Clock88
Well-Known Member
Hi all Hoverboard fans,
I want to start a mega thread that addresses the Hero Hoverboard and getting all the right components (parts, velcro, vinyl, foam, graphics, lenticular) into the hands of people who want them! We will discuss how to get the essential parts made (or found) so we can offer them to all who need them. This will lead to hopefully doing runs (full boards or parts) for people who want lenticular and cast molds.
A while back I mocked up the magnets and brackets in 3D. I worked on this alongside formula388 (who made his own parts in 3D), but unfortunately I have not heard from him about the subject in a while. A lot of help and work went into this to get the measurements.
These are my 3D parts that I finished yesterday:
Frankly - I'd like to get these made up, printed, CNC'd, or whatever works - but don't have the money to do so at the moment. BTTFSpencer was very nice and willing to help me get these made in plastic, but I don't have $200 - $300 dollars spare cash right now.
I'm looking for someone who is willing to take these graphics off my hands, get them 3D printed or CNC'd, and have a mold made so I can make casts for myself (and anyone who wants them). Hopefully we can work something out. I put a LOT of work into the accuracy of these things... and I just want to be able to put them on my board! I'm sure you guys do too? Formula388 said he'd do a run of his parts for people... but it's been a while so we shall see?
I am sure plenty of people on here can vouch for my dedication on Hoverboard accuracy, and these parts are one of a kind. A lot of the top Hoverboard guys on this forum helped get these measurements (hopefully I'll be hearing from them in this thread for ideas and suggestions).
About the parts: They have been made exactly like the resin parts. This way the thickness will be correct when they are vacuformed like a lot of the boards were. Resin parts look slightly "sharper" and thinner like this...
Lenticular: A lot of people were curious about how I made mine.
I used "Rowlux 3D white opaque (with backing not see through)" with a printed pink vinyl sticker applied to the top (like a window sticker) that I ordered from Kinkos. This made the honeycombs way too blurry after they had been applied for more than a few minutes. The cost of the sticker was $45 for each side of the Hoverboard. I also tried a pink film with double sided adhesive vinyl, spray mount, etc. The stuff would blur, peel off, and crack. Everything worked 'ok' but nothing that really lived up to true pink honeycombs.
I also tried everything with the clear 3D honeycombs (like a lot of people on Ebay have been using) and still didn't find anything that looked great (vinyl backing, painting, glueing, etc.). It still looks blurred and not right. I want the PINK EQUIVALENT to THIS PHOTO BELOW, damnit! Look how they shine baby! Accept no substitutes!
Rowlux will only do a 10,000ft minimum order for a custom color. Interestingly, they released a 'pastel pink' color for a spring addition this year (which is not listed on the website) which would only require 2,000ft minimum (still a lot).
Any ideas for having this done in China? Thoughts?
All the best,
Grant
I want to start a mega thread that addresses the Hero Hoverboard and getting all the right components (parts, velcro, vinyl, foam, graphics, lenticular) into the hands of people who want them! We will discuss how to get the essential parts made (or found) so we can offer them to all who need them. This will lead to hopefully doing runs (full boards or parts) for people who want lenticular and cast molds.
A while back I mocked up the magnets and brackets in 3D. I worked on this alongside formula388 (who made his own parts in 3D), but unfortunately I have not heard from him about the subject in a while. A lot of help and work went into this to get the measurements.
These are my 3D parts that I finished yesterday:
Frankly - I'd like to get these made up, printed, CNC'd, or whatever works - but don't have the money to do so at the moment. BTTFSpencer was very nice and willing to help me get these made in plastic, but I don't have $200 - $300 dollars spare cash right now.
I'm looking for someone who is willing to take these graphics off my hands, get them 3D printed or CNC'd, and have a mold made so I can make casts for myself (and anyone who wants them). Hopefully we can work something out. I put a LOT of work into the accuracy of these things... and I just want to be able to put them on my board! I'm sure you guys do too? Formula388 said he'd do a run of his parts for people... but it's been a while so we shall see?
I am sure plenty of people on here can vouch for my dedication on Hoverboard accuracy, and these parts are one of a kind. A lot of the top Hoverboard guys on this forum helped get these measurements (hopefully I'll be hearing from them in this thread for ideas and suggestions).
About the parts: They have been made exactly like the resin parts. This way the thickness will be correct when they are vacuformed like a lot of the boards were. Resin parts look slightly "sharper" and thinner like this...
Lenticular: A lot of people were curious about how I made mine.
I used "Rowlux 3D white opaque (with backing not see through)" with a printed pink vinyl sticker applied to the top (like a window sticker) that I ordered from Kinkos. This made the honeycombs way too blurry after they had been applied for more than a few minutes. The cost of the sticker was $45 for each side of the Hoverboard. I also tried a pink film with double sided adhesive vinyl, spray mount, etc. The stuff would blur, peel off, and crack. Everything worked 'ok' but nothing that really lived up to true pink honeycombs.
I also tried everything with the clear 3D honeycombs (like a lot of people on Ebay have been using) and still didn't find anything that looked great (vinyl backing, painting, glueing, etc.). It still looks blurred and not right. I want the PINK EQUIVALENT to THIS PHOTO BELOW, damnit! Look how they shine baby! Accept no substitutes!
Rowlux will only do a 10,000ft minimum order for a custom color. Interestingly, they released a 'pastel pink' color for a spring addition this year (which is not listed on the website) which would only require 2,000ft minimum (still a lot).
Any ideas for having this done in China? Thoughts?
All the best,
Grant
