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[Pippylongsausage]

I might start selling the .stl file on my website for folks that already have 3D printers. Probably in the $3-$5 range. The issue that folks will run into is experience. The rear cup holder is a 2 part print (not including the inserts) that totals 30+ hours. It takes quite a bit of experience to be able to print a part that long without having any warping or cracking. Took me 100's of prints and many spools of filament before I figured out the right formula. There is also the issue of the printer. I had to make huge upgrades to all of my printers to be able to continually run 30+ hour prints. Then there is the issue with support removal. If done wrong the cup holder can get damage. If you get the supports off without damage you run into the next hurdle which is the acetone bath. If done wrong you have a melted cup holder. If done right it gives the print a nice smooth glossy injected molded look. I am okay with passing the file on to folks but I want to make sure they understand they may have to go through a few prints before they get the machine and their skills dialed in. What I should do is make a youtube video of the entire process from setting up the print in slic3r, to dialing in the machine, to monitoring the long print, to platform removal, to support removal, to sanding, to acetone, to finally paint. That should ensure folks are able to create a quality print with greatly reduced issues.

That would be pretty sweet if you did. I would pay that in a second just to have another printing project. I got my ol' rep rap pretty well dialed in. You ought to look into resin casting. Like anything else it requires some experimenting to get everything to come out right, but if you are looking for production runs larger than what a few 3d printers can handle but smaller than an injection mold run, you can accomplish it easily. It will also likely cut your costs in half. I did quite well making and selling door panel brackets for my old e36 BMW a few years ago.

 

[bhicks]

I will look into that.

 

[arcteryx]

I might start selling the .stl file on my website for folks that already have 3D printers. Probably in the $3-$5 range. The issue that folks will run into is experience. The rear cup holder is a 2 part print (not including the inserts) that totals 30+ hours. It takes quite a bit of experience to be able to print a part that long without having any warping or cracking. Took me 100's of prints and many spools of filament before I figured out the right formula. There is also the issue of the printer. I had to make huge upgrades to all of my printers to be able to continually run 30+ hour prints. Then there is the issue with support removal. If done wrong the cup holder can get damage. If you get the supports off without damage you run into the next hurdle which is the acetone bath. If done wrong you have a melted cup holder. If done right it gives the print a nice smooth glossy injected molded look. I am okay with passing the file on to folks but I want to make sure they understand they may have to go through a few prints before they get the machine and their skills dialed in. What I should do is make a youtube video of the entire process from setting up the print in slic3r, to dialing in the machine, to monitoring the long print, to platform removal, to support removal, to sanding, to acetone, to finally paint. That should ensure folks are able to create a quality print with greatly reduced issues.

Being a software geek, you may want to limit the # of times that file could be used. Piracy ya' know, it happens. Can't be stopped but you can sure slow it down.

 

[08720]

In your review of the product you failed to discuss the main purpose of the item.... holding cups

 

[bhicks]

Being a software geek, you may want to limit the # of times that file could be used. Piracy ya' know, it happens. Can't be stopped but you can sure slow it down.

the advantage that I have over "piracy" is that my files require a LOT of 3D printing knowledge and an extremely dialed in printer. Having the file on your computer is just a tiny part of making the print come into reality and look, fit, and function perfect. In the movie world it would be downloading the equivalent of a movie script and you still have to make the movie. Stealing music, movies, etc. gives the consumer an instant product. My part file give them just the first step. that is also why I can't charge much for it. The consumer still has a TON of work to get the finished product.

 

[Heckraiser]

In your review of the product you failed to discuss the main purpose of the item.... holding cups

I have been using the front double cup holder for a few months and have not met a cup it couldn't hold. I have been known to get a mega-gulp of iced tea from time to time. My wife puts her metal water jug in it all the time.

I slid mine all the way back over the 2nd and PWR buttons so I could still put my feeding trough in the front cupholder. Buttons are still accessible, you just can't see them too clearly.

 

[Dragos80]

OK, here are some pictures with the cup holders doing what they're supposed to do.
Looking at them, I should have set it back a little more, covering the PWR/2ND buttons to have more clearance for taller bottles or mugs.

 

[Dragos80]

This bottle seems to fit just fine...

 

[08720]

Beer for the night and V8 for the morning. I have installed one of BHicks "TOYOTA" grill emblems and am happy. He designs a nice product and was excellent to work with.

 

[conviccted]

Nice and sturdy !

 

[kino1161]

How are you supposed to install the double holder in the center console for those in the second row? Mine just came in and I slid it where it is in the pics but I can not screw the lid back in those same holes. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[80ways]

Go to BHicks website - he has instructions.
With my 97, I put the hook in, then slide to side to put in one screw, then slide other way to access hole to put other screw in.

 

[kino1161]

Thanks!

 

[conviccted]

How are you supposed to install the double holder in the center console for those in the second row? Mine just came in and I slid it where it is in the pics but I can not screw the lid back in those same holes. Am I doing something wrong?

The metal plate goes under the cup holders hook.

 

[bhicks]

Thanks for answering the questions guys. I have been super busy the last couple weeks and haven't been checking this thread enough. I have a new single cup holder option for folks with "stuff" in the way of where my original single cup should be installed. I will get some pics up of the new design tomorrow. I also have a new coffee thermos insert for the coffee fanatics that will be going up on my website soon. It will allow good fitment on those stupid tall and skinny mugs that don't seem to fit well into any cup holder. I will also get some pics of that up soon.

 

[Dragos80]

How are you supposed to install the double holder in the center console for those in the second row? Mine just came in and I slid it where it is in the pics but I can not screw the lid back in those same holes. Am I doing something wrong?

Just like 80ways said.
I first loosened the screws from the lid, placed the cup holder in and slide it to one side and the other in order to tighten the screws in again. I did not use the screws the cup holder came with because it's sits there pretty secure and sturdy. It does not move or rattle at all.

 

[The Jayhawker]

Just ordered the double front! (wrings hands in anticipation)..

 

[conviccted]

Thanks for answering the questions guys. I have been super busy the last couple weeks and haven't been checking this thread enough. I have a new single cup holder option for folks with "stuff" in the way of where my original single cup should be installed. I will get some pics up of the new design tomorrow. I also have a new coffee thermos insert for the coffee fanatics that will be going up on my website soon. It will allow good fitment on those stupid tall and skinny mugs that don't seem to fit well into any cup holder. I will also get some pics of that up soon.

Good I will want to purchase a gray single cup for my cruiser.

 

[Proven]

I just so happen to be one of those people that has access to tons of commercial production 3D Printing technologies.

Are you using an FDM stratasys machine? With as many "Thermal extruders" there are lately it is hard to tell them appart, but the layer line accuracy looks like something their machines make.

I would be interested in the file and I would likely try to build one in SLS and dye it brown if I can get the machine time.

 

[bhicks]

I just so happen to be one of those people that has access to tons of commercial production 3D Printing technologies.

Are you using an FDM stratasys machine? With as many "Thermal extruders" there are lately it is hard to tell them appart, but the layer line accuracy looks like something their machines make.

I would be interested in the file and I would likely try to build one in SLS and dye it brown if I can get the machine time.

I wish I had a stratasys machine. those things are awesome. I went to a 2 week training for work a couple years back and they had one there. It was a beast. I was supposed to be learning a bunch of new tech skills but I ended up spending the majority of my time messing with that machine. Unfortunately those are in the 25-50k range for a decent one. WAY out of my price range. I run a couple TAZ4 printers, a couple Flash Forge Dual Pro's, a Makerbot 2X, and a couple Wanhao 4S's. I am trying to pick up a couple more right now. In regards to why my layers look so good/smooth; I do an acetone bath on all of my prints. It melts the layers together really well which makes look much more injection molded and MUCH stronger. Shoot me a PM and maybe we can figure something out about the file.