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I wanted a 1/10 scale prerunner with long travel suspension so I decided to make it myself! Designed in OnShape, printed on an Ender 3. I have a bit more info on my thingiverse page. Any other RC hobbyists on here? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6306854

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yo. This is so rad.

Why beams instead of four-link, btw?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I just think they're neat haha

I have a 1996 F150 2WD which has beams and they've always kinda fascinated me as a solution so I wanted to dive into the design considerations.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

100% understand. I drove an 80s Ranger for a while and same. Thought it was an interesting setup.

Post more as you make progress. I would love to see it!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What material did you print it with?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Econofil PLA from filaments.ca

I love this line of filament, never had any problems with it. Used this colour just to use it up on my first test print, it's not my favourite colour. Looks too much like dry pasta.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I was mostly wondering if PLA is a good material for these kind of things. But why not :)

I didn't know about filaments.ca. they seem like a nice company. Unfortunately I don't live close bye.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Time will tell! I've made another person's design for an RC buggy out of PLA and it has held up fairly well for the most part. Worst case I can try PETG if I have issues.