Completed everything tonight!
Took 12 hours to print everything, and only 20min to install! I have a platnium with the large screen. I did not have to remove any dash components, I just removed the two side panels and lifted up the center trim. Super easy. This is awesome!!!
ps. The “L”...
If anyone wants some texture on their 3d print, here is a cool idea for the cap.
I did a quick sample print of the cap (just the top) with a carbon fiber textured build plate and Polylite ABS. Use the flat lid….print it upside down. Kind of cool!! Worked first time out
plate used...
Printed both parts vertically. (Original cap version,… not using the carbon build plate, that comes Wednesday). No post processing done , except sanding off some of the supports in the circle.
Overture ASA Black is a bit too grey, almost a hint of red in the sun. It doesn’t match the ford...
that would be awesome if you could make a flat version too! I’m not good at CAD, I just print a lot!
I just ordered a carbon fiber plate, good excuse to try it out!!
im going to try printing the lid on its side next, will post results. Main part is nearly done…10 hour printing :-)
Ps...
Here you go, this is a angle orientated version of the original for Bambu X1 or PS1 printer in a 3MF format (no changes, just straight from Thingaverse). It should fit your PS1 build volume (I'm printing it now on a X1 using the attached file).
The side effect of upright printing, the quality...