In the past, Simone Fontana has created some fantastic 3D printable designs that he has released via MyMiniFactory for anyone to download and print.
His latest creation is the 3D printed skateboard, which is constructed using five different pieces together with a handful of metal rods and 3D printed pegs.
Design and Assembly
The design of the 3D printed skateboard is easy to assemble and can be seen in action in the video below. The design takes around 41 hours to print and uses 470g of filament, providing a finished skateboard that measures 544 x 149 x 41 in size. The design is also printed support-free, which simplifies the printing process and reduces the amount of filament wasted on supports.
Fontana’s design is inspired by the popular Penny Board, a small, lightweight skateboard known for its portability and ease of use. However, replicating the Penny Board’s design using 3D printing posed several challenges. Fontana explains, “I look around and I find someone try to replicate the Penny Board but without success, so I decide to take this challenge and I won! I suggest to print the pin in 100% and all the other pieces with an infill from 25% to 100%. The back part I suggest to print from 75% to 100% need to be really strong! You need 3 steel bars with 6.4mm diameter.”
Materials and Printing Tips
When it comes to materials, Fontana recommends using high-quality filament to ensure the durability and strength of the skateboard. The choice of infill percentage is crucial for different parts of the skateboard. For instance, the pins should be printed at 100% infill to withstand the stress and pressure during use. The other parts can be printed with an infill ranging from 25% to 100%, depending on the desired strength and flexibility. The back part of the skateboard, which bears the most weight, should be printed with an infill between 75% and 100% to ensure it is robust enough to support the rider.
The use of steel bars with a 6.4mm diameter adds structural integrity to the skateboard, making it capable of supporting the weight of the rider while maintaining flexibility. These metal rods are essential for the overall stability and performance of the skateboard.
For those interested in customizing their skateboard, the design allows for various modifications. Users can experiment with different colors of filament to create a unique look or even adjust the dimensions to suit their preferences. The open-source nature of the design means that it can be easily modified and improved upon by the 3D printing community.
For more information on the new 3D printed skateboard, jump over to the MyMiniFactory website for details via the link below.
Source: MyMiniFactory
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