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F3 Ladder

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#1

I drew up the F3 ladder in Fusion360. Here’s the STL file, in case anyone needs it: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2761619

#2

Are there flexible plastics that these can be printed in? These are the parts that I periodically collect along the right of way, along with the hose assemblies!

Greg

#3

Flexible enough for this, I think. I haven’t tried printing one yet, as I have another print job and running at the moment. Will report back.

#4

(double post)

#5

Yeah, they need to be made of springy stuff, so they do not break when they get hit. Most stuff I have seen is stiff.

Greg

#6

This stuff would make them totally flexible. The question would be whether they would stay in the engine. I guess you could tack them in with glue. https://ninjatek.com/products/filaments/ninjaflex/

#7

you could add a bar between the “hooks” to act like a spring and keep the ladder secure. start thin and make thicker (taller in z axis) if more stiffness is needed.

#8

I think I’ll order some of that stuff. I’ve been interested in trying it out.

#9

check out flexfill 98A looks a little stiffer but still will flex.

X

#10

Eric, the Ninjaflex filament, although a little pricey, is good stuff. Its quite flexible and relatively easy to print. I found it has good adhesion to the print bed which is a big hurdle as I am sure you have discovered. BTW: I have the Prusa i3 MK2s.

#11

Thanks, Dan. I have the same printer, as you may know. I will try it out.

#12

Eric,

You might also take a look at the brake cylinders. On the F3 sideframes they are in the wrong location

#13

Makerflex 100% infill

#14

Wow! Thanks for trying it out.

#15

Dan’s video shows on my Apple phone (Safari) but not on my PC (firefox) …interesting

Either way very cool !

#16

" Rooster " said:

Dan’s video shows on my Apple phone (Safari) but not on my PC (firefox) …interesting

Either way very cool !

All I have is Firefox on a PC, don’t own a phone, and likewise have no videos visible in this thread.

Edit; is also a no show in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

#17

For those of you who cannot view the embedded video here’s a direct link to the video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/B2BCEx0bry4

#18

#19

Don’t understand to difference in code …nor do I care …good stuff

#20

Funny, video did not show at first… then when I clicked the link to see it, and then returned to the thread, there it is… weird.

In any case, thanks Dan for trying it, looks like a good idea considering how often these things get knocked off. Now to be sure to use flexible paint for them, like vinyl paint.

Greg