I've already looked at a few images on the web & can work out all the dimensions without taking mine out of my ST.
What color would you like it in and do you want it sold or hollow to install actual electronics?
3D Printed Air Deflectors (Full Kit) ~$150 + Customs Fee
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What color would you like it in and do you want it sold or hollow to install actual electronics?
Andrew Shadow
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Keep in my kind that I know nothing about 3D printing, how it is done, what works, what doesn't work, etc., so don't shoot me if the below suggestion is stupid.
There have been comments made that the available materials for 3D printing don't seem to be well suited for printing these deflectors. This made me wonder about another option. Is it possible to 3D print a reverse mold of these deflectors? If a mold was available would it then be possible to pour some kind liquid rubber/foam/silicone, etc., in to the mold that would then cure to make an end product that more closely resembles the original ones from Honda.
You will note that I also presented the part about pouring something in to the mold in the form of a question as well. That is because in addition to knowing nothing about 3D printing I also no nothing about what products are available that would be suitable for this. This is just an idea that occurred to me as I have seen people make products on TV shows where they poured some kind of a liquid rubber or silicone product in to a mold and it then cured in to a flexible solid.
There have been comments made that the available materials for 3D printing don't seem to be well suited for printing these deflectors. This made me wonder about another option. Is it possible to 3D print a reverse mold of these deflectors? If a mold was available would it then be possible to pour some kind liquid rubber/foam/silicone, etc., in to the mold that would then cure to make an end product that more closely resembles the original ones from Honda.
You will note that I also presented the part about pouring something in to the mold in the form of a question as well. That is because in addition to knowing nothing about 3D printing I also no nothing about what products are available that would be suitable for this. This is just an idea that occurred to me as I have seen people make products on TV shows where they poured some kind of a liquid rubber or silicone product in to a mold and it then cured in to a flexible solid.
An actual set of deflectors would make ideal mold patterns.
eyrepb
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Yes it would be nice if one could 3D print an ECU populated with operational electronics to replace my failed "CODE 25" 2006 ECU.
That is an option, however you're limited to resins and other pourable materials. It's not suitable for injection molding (which is most likely what the originals are).
Although as Larry said, using an original set as a mold would be much more accurate and just better/easier all around.
rogo
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I used Scaniverse for my scan. Couldn't use my turntable with this app.
I supported the mirror deflector overhead with thread, and can't be sure if it's formed to the mirror housing.
I can share this 1ST draft on Tinkercad if you're interested.
Hoping to get around to scanning the full wind deflector kit.
Wow that looks gnarley!I used Scaniverse for my scan. Couldn't use my turntable with this app.
I supported the mirror deflector overhead with thread, and can't be sure if it's formed to the mirror housing.
I can share this 1ST draft on Tinkercad if you're interested.
Hoping to get around to scanning the full wind deflector kit.
I'll be delighted to give it a shot. I can't ride since I sprained my ankle (can't hold the beast up) so I have plenty of time.
Andrew Shadow
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I'm curious how the mold would be made. Are you suggesting making an actual physical mold using them as the template or would it be by scanning them to 3D print a reverse mold?
My suggestion is the (correction) former.
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Either would work.