XL Flex Arm – 60mm 3D Printer Model
The file 'XL Flex Arm – 60mm 3D Printer Model' is (step,stl) file type, size is 193.8KB.
The file 'XL Flex Arm – 60mm 3D Printer Model' is (step,stl) file type, size is 193.8KB.
After watching a one-day build by Adam Savage I noticed that he was using some extra-large Loc-Line like tubing to hold the light panels used in recording the videos. After taking a look around, I decided to design and print my own to use in a similar purpose.
Voilà, the 60mm version!
Overall length is 60mm (just under 2-3/8") with an internal diameter of 16mm (just over 1/2")
This remix is made to make a large flex tube while minimizing the material used. Using a 0.4mm nozzle, each of the tube sections can be printed in 4 passes. In my case, using a Prusa i3 MK3, that lead to being able to print 30 at once, using less thank 1/4 of a 1kg roll, and it only taking 24 hours.
It can be used for liquids (I tested it), but there will be small leaks from some of the joints bent near their extremes. If you do want it to carry liquid and never leak, there is more than enough room inside to thread in a small flexible tubing.
Included is the STEP file to make your own. I'll be designing mounting for other things shortly. WIP.
| FlexArm_60mm.step | 37.5KB | |
| FlexArm_60mm.stl | 705.8KB |
