Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

What have you 3D printed for your TJ?

BL support responded about an hour ago, and while offer of a replacement was proposed, they want me to follow some of their support wiki articles for checking the internal cable connections in the unit first, alleging that they can sometimes come loose during shipping. Not really what I'd hoped for but pretty much what I expected. While I'm okay with this, I dare say some customers might not be comfortable opening up the hardware.
I imagine if I pressed the issue they'd just send another unit out, but checking the connections seems easy enough. I'm sure they'll take care of it if that doesn't work.

Quick update on this. In my response to BL support, I decided against opening up the HT unit per their how-to wiki. I've got plenty of projects to fill more time than I have already and didn't need another, and this was supposed to be a new, fully-functional unit. I responded politely but in-kind and they didn't hesitate to issue me an RMA. The faulty unit was sent back per their instructions on 12/23 and I just got notification this morning that my replacement was approved (they do test) and has officially shipped.

I'm considering this a positive customer service experience and the matter closed provided the inbound replacement arrives intact and works without issue.
 
Quick update on this. In my response to BL support, I decided against opening up the HT unit per their how-to wiki. I've got plenty of projects to fill more time than I have already and didn't need another, and this was supposed to be a new, fully-functional unit. I responded politely but in-kind and they didn't hesitate to issue me an RMA. The faulty unit was sent back per their instructions on 12/23 and I just got notification this morning that my replacement was approved (they do test) and has officially shipped.

I'm considering this a positive customer service experience and the matter closed provided the inbound replacement arrives intact and works without issue.

New HT unit arrived a few minutes ago, currently plugged in and cooking off a roll of ASA CF. So far so good, no errors or faults. With exception to issues with initial support ticket submission, I say a pretty good CS experience.
 
Thought I'd share a 3D printed replica of my TJ. The files can be purchased through YouMagine under the designation "IJ" (probably for trademark purposes) and there are multiple different accessories, options, and R/C platforms. More or less a TJ-6 scaled version but a fun build nonetheless. Printed entirely out of PETG-CF.

https://youmagine.com/explore?query=IJ

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Well, many aren't going to believe this, but I've 3d printed something... thats actually for my Jeep!
This was done with ASA-CF. I'm really starting to appreciate the heated chamber of the H2S though. Its really a game changer. Zero warpage on this part and it fits like a glove. I'll probably have some more stuff 3d printed in the dash here soon. Looking to add some different switches for the lockers and such.

A link to the parts should anyone be interested.
https://www.printables.com/model/1556162-jeep-tjlj-universal-corner-mount


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I've been trying to pick up some ASA or ASA-CF from Bambu for a project I'm doing, but they've been consistently out of stock for the last month or so. Do you guys have a good source?

This is the stuff I've been using:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKW2896L?tag=wranglerorg-20

I just tell the printer its the Bambu ASA-CF material for the print settings. Really happy with the results and the price is quite reasonable. No issues with it even with the .4mm nozzle.

Edit: wrong link, its fixed now
 
He's the project I referenced above. I run a remote solenoid/contactor in my Warn Zeon, and relocating it leaves the top of the winch looking a bit unfinished, and exposes more of the line to UV:

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A cap would help keep the sun off the top of the rope, and also clean up the look just a bit. It's actually a fairly challenging project as there are several complex angles on this thing, and a good way to improve my Fusion 360 skills.

Here's the design...

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...and the print with PLA. My intent is to source some Black ASA or ASA-CF for the final print:

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I've tried printing this thing in several different orientations, and with different support approaches. This was printed flat, bottom down, with grid supports.

Any suggestions on how I can improve the striations on the top?
 
I've been trying to pick up some ASA or ASA-CF from Bambu for a project I'm doing, but they've been consistently out of stock for the last month or so. Do you guys have a good source?

I had the same problem. I used the notification button, but for some reason by the time I got the email, it was out again.
 
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Any suggestions on how I can improve the striations on the top?

Any reason it needs to be printed in that fairly flat orientation? I'd set it up on the back edge and print it vertically if its only for looks. it will take a lot of support material but should be fine otherwise. The rear will end up a bit more rough but the front and top will have a better finish.
 
Any reason it needs to be printed in that fairly flat orientation? I'd set it up on the back edge and print it vertically if its only for looks. it will take a lot of support material but should be fine otherwise. The rear will end up a bit more rough but the front and top will have a better finish.

I actually tried printing it in that flat orientation because I thought it would give a better overall surface to the top, but it did not.

I've tried it a few ways - mainly just to get familiar with how the thing works. Bambu Studio recommended printing it standing on the angled front edge, resulting in the body being angled at about 45 degrees. Like this:

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It was able to print it that way without any support material, and the finish was quite good all over - except for one two small edges on the front which came out very rough without support:

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I then printed it with grid support on just those rough edges, and it came out much better, but still a little rough. See the front edge on the left:

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But, that I was able to file smooth, as I did on the right side. But, the outside walls were just a bit too thin, and filing it smooth started cutting into the grid as you can see. This was printed with a wall thickness or .42mm.

In this orientation, everything else, top and bottom, looks pretty good.

So, lesson learned, I sliced it with an outside wall thickness of 1mm, oriented in the Studio recommended angle, with grid support just on those edges, and we'll see how that works. The thicker walls should let me file those small sections smooth without getting into the grid - at least I hope.

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You can do variable layer heights, paint the top layers and crank that height down.

Thanks Matt. I'll look at that as well. These things print right out of the box, but dialing in the tiny details is a whole 'nother level. A lot of fun learning about it though.
 
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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator