Adding a bending gauge

[Willdamnit]

I wanting to add a bending gauge. I've 3d printed a part I've started designing I've looked for something similar but all my searches came up with external gauges which what I'm not looking for. I use a digital gauge but I'd like to add one either side for quick bends.
Thanks any help or insight would be appreciated.

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[05Duramax]

Pretty cool. Would be slick if you could 3d print the numbers for the angles into that part. Could then use a white paint marker to highlight the numbers.

[Willdamnit]

Pretty cool. Would be slick if you could 3d print the numbers for the angles into that part. Could then use a white paint marker to highlight the numbers.

I'm currently working on the model in fusion. I'm 3d printing it with an indicator and number when I have a working concept I'll make the frame from metal then make the dial 3d printed.

[adbuch]

This is one that might work for your application with a few modifications.

Here is the step file you can download from my Google Drive. Fusion 360 will open this file directly for editing, printing, etc.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B6gQ9r ... sp=sharing

David

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[Joe Jones]

Create a cable device that will let you see the degrees of bend by viewing a wall mounted indicator. Scale the components as desired.

Joe

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[Joe Jones]

Or use one of these. Mount it where you can see the display.

Joe

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[Joe Jones]

I use these to keep it SIMPLE.

Mount one to each side of the brake.

Joe

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[05Duramax]

So many great ideas! Interested to see what you end up doing, please post back.

[acourtjester]

If you want to have the numbers printed on the gauge in a different color you can put a pause in the G-code and switch filaments. I did that some time back on a dial I printed. Using the preview in the slicer program to move to the transition of the start of the number print and put a pause there and change the filament color. Resume the printing to complete.

[05Duramax]

If you want to have the numbers printed on the gauge in a different color you can put a pause in the G-code and switch filaments. I did that some time back on a dial I printed. Using the preview in the slicer program to move to the transition of the start of the number print and put a pause there and change the filament color. Resume the printing to complete.

That would be pretty cool, I didn’t realize that was possible!

[Joe Jones]

I think the Starrett magnetic mount gauges are the K.I.S.S. solution.

Joe

[Willdamnit]

If you want to have the numbers printed on the gauge in a different color you can put a pause in the G-code and switch filaments. I did that some time back on a dial I printed. Using the preview in the slicer program to move to the transition of the start of the number print and put a pause there and change the filament color. Resume the printing to complete.

That is the plan the Bambu p1s paire with an Ams.

[adbuch]

If you want to have the numbers printed on the gauge in a different color you can put a pause in the G-code and switch filaments. I did that some time back on a dial I printed. Using the preview in the slicer program to move to the transition of the start of the number print and put a pause there and change the filament color. Resume the printing to complete.

That is the plan the Bambu p1s paire with an Ams.

That is exactly why I recently purchased the Bambu Labs P1S/AMS combo. It has a feature that allow the top layers (things like numbers, lines, etc.) to be "painted" on. Previously - I would need to split the part into several bodies - one for each color, and then import these bodies separately to my FlashPrint slicer and assign a different color to each body. My Flashforge Creator 3 has dual independent extruders, so one for each color.

My main problem has always been the difficulty in aligning the two bodies for 2-color printing. Supposedly this is much easier to accomplish with the Bambu Labs P1S/AMS using their slicer. I haven't had time to get it set up yet, but do look forward to using it soon.

David

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[adbuch]

Here is a sample print showing my normal process for 2-color 3D prints.

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[adbuch]

Here is an example showing the "protractor" I posted above. I still have the same problem with the separate bodies (stl files) not registering correctly when imported to the slicer - so lots of time spent fiddling around getting the numbers and backer aligned.

Hopefully when I get the Bambu Labs P1S up and running, this process will be greatly simplified.

David

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[Willdamnit]

Here is an example showing the "protractor" I posted above. I still have the same problem with the separate bodies (stl files) not registering correctly when imported to the slicer - so lots of time spent fiddling around getting the numbers and backer aligned.

Hopefully when I get the Bambu Labs P1S up and running, this process will be greatly simplified.

David

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I'm not sure if your aware in Bambu studio you can paint and you won't have to separate these items. Thanks for all the info and the protector files

[Willdamnit]

Or use one of these. Mount it where you can see the display.

Joe

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I use that style currently , I just thought it would be cool the create something mounted to the brake.

[Willdamnit]

Here is an example showing the "protractor" I posted above. I still have the same problem with the separate bodies (stl files) not registering correctly when imported to the slicer - so lots of time spent fiddling around getting the numbers and backer aligned.

Hopefully when I get the Bambu Labs P1S up and running, this process will be greatly simplified.

David

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You'll like the slicer from Bambu you can see it from the Bambu handy app on your phone with a good Internet connection, also you can stop restart or repeat a current file or a past file and the and will be seen in the app.

[adbuch]

Here is an example showing the "protractor" I posted above. I still have the same problem with the separate bodies (stl files) not registering correctly when imported to the slicer - so lots of time spent fiddling around getting the numbers and backer aligned.

Hopefully when I get the Bambu Labs P1S up and running, this process will be greatly simplified.

David

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I'm not sure if your aware in Bambu studio you can paint and you won't have to separate these items. Thanks for all the info and the protector files

Yes - I am aware of this. That is one of the main reasons I purchased the new (yet to be used) Bambu Labs P1S AMD. But thanks for reiterating that in case others reading this thread may have missed it.

David

[adbuch]

Or use one of these. Mount it where you can see the display.

Joe

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I use that style currently , I just thought it would be cool the create something mounted to the brake.

I very much agree! It's way "cooler" to create your own design that to simply spend the money on a store bought item. It offers a great challenge/learning experience with the knowledge gained useful for applying to other future projects.

David

[adbuch]

Here is an example showing the "protractor" I posted above. I still have the same problem with the separate bodies (stl files) not registering correctly when imported to the slicer - so lots of time spent fiddling around getting the numbers and backer aligned.

Hopefully when I get the Bambu Labs P1S up and running, this process will be greatly simplified.

David

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You'll like the slicer from Bambu you can see it from the Bambu handy app on your phone with a good Internet connection, also you can stop restart or repeat a current file or a past file and the and will be seen in the app.

I probably won't be running my printers from my phone, but thanks for that information!

David