look into using ABS or some other heat resistant material for cup holders.

Indeed. PLA won't hold up to cabin temps in the summer. I have yet to re-print my own. PETG is a great option to ABS, with many of the same qualities, but easier printing.

 

[SharpeCat]

Okay i will be up/around browsing models for mud/slicing prints and 3d-printing related stuff all night. Will check here/taking ideas!
-Sharpe

 

[SharpeCat]

My son printed me a coffee cup adapter for my cup holder out of PLA (I think) and when it got hot, it shrank. I'd look into using ABS or some other heat resistant material for cup holders.

My son printed me a coffee cup adapter for my cup holder out of PLA (I think) and when it got hot, it shrank. I'd look into using ABS or some other heat resistant material for cup holders.

The ones i ship out will be good to sit in your car, while you're camping out in the middle of an Arizona desert in the middle of July.

Or i'll ship you 5 for when the first 4 melts, and we'll go from there.

Don't worry boss i got plans.

- Sharpe

 

[mceagle555]

Thanks boss, although i am still setting everything up.

Also, i just got word that both my orders are shipping out this week for filament (UPS/will be here in a week or less), from KVP & Artillery (KVP US, Artillery China).

Somewhere between 1-2 tons of filament, i forget. Probably 100 different colors or so across various different types of filament!

I will make them for people who do not want to make their own, but my long-term goal is to teach everyone how to make their own mods/replacement parts; as well as manufacture whatever else they need that can be 3d printed. Better to teach a man to fish, right?

See you in 15 minutes on my youtube! I will be working on mud-related things all night, and will leave a 24/7 feed on the test prints for the cupholders.

This is how you know you're at the right youtube channel for me, i just randomly stop for 30 minutes sometimes just to talk about my LX:



Just a bunch of unfiltered thoughts xD.

- Sharpe

Haha! I actually found that video and left it playing in a window as I was doing some work in another tab tonight. You can tell you love your LX!

 

[SharpeCat]

First batch of test prints update, it’s been like 11 hours:
Silk PLA
Various wall thickness, layer heights
Trying a couple different infill % and patterns as well

The ones I ship off will not be PLA, these are for purpose of trying different settings/finding balance between faster printing speed and adequate quality.

The live feed I setup will stay on until the prints are done (2-3 days for some of the slower prints/small layer height ones).

-Sharpe

 

[SharpeCat]

EDIT: .STL file posted here

Another thread got me thinking and then tinkering with a custom 3D printed cup holder. I already have the BH3D LX570 insert. But I want more functionality. I imagine others may want this too. Goal is to share my CAD file and start an open source project that others can take further. I'm sure there's lots of good ideas out there and this is just a start.

2 main design paths: inserts (180mmx90mm = 16.2 cm sq), or whole cupholder/lid replacement (234mm x 124mm = 31.4 cm sq). I opted for the latter as there's almost 2x more prime real-estate to harvest.

Wants:
- 3" cup holder
- 3.75" water bolter holder (with adjustable stop)
- pen holder
- cell phone holder
- Baofeng radio holder
- misc pocket

I'm about 1.5 hrs in and on iteration v3. Probably will take a few more to get to where I want it. Happy to share the file when I'm satisfied.

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Prototype v2

Of course Teck has a Prusa XD. I couldn’t afford the ARB of printers and had to go with the ICECO of printers instead.

More interestingly, I’m going to try printing without supports like you did. Gotta fix my bridge settings. Also going to try printing one upside down.

@TeCKis300 do you have any slice settings or advice you can share? I think I will engrave
“by Teckis300, for ih8Mud” into bottom of one cup, and name of mud member on other.

My First slice with default settings, was 3 days for single cup holder (lots of support). I’m going to start the process of trimming this time down to a few hours each: bigger nozzles, 3mm filament, ultra high flow hotend/extruder, software upgrade to klipper (volumetric flow), trimming support and etc. This will be a fun project; already have most of the parts I need on the way, everything but the Odrive system (board and motors). Get ready to see some fast printing!

-Sharpe

 

[mceagle555]

This is my new favorite thread to watch

 

[TeCKis300]

Of course Teck has a Prusa XD. I couldn’t afford the ARB of printers and had to go with the ICECO of printers instead.

More interestingly, I’m going to try printing without supports like you did. Gotta fix my bridge settings. Also going to try printing one upside down.

@TeCKis300 do you have any slice settings or advice you can share?

My First slice with default settings, was 3 days for single cup holder (lots of support). I’m going to start the process of trimming this time down to a few hours each: bigger nozzles, 3mm filament, ultra high flow hotend/extruder, software upgrade to klipper (volumetric flow), trimming support and etc. This will be a fun project; already have most of the parts I need on the way, everything but the Odrive system (board and motors). Get ready to see some fast printing!

-Sharpe

I've got an actual ICECO fridge and love the thing.

As for 3D printing, I'm using pretty standard Prusa PLA profiles. I designed the cup holder to use very minimal supports, with overhangs that come in at angles. Otherwise the print can literally take couple days as you're finding. If you're going to take this to production, there's likely lots of geometry optimizations you'll likely want to make depending on the filament you settle on. I used about 15% infil for what is still my prototype print. Again, will want to dial that depending on final filament and your printer.

I don't know what slicer you're using but you could try the Prusa slicer as they've allowed it to have generic and tuned profiles for other printers?

 

[SharpeCat]

I've got an actual ICECO fridge and love the thing.

As for 3D printing, I'm using pretty standard Prusa PLA profiles. I designed the cup holder to use very minimal supports, with overhangs that come in at angles. Otherwise the print can literally take couple days as you're finding. If you're going to take this to production, there's likely lots of geometry optimizations you'll likely want to make depending on the filament you settle on. I used about 15% infil for what is still my prototype print. Again, will want to dial that depending on final filament and your printer.

I don't know what slicer you're using but you could try the Prusa slicer as they've allowed it to have generic and tuned profiles for other printers?

Thanks for the advice, and I planned on trying the Prusa slicer just to try it; now is a good time! My plan is to take all of them for a spin, and likely settle on something with volumetric flow (extrusion speeds depend on shape of object, rather than a fixed rate).

I’ve been watching those Klipper videos of people printing at 1000 mm/s, and I want to give it a try! Maybe I’ll sell off some cup holders to fund the odrive board and motors I need! For reference, most printers come standard 30-60mm/s printing speed.

Broooo, look at this baby:



Not enough to buy my soul but damn I need this in my life XD.

 

[cphibs]

Is anyone selling a these cup holders? The stock holders don’t work well for me… thanks

 

[CharlieS]

@cphibs

BH3D has been the primary source for cup holder replacement until this new option being discussed.

I've had them in both 200s and they are head and shoulders better than the factory solution.

Brian has a web site and is also on etsy. 200 Series/LX570 Cup Holder Inserts – BH3D Printing - http://www.bh3dprinting.com/product/200-series-lx570-cup-holder-inserts/

 

[SharpeCat]

Is anyone selling a these cup holders? The stock holders don’t work well for me… thanks

I can provide these for mud, as well as various other 3d printing services (also 3d printers/automated systems). For the next week i am doing test prints in PLA. The final cup holders will be in something that will not warp or melt in the heat like ABS. I am trying to get costs down to $15 delivered price for mud, $20 at most if you need one soon (after next week). I am still learning and optimizing/becoming more efficient at the process as i go, and price will lower over time.

I ordered over 1 ton of filament (about 100 different colors across various types of filament), and waiting for those to come in next week before i have enough ABS/PETG/PC/etc to work with for mud projects. I have been setting up for a couple months now and will begin offering services to mud this month.

Also, it takes me like no effort to do a custom engraving or something, so don't hesitate to ask. I plan on adding a free engravings anyways, like "His" for the small cup holder, and "Hers" for the big side. Priorities, boys. You can customize it for free is my point.

-Sharpe

 

[elcajon]

@Sharpie:

Put me down for one in black pls.

 

[SharpeCat]

@Sharpie:

Put me down for one in black pls.

Yessir, i will share all colors available next week when they arrive!!
-Sharpe

 

[SharpeCat]

Artillery order, will be here thursday the 17th. I think maybe you guys will like the PETG Carbon Fiber Mix. You can look these filament up on Artillery's Website.

I will share what i have coming from US manufacturer (KVP) in a sec. @TeCKis300 you need anything for your baby (the MK3S) you just let me know the address boss.

-Sharpe

 

[SharpeCat]

Here is my US manufacturer order for filament:

@elcajon black is coming! Should also be next week.

Available in ABS, PETG, PLA, PLA+, Carbon PETG, Carbon PLA. All will be here next week!!

I might even grab some matte!

More options to come! I have enough here to take care of other 3D print shops on mud as well. Holler at me if you need help cutting costs for your own machines and filament.

-Sharpe

 

[peez206]

I also get my filament from KVP. Best ABS in my opinion.

 

[SharpeCat]

I also get my filament from KVP. Best ABS in my opinion.

This is my "sample" orders for Artillery and Keene. If KVP works out they will be my main supplier, as Artillery took an entire 2+ months to deliver from China (standard now is 2-3 months, sometimes more).

I have some custom colors coming from both, and i was considering doing a custom color for mud; 3D Printed Decals, Wheel Hub Caps, etc. Like "UPS Brown" but lighter, like the brown in the logo for mud.

Add to list of future things i offer:

Perfect fitment/snap fit window covers, for privacy at night and for blocking sun rays/keeping car and fridge cool on a hot day.

Remote control for AHC button, so you can control height from outside vehicle.

Back-up Camera upgrade/relocate?

I am also building a "Drive-through" this year, that will 3D scan your car as you drive through it. In this case it will be my garage / drive in then back out lol. I am lining the walls and floor of my garage with about 300-500 camera sensors, and firing them all off simultaneously with a small computer (like a rasberry pi) and a remote. Say CHEESE!

This means i will be the first person/business i know to offer this:

Remote-control Rock-Crawler FPV Land Cruiser/LX that is a 100% replica of your actual truck; mods, scratched paint, rust, loose nuts, half-assed wire tuck, spilled smoothies, forgotten joints, key lines from your ex and everything else/etc. Every single one will truly be one of a kind, as it will be nothing more than a "3D Photo" of your beloved land cruiser.

If anyone wants to help me out, the "Mud Museum" project is by far my most ambitious project, but also the one that will benefit mud the most in the long run. After i scan all the vehicles, i will upload them to a virtual museum that anyone can access. From there, i can make things like custom parts/RC toys that are personalized mods for mud, once i have everyone's "measurements". Everyone else, including other vendors, can also use it to learn from and help design future mods with mud vehicles in mind.

Keep an eye out for the "Remote Controlled LX570" soon (my girl), with the broken bumper and all (from jan accident that insurance still has not fixed). I am building her as both a 1/10 rock crawler (Axial SCX10) , and as a 1/8 scale desert racer (Kraton 6S platform).

-Sharpe

 

[cphibs]

I can provide these for mud, as well as various other 3d printing services (also 3d printers/automated systems). For the next week i am doing test prints in PLA. The final cup holders will be in something that will not warp or melt in the heat like ABS. I am trying to get costs down to $15 delivered price for mud, $20 at most if you need one soon (after next week). I am still learning and optimizing/becoming more efficient at the process as i go, and price will lower over time.

I ordered over 1 ton of filament (about 100 different colors across various types of filament), and waiting for those to come in next week before i have enough ABS/PETG/PC/etc to work with for mud projects. I have been setting up for a couple months now and will begin offering services to mud this month.

Also, it takes me like no effort to do a custom engraving or something, so don't hesitate to ask. I plan on adding a free engravings anyways, like "His" for the small cup holder, and "Hers" for the big side. Priorities, boys. You can customize it for free is my point.

-Sharpe

You sir will have a customer here!