Got a 3d printer

"Slant6" (slant-6) 02/15/2020 at 16:00 • Filed to: None

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Had it for a while but finally got it dialed in, decided to convert the old solar car solidworks file to an STL and print one out for my desk.

I often find myself forgetting, and then remembering the solar car experience. It was a pretty intense year of my life. Didn’t end badly, but I didn’t leave the team on the best of terms. I’m still glad it happened though . It’s one of the few things I’ve designed that I still like years later.

The actual car racing across america for reference:

Always meant to do a large write up on Oppo about the experience of designing, building, and racing the car. Might do it soon. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 16:22

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You should male a wind  up toy version

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 16:37

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How are they road legal? Is there an exemption for solar vehicles?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 02/15/2020 at 16:57

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Usually kit, or scratch built   cars don’t much for regulations. Aside from lights, and seatbelts. 

Slant6 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 02/15/2020 at 17:08

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For the race the course was pre-approved by local governments and the cars all traveled in convoys with their teams. I drove the lead vehicle and had amber flashers on the whole time, we would radio to the convoy road conditions and get out and block traffic when necessary.

A lot of the cars do have homebuilt titles thought, my team has a VIN plate issued by the State of North Carolina and has a state owned license plate (state u niversity, technically on the motor pool roster).

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 17:18

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SmugAardvark > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 18:37

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Can you 3D print me a friend?

Slant6 > SmugAardvark 02/15/2020 at 19:29

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No

SmugAardvark > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 21:36

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Bummer, okay.

Censored > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 22:22

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What did you get. I just got an Ender 3pro and am completely addicted. Finished up the lack stand for it today.

Scary__goongala! > Slant6 02/15/2020 at 23:04

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Really really looking forward to when companies are 3D printing random small bits for cars. I need M-edition badges for my NA but I'm not paying $100 for 2

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Slant6 02/18/2020 at 10:24

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Yes! We need the detailed write-up!