Helpful Nerd
Sr Member
I'll likely make the pieces I modelled available up on Shapeways again, but I'm hoping to get a bit more input on the pieces before moving forward.
As I mentioned before, the part was sent as pieces to Helpfulnerd and there were some issues with the dome piece (which is my fault) being not flat on the bottom. I also worry that certain edges may be too thin (particularly where the screw holes meet the edge on the dome piece).
So for now, I'm thinking it may be better to fuse as many pieces as possible together (IE: The outside pieces, then allow the interior cylinder to be inserted separately, along with a spring, which the part needs anyway), which would allow the overall shape to strengthen that spot just by nature of it no longer being super-thin.
Thoughts?
Also, regarding shipping, it's possible you could have it printed through Shapeways and have it not be as costly, since they have an office in the Netherlands.
Inkblot, here's my thoughts:
I know I commissioned you to model the parts for me for my project, but if others can order them from Shapeways the more the better for other folks to make their own Mecha-Glove. And it's good for you too!
I have not sanded the Dome bottom edges flat yet, but I'm sure it will work fine. I did a quick test and it's working fine to sand the bottom edges of the Dome.
Just my two cents I don't think that you should fuse the pieces together considering that it's a detailed piece. Maybe just fix the bottom edge of the the Dome piece and make all 4 pieces of the Cage available for purchase through your Shapeways page.
I don't mind doing cleanup work on what you sent me. But I agree that a flat edge on the bottom of the Dome piece would be better for the final version that can be ordered.
FYI I am still torn between molding and casting the "Cage" pieces that you modeled for me or if I should just order 3 more sets. It's a complex part to mold. I'm wrapping my head around that.
At any rate, I would love if you would make the parts available for other folks to order. Even though I comissioned you to make these parts for my project, I'm fine with others ordering them from your Shapeways page.
Share the love right?
Happy Friday everybody!
Joshua