Dash Button Panel

[Nilbog]

Creality CR-10 Its' 300x300x400

Dumb question. Does the CAD software come with 3D printers (as you posted above) or do you need separate software for the design?

 

[ctuinstra]

Dumb question. Does the CAD software come with 3D printers (as you posted above) or do you need separate software for the design?

Do you have to use your own CAD software. Fortunately for us, Kaleb has a student license to Autodesk inventor.

 

[Briann1177]

If you have a student email, you can download Fusion 360.

 

[Karter2026]

Fusion 360 is free for hobbyist / DIY , home use also. You just have to say you will not use it for profit.

 

[Dre]

Dumb question. Does the CAD software come with 3D printers (as you posted above) or do you need separate software for the design?

Not a dumb question...You also have to get the 3D printing software depending on which printer you get. There are many different software for modeling. I don't use inventor or fusion 360, so i don't have any input on it.
I would print for ya, but my larger printer is down for upgrade and my smaller will not print a single piece that large.

 

[ctuinstra]

I forgot how big that thing is! It just barely fits. No promises on the lettering.

 

[ctuinstra]

If it's okay, I'll print it this weekend so I can keep an eye on it. It's a 7-8 hour print

 

[Karter2026]

If it's okay, I'll print it this weekend so I can keep an eye on it. It's a 7-8 hour print

Yep see your PM's

 

[Jonathan O'Hara]

For those of you that would like the files Kaleb created to make the button panel, you can download them from my Dropbox account. You do NOT need an account to download them, Dropbox makes it look like you do. Just X out the login screen. Then click on the "Download" button in the upper right and use Direct Download to save them to your computer.

Here is a link to my build thread with more details:
http://dfkitcar.com/forum/index.php...-goblin-07-ss-sc-donor-licensed.338/post-8002

Button Panel without letters Autocad file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6lw8lmsmb9yho0/car button part no letters.ipt?dl=0

Button Panel without letter 3D slice file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k5qer1ze6dlbxil/car button part no letters.stl?dl=0

Button Panel with letters Autocad file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bgz189lxpkj7o01/car button part.ipt?dl=0

Button Panel with letters 3D slice file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xjvkg6akaokxz7z/car button part.stl?dl=0

All four files package:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9247dx5pb5mqit8/Car Buttons.zip?dl=0

This is awesome, and super appreciated! We (well my girlfriend who is the 3D printer expert) opened the 3D slice file on AutoDesk and it came out as being 33 mm long, which I'm pretty sure isn't right?

I think we can just scale the image if perhaps you could tell me exactly how far apart the mounting hole centres should be? The precision of my measuring would likely leave a little to be desired and require a few prints.

Thanks!

 

[Karter2026]

335.5mm is what mine measured total length

 

[ctuinstra]

This is awesome, and super appreciated! We (well my girlfriend who is the 3D printer expert) opened the 3D slice file on AutoDesk and it came out as being 33 mm long, which I'm pretty sure isn't right?

I think we can just scale the image if perhaps you could tell me exactly how far apart the mounting hole centres should be? The precision of my measuring would likely leave a little to be desired and require a few prints.

Thanks!

Sorry about that. Scale it by 100. He had that problem early on with Inventor and have since resolved it. If you would like I can have him output another and upload it.

Will she be able to print one that big?

 

[Jonathan O'Hara]

Sorry about that. Scale it by 100. He had that problem early on with Inventor and have since resolved it. If you would like I can have him output another and upload it.

Will she be able to print one that big?

That's for the quick responses and thanks for the information on the scaling. I'm not actually sure her 3D printer (which primarily prints cookie cutters) can print that big, I think the bed is 8' x 8'. Now that you've given me the scaling factor, we may just print it in two halves and glue it together.

Last night I ordered the same buttons as you did, so I'm hoping to put together something that looks nearly as good as yours!

 

[ctuinstra]

That's for the quick responses and thanks for the information on the scaling. I'm not actually sure her 3D printer (which primarily prints cookie cutters) can print that big, I think the bed is 8' x 8'. Now that you've given me the scaling factor, we may just print it in two halves and glue it together.

Last night I ordered the same buttons as you did, so I'm hoping to put together something that looks nearly as good as yours!

Yeah, it barely fits diagonally on our 300mmx300mm bed (12"x12"). That's the biggest issue with it. I have one that is blank and another one that has the exact same labels as ours already printed. I don't remember why I have them. I think on was a prototype and the holes might be slightly undersized. You are welcome to one of them if you want to pay for shipping.

 

[Karter2026]

Yeah, it barely fits diagonally on our 300mmx300mm bed (12"x12"). That's the biggest issue with it. I have one that is blank and another one that has the exact same labels as ours already printed. I don't remember why I have them. I think on was a prototype and the holes might be slightly undersized. You are welcome to one of them if you want to pay for shipping.

Mine came out awesome! It took some work to get the shine on it.

 

[Jonathan O'Hara]

Yeah, it barely fits diagonally on our 300mmx300mm bed (12"x12"). That's the biggest issue with it. I have one that is blank and another one that has the exact same labels as ours already printed. I don't remember why I have them. I think on was a prototype and the holes might be slightly undersized. You are welcome to one of them if you want to pay for shipping.

That's a very generous offer and much appreciated! Before I put you to all the trouble of shipping it (to Canada), I'll take a stab at something out of steel and see how it goes, though I'm not sure it will go as well as yours. Thanks again!

 

[jpr]

I think I'm gonna steal this for my button cluster. How many of each type switch are needed? Obviously the hazards are latching - cruise and fogs too?

 

[ctuinstra]

Hazard, cruise, fog are the only latching. The Info, enter, horn, +, -, are all momentary. Total of 8 (3 and 5).

 

[jpr]

Excellent, thanks! Ordering stuff now =D

 

[Lonny]

The original fog switch is momentary I believe.

 

[BaltimoreHokie]

For those of you ordering...

I found these that come with the rear clips. Makes it a bit cheaper and they look the same:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C6ZFG3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GTH1BZ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1