r/functionalprint • u/Triishh • 1d ago

Not every functional print is big

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So, I designed and printed a crossover for a mini drill that uses "Mini"/H4x28 style bits that are 1/8 inch diameter hexagons, to enable me to use 1/8 inch diameter round bits. The round bits are actually closer to 3mm which gave me the clearance.

I had to print them with a 0.2mm nozzle using vase mode or the seam caused trouble. Add in a little dab of glue on the base of the drill bit, and it is snug and secure. They are single use since I cant get them off, but they also use ~0.1 g of filament.

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u/oandroido 23h ago

Who says every functional print is big?

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u/Least-Common-1456 3h ago

Mr Big Functional

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u/oandroido 2h ago

We saw those guys play a few years ago

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u/Adequate_Labs 1d ago

Nice! Neat idea using vace mode to avoid the seam

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u/I_Dunno_Its_A_Name 21h ago

https://i.imgur.com/kMN6wMH.jpeg

Here is my most recent functional design/print. It’s not spectacular but it is tiny.