I'm 3D Printing a set of Dash Panels with Gauges
This will be the official thread for this project for my 66 Dart...now that the hiding radio module is just waiting on metal dash work to be installed, I can turn my attention to this for a bit. In the past I had someone print me a prototype, now that I have a printer capable of taking on the challenge I'll be printing it myself. I will likely start from scratch as I have learned a lot about 3d design since I started this. Let's begin by showing you the prototype and the gauges that will be used.
Original design
Printed Prototype
The custom gauges from Speedhut
I recently purchased a 3D scanner as that's the best way I know of to capture the actual dimensions of the dash, placement of mounting points, etc...without a zillion reprints. Below is my first attempt at scanning, so could definately be better, and I will be rescanning soon. But it shows you I am able to capture the major components of the dash frame with mounting points. This scanning will also allow me to design the patch panel that will be welded in the middle section to allow me to mount the rotating radio module. The quality of the scan more or less doesn't matter. It's really just about getting the structure in place that I can design against.
More updates to come over time, this will be a long project!
This will be the official thread for this project for my 66 Dart...now that the hiding radio module is just waiting on metal dash work to be installed, I can turn my attention to this for a bit. In the past I had someone print me a prototype, now that I have a printer capable of taking on the challenge I'll be printing it myself. I will likely start from scratch as I have learned a lot about 3d design since I started this. Let's begin by showing you the prototype and the gauges that will be used.
Original design
Printed Prototype
The custom gauges from Speedhut
I recently purchased a 3D scanner as that's the best way I know of to capture the actual dimensions of the dash, placement of mounting points, etc...without a zillion reprints. Below is my first attempt at scanning, so could definately be better, and I will be rescanning soon. But it shows you I am able to capture the major components of the dash frame with mounting points. This scanning will also allow me to design the patch panel that will be welded in the middle section to allow me to mount the rotating radio module. The quality of the scan more or less doesn't matter. It's really just about getting the structure in place that I can design against.
More updates to come over time, this will be a long project!
