Best 3d printer

[Tfbrave]

6 hours ago, 2GodBDGlory said:

What do you mean by ratchet joints?

https://brickarchitect.com/parts/category-106

Specifically the section about click- sockets 

As well as these:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44224#T=S&O={"iconly":0}

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44225#T=S&O={"iconly":0}

 

Edited August 30, 2025 by Tfbrave

[2GodBDGlory]

4 hours ago, Tfbrave said:

https://brickarchitect.com/parts/category-106

Specifically the section about click- sockets 

As well as these:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44224#T=S&O={"iconly":0}

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=44225#T=S&O={"iconly":0}

 

Hmm, I'd think something like PETG would probably be technically strong enough for it to work, but it would take some very precise CAD work to make them functional, I think. These aren't parts I'd really imagine being a good fit for 3D printing

[Tfbrave]

3 hours ago, 2GodBDGlory said:

Hmm, I'd think something like PETG would probably be technically strong enough for it to work, but it would take some very precise CAD work to make them functional, I think. These aren't parts I'd really imagine being a good fit for 3D printing

I see

Well looks like my MOC/Gunpla hybrid project is gonna need some pretty precise sculpting by hand if I want this to work... Either that or I find an already existing 3d printable model of a ratchet joint

[dr_spock]

You could also try ABS.  Ratching mechanism may need to be somewhat flexible and not too brittle that it breaks after repeated use. 

[2GodBDGlory]

As this seems to be the de facto 3D printing topic on here, I thought I'd share an idea I came up with this afternoon. I'm working on a MOC that really needs 8x 9.5L extra hard shock absorbers, but I only have 4x. However, I realized that I can easily 3D print a little spacer that can fit onto my soft 9.5L shocks to make them harder! After testing, I found that they essentially doubled the hardness of the soft shocks, though they still aren't quite as hard as the extra hard ones. You can also put the spacers on the extra hard ones to make them even harder yet! By varying the height of the spacer, you can adjust the hardness as desired, as well.

It's quite possible that they would result in weakening of the springs if installed for long periods of time, though.

It's not purist, but it might come in handy for some people, especially since the soft shocks seem to be significantly cheaper than the harder ones!

Files at: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7318121