[simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

[Cris Harrison]

Hey G
COOOOOOL.. you guys working with printers and cnc stuff you should check this
package out: http://www.openscad.org/ this is a cool 3d rendering
package that uses 2 + math or just a simple program. never seen
anything like it. I give it ********** (lots of stars)
Cris
phoenixcomm.wordpress.com
http://www.element14.com/community/people/phoenixcomm/blog

On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 5:16 PM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>
> So I finally got my Rostock MAX calibrated and tuned in.  Figured I'd give
> that Spitfire MkV grip another shot.
>
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-1.jpg
>
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-2.jpg
>
> Did a great job!
>
> The print job ran for 11 hours.  There's a couple of issues where the
> printer couldn't handle the extreme overhang in spots, but other than that
> it's just amazing.
>
> I also printed the other bearing holder I needed for the F-15 as well as a
> couple of 5/16" rod ends.  The funny thing about the rod ends - I was
> looking around on McMaster-Carr to find them.  I needed some threaded for
> 5/16", but with a 1/4" hole on the end of it.  They didn't stock any, so I
> printed a set for myself!
>
> Here's a pic of them before removing them from the machine:
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-1.jpg
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-2.jpg
>
> The rod ends are about 4" long.  Turned out PERFECT.
>
> I'll take pics of everything set up in the F-15 when I get it done.  The
> rod ends and brackets are for the new stick centering mech.  It's going to
> work out really well!
>
> g.
>
>