Just thought I'd share this (No it's not an MGF Dave) our recently purchased 3D Printer by MakerBot:



The main reason for sharing here is that it has huge potential for creating custom parts for the C5 and to also try to clone existing parts

Here's a boot clip being designed in the 3D software:



And printed out, along with some other bits:



Now just got to finish of the design of the X-POD display case

OK, thats cool.... real cool. ... not envious honest

Xpod display case ? Don't you need a 3 d scanner ?

Pod case yipee. Lol

[quote=dave;1078]Xpod display case ? Don't you need a 3 d scanner ?[/quote]

I'm just designing it in the 3D software, who needs a scanner Not far off, I'll post some images of it when its designed up.  Just got to get the measurements between the POD holes perfect

wot about mirrors ?

[quote=dave;1081]wot about mirrors ?[/quote]

The brackets? Don't see why not.

Or maybe both ? Lol that's why you need the scanner too ?

Great I will be putting an order in the items look great well done ........

[quote=Marra;1077] OK, thats cool.... real cool. ... not envious honest [/quote]

If anyone has anything they want printed, design it up and send me the file and I'll print it for you.

[quote]Or maybe both ? Lol that's why you need the scanner too ?[/quote]

Yeah I'm just designing it myself, not too great at CAD but I've learnt a lot already.

Does the glass in a wing mirror clip out or something? I want to remove it without damaging it, then I can play with making mirrors If it don't come out without breaking it I'll leave it well alone

Think chas as the answer to that never took 1 apart

Here's a short video of it printing some wheel caps, it takes some time... Very impressive technology though

Dan can you print a disc holder to sit on the front wheel with slots in to hold disc in place for front wheel disc brake setups ?

Bk to finding a local 3 d scanner service place the vir-teck at work won't do it

[quote=dave;1187]Dan can you print a disc holder to sit on the front wheel with slots in to hold disc in place for front wheel disc brake setups ?[/quote]

Probably, though I doubt the plastic is strong enough for that sort of thing.

Did you have a look at the 3 d scannerapp to use with your smartphone ?

[quote=dave;1274]Did you have a look at the 3 d scannerapp to use with your smartphone ?[/quote]

Yeah tried that on the ipad and couldn't get it to work:

http://www.123dapp.com/catch

I don't see how it can be accurate, all you do is take x number of photos from different angles and the app tries to construct a 3d mesh of the object for you to print.

So far its completely messed up the mirror I tried, but it may have been the lighting.  Might try it again later.  But a proper scanner is the only way to go.

I was looking at this one:

http://www.matterform.net/

Its not available until December I think but looks good value for money.

That's a nice bit of kit