Driving on 3D-printed wheels is not the best idea, and the guys over at the Waterjet Channel show why. Before even considering recreating this project at home, just know that you’ll need a pricey Original Prusa XL 3D printer that costs around $2,999 USD assembled.
Using a pre-existing CAD file, it took 5-days to 3D print the first prototype, but unfortunately, it did not fit a Ford Pinto. So, the team had to go back to the drawing board, literally, by creating one from scratch using CAD software. What they ended up with was something you’d see in a horror movie, mainly due to lack of filament. Thankfully, the company sent over nearly 73-pounds of filament for them to print a prototype that actually works. Let’s just say that speed bumps are to be avoided at all costs.
- 500MM/S LIGHTNING-FAST SPEED: Equipped With Klipper firmware and powerful processor, ELEGOO Neptune 4 pro can print at 500mm/s amazing speed, allowing...
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When you want to try and fit only a part of big print, like bolt pattern of a wheel, you can just cut out that specific part in your Prusa Slicer using Cut command (shortcut: C). Just do a couple of cuts and print only a part of your whole design. No plastic wasted. Also no time wasted either,” said one commenter.
