Designing a 3D Printed Center Console From Scratch
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
In today's episode, I'm designing a 3D Printed center console for my Datsun 280z Project Car. I'm using Fusion 360, SendCutSend, and my 3D Printer to try and build an ambitious, functional assembly for the Datsun's transmission tunnel.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Where to Start
01:24 Measuring 50 Year Old Sheet Metal
01:54 Creating a Gameplan
03:03 First Swing at a Template Tool
03:45 Mapping out the Transmission Tunnel
05:23 Shifting Gears
05:53 Shaping the Console
07:06 Clearance Checks
08:27 Speakers
09:18 Laser Cut Panels
10:15 Head Unit
10:35 Mounting the Console to the Base
11:04 Shift Pattern
11:35 Tucking the Wires
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For those of you that don’t know, if you need a 3d scanner and you have an iphone, you can use it as a 3d scanner, use the front camera for fine details as well.
@hdhellion4128
10 ай бұрын
Do you know if you can 3d scan with a Samsung galaxy s21,22,23 ultra?
@kool-aidsphuckery9596
7 ай бұрын
@@hdhellion4128I think you can. Apps like Scandy Pro work decent
@NeoIsrafil
5 ай бұрын
The cameras with multiple lenses on the same size can usually do it from a hardware perspective. Software-wise that's up to programmers.
This channel so legit. Speaks to those of us who are capable but still learning - and works for those of us with "normal" resources.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I put a ton of effort into these videos and it's awesome hearing it's landing with the right people
@kool-aidsphuckery9596
7 ай бұрын
I’ve used f360. You are engineer level doing shit :)
This got intense 😅
@Andrewlfcx
10 ай бұрын
Progress update??
It's crazy the stuff you come up with! I like how descriptive you are with your videos. Every time you post something cool like this, it makes me want to try new things. I just recently bought a welder and I started with 2d design software. Keep the amazing videos coming! Can't wait to see the finished product!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Reading this made my day, it's exactly why I wanted to start making videos. I'm still learning every day, just doing the best that I can. The welder is a total game changer! It will really open up what's possible
i just binged your whole Datsun build playlist. Awesome work across the board! i'm pumped to see how the center console turns out, i'm sure it'll be incredible, just like the dash, and everything else on the build for that matter.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I really hope it works out! So far printings been a real struggle but I think I'm making progress. Glad KZread recommended me and you gave it a shot 🤘
I love the car! My brother had an older one back in the day that he tricked out. Your work is amazing. And YES, please create more videos like this. They are a pleasure to watch and inspirational. Can’t wait to see the end result on the console.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey that's really kind thanks. Mostly everything on this car is totally new to me, just trying to do the best I can. Im glad you've been enjoying the series 👍
This hits just right. Keep making videos like this please. Can't wait to see what it looks like in it's final form
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Working on it more today 👍
Awesome job! I love to look inside the design process and working it out!!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey I'm glad you're into the series! 👍
Looking forward to seeing it come together. I really like it. Thank you for explaining it and your thought process.
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Making progress on this this week! It's been way too long since I've been able to work on the car
@ngoyvaerts
10 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see how's it'll turn out! I've been thinking about doing this for a 924 for years.
Hey dude, keep up the good work. You do amazing at explaining and simplifying the basic building blocks to what goes into an engineering problem like this. I love it and cannot wait to see this come together.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey that means a lot, really. Thank you. Printing isnt going too terribly smoothly but we'll get there! 😅
Found your channel again for the second time. Watched your original 3D die press and though it was cool. Now seeing you apply the die press and do awesome work fusing 3D printing with send cut send is awesome! Can’t wait to see more
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Im excited to find more ways to bring functional printing and laser cutting into the project. Glad you're enjoying the projects 👍
1976 Datsun 280Z was my first car! Loved that thing.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Sick! It's always been a bucket list car for me. This was my first one but I've always loved the early Z's
Amazing work - would love to see how this turns out. Thinking of doing a roof console in my car - your videos are an inspiration.
Dude! Where is the finished product? You left me hanging!!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Haha I'm sorry! Everything's printed, I'm working on filming everything and getting the pieces joined together! Hopefully soon, project got sidelined way longer than I thought it would.
Can’t wait to see the final results.
@GrindhousePerformance
11 ай бұрын
Everything's printed now, just trying to figure out how to make a decent video out of it!
Dude! Just found this channel and sad to see there hasn’t been an update in awhile. Really hope you can get things back up, it’s really great content and hope to see more!
@GrindhousePerformance
8 ай бұрын
Definitely hasn't been the year I'd planned for! I've been dealing with repairing my home from flood/storm damage earlier this year. It's taken a lot more time, money and energy than I thought it would've. I'll be back to recording projects this fall!
This build is the best I've seen in a long time. Keep up the good work.
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for that, really! Working on the console this week
Very nice, love to see more guys incorporating 3D printing into car builds. I'll keep watching to see how this all comes out.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully have a new episode on the console this Friday! Its been a major pain and took way longer than I thought it would
This is such a cool use of consumer 3D printers. Really shows how your creativity is the limits of these machines.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed it actually all works out! 😅
Great job! Can’t wait to see the finished project
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Me too! So far printing has been a big headache, but slowly getting things figured out 👍
@rebuildranch1225
Жыл бұрын
I Have a 1971 240Z that needs a complete rebuild but is 100% complete and runs. I really like the wide body kit you used and would like to go that route. Thanks for the inspiration
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
@@rebuildranch1225 Awesome! The widebody kit is definitely an advanced install compared to bolt ons, but I think the effort's worth it. I've still got a lot to do on the widebody to finish mounting it to the car and clean up some of the body lines / fitment issues
Absolutely love this series
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey Im glad to hear that, thanks! I'm hoping to make more progress on the console project next week.
Wow great design work can't wait to see that printed!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Working on it now!
Soooo cool man this is a crazy project and can’t I can’t wait to see how it looks finished up! Quick tip for modeling weird shapes irl, I always find it easier to model if I use datums, scales and loads of pictures. If you bring your pictures into cad with the correct scales and a solid datum, you’ll find modeling those odd shapes to be super quick and you can focus more on how to work around it! Hopefully that helps! That console is absolutely insane, props to you, such cool work!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
That's great advice, I always forget about importing photos into CAD
Dude... stumbled across this from 3d printed dies and wtf... incredible project! love love love the Z
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Haha hey thanks! I'm glad you're into the project, hope you check out my other build videos when you have the chance
@m3rple
Жыл бұрын
working my way through from the start for sure
I wouldn’t have touched this project without a 3D scanner… 😂 Einstar is a good one for this kind of project.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to get one someday! I know the lower end ones have been getting surprisingly good
This is great work! I'd love to see more like it! I am definitely subscribing!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for subscribing! Im trying to get another video on the console out this week! 👍
Just started watching ure channel....really awesome stuff you doing. I like it! Great combination of 3D printing and automotive fab stuff....
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! I'm glad you've been enjoying the series! 👍
My new favorite KZread channel. Dude....don't change a thing, your videos are great! Can't wait to see how this turns out!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
That really means a lot, thank you. I put a ton of hours into them between ideas, planning, editing, and actually doing the work. It really helps hearing that I'm doing something right 👍
Dude, I love that center console design!!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Glad you're into it! Trying to make progress on it this week, it's been way too long!
Great job man! This video could have been called ‘why I need a 3D scanner’😂
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
LOL, yeah seriously. I'd love to get one someday
impressive work dude,you show us so many different skills,mind blowing.As i think you cannot print that in one piece one of the challenges will be to fit them together without visible gaps where not intended.Keep the good work going.Greetings from germany and merry christmas.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey merry Christmas! Thanks for the kind words. You're exactly right, the console is going to get split into 9 separate segments and joined together. It's proving difficult. Hopefully have a video together before the end of the month showing what I'm thinking might work!
"Welcome to another episode of my Dad/Son 280z project car build." Every damn time..
Great content, hopefully one day my Fusion 360 skills will be on point as yours. Great work man!
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
This one was a brute force project! I modeled it wrong or badly several times to get here, but I'm really happy with it. Thinking of doing some more fusion focused videos in the future
Wow great job! Wish I could do something like that in CAD some day
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Small steps at a time will get you there! I made a lot of mistakes trying and failing modeling this one before the finished version
@widtek
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance thank you!
This was pretty amazing, every video im like, man I wish i could do that, the programming and the deisign work is amazing.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
It's a lot of blind persistence and luck! Software's are a lot more beginner friendly than they used to be. You'll get there! 👍
@karaabdelkader1273
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance what software are you using?
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
@@karaabdelkader1273 I'm using Fusion 360 for CAD modeling and Cura for 3D Print Slicing 👍
Very Cool. This kind of prototyping is exhausting but when you put it in the car for the last time..All the work will be worth it. Keep Going!!!!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
So long as it fits 😅😅 I'm excited for this one, but getting everything to print has been pretty challenging. Excited to see it all come together though
awesome work!
@GrindhousePerformance
11 ай бұрын
Hey thank you!
You need a 3d scanner. It's cool that you are doing what I've always wanted to do, and that is custom fab. I hope one day I get to have enough time to chase my dreams and design cool stuff and 3d print/make custom parts.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I'd love one! I'm not yet convinced the budget ones would work out the way I wanted. Ive got a tendency of immediately wanting to test the limits of equipment and I think I'd be let down with a scanner I can actually afford. Have been saving up though!
My God, man, as someone who designs every day using solidworks, you are an inspiration to me give me more drive to get back to work tomorrow and do better with my designs. Keep up the great work.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
It's so motivating hearing comments like this, thanks for commenting. I used to do a lot of CAD years ago, but these projects lately have pushed me into an entirely new set of challenges that are really exciting to tackle 👍
this is amazing. I love it
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! 👍
Can't wait to see the 3d printed center console
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Working on it now! Printings being a real pain 😅
Beautiful!!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
You’re a hell of a modeller sir
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
What wasn't shown in the video was the 30 something hours spent modeling it all the wrong ways before I finally got things right, hahaha. Glad you liked it!
looks so good
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Hey thank you! 👍
That CAD drawing on Fusion 360 is GANGSTA. Well done mate. Wish I was half as good as you @ modelling components on Fusion 360. Can you direct me to where I can go to learn more about modelling on fusion 360 ? so I can be a wizard like you, LOL
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much, I really appreciate it. The best advice I can give is to just keep playing around with the software. I modeled the console probably 4 or 5 times BADLY before I was able to come up with a process that actually worked for this project. A lot of the videos I've found trying to teach the software are very basic/simple, but they don't really help solve whatever problems you're working on. I've tried to add some value where I can without it being to dry in a lot of my videos, but I've been getting asked this a lot so I might dedicate a couple videos to the topic in the future. Good luck and stick with it! It's 100% worth learning. Have a good day
So awesome!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Keeping my fingers crossed it actually works out haha 👍
First video I see of you in my thumbnail, click for the 3d printed center console and its for a FairladyZ, literally my dream car... New sub!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Haha, that's fantastic. This has been a bucket list car for me for over a decade, I'm really fortunate to have the opportunity. Thank you for subscribing, I hope you enjoy watching the rest of the build series!
Hey I just came acrosss your video and Man U are a genius/talented man .. u inspire me to keep creating with with 3d printer .. hopefully one day I be close tk your level
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! You will get there, 100%. I modeled this console probably 10 different times, badly, before sharing what worked in the video. Being consistent and persistent learning what works and what doesn't work will get you 99% of the way there, and the rest is luck! I'm thinking about doing some tips and tricks videos I'm the future. I've been penciling ideas as I've come across them
I have a big project I am doing myself, and its nice to see how you're doing your project too. I am thinking that I shall design and make prototypes in 3D and then use those as plugs for moulds that I am hoping will become carbon fibre ... with the size of my project I think I may be biting off more than I can chew; but watching your enthusiasm is fantastic! More videos like this please!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I definitely feel the same way! Big huge prints like this get really frustrating but hopefully both of our results will be worth it. At the very least we'll learn something for next time 👍
Amazing! Should have added cupholders though.
@GrindhousePerformance
11 ай бұрын
hahaha, thank you! I barely fit in the car as it is, I don't think a drink would survive 🤣
Thats sick bro.
Man... giving me a great thing to do to play with my 3d scanner and printers. 😂 Itd be fun to make a better, more custom console, have extra space for my smokes and the drink the wife usually has, etc
@GrindhousePerformance
3 ай бұрын
Haha I love that 👌 gotta get me a scanner some day
I hope to see this channel come back
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Im going to be recording this week; had to put this to the side dealing with flood/storm damage at our house and the console was a really challenging print!
@MonsterConrad
10 ай бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance well I wish you the very best of luck
Hope you get around to posting the build of this!
Finally found someone ahead of me on this trail. I'm working on a 90 foxbody and will be 3d printing a lot of the interior parts. You might want to look into 3d scanners, I'm learning how to work my Revopoint Pop2. I'll be able to get a scan of the sheet metal into CAD and design the interior around it. Just subbed, I'm off to binge the build now.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the binge! I'll have to look into the pop2, I've been kinda let down by those style scanners before but have heard good things
Quit saying it's out of your conf comfort zone, or you're not quite there yet. In my book, you are a GOD! Good job. Make a modern cockpit also. Like the Pansonic Cockpit Stereo from 1979.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly kind of you thanks! Im still learning, most of what you see on video is the results of trying and failing several times 🤣
I've got that same amp in two of my Z31's with a 3D printed mount that locates the control pod at the front of the jockey box. I like it because i can use the line level input to retain the factory headunit and it is stealth, yet accessible. As far as how it sounds...its kinda flat but that could be very well the Rockford Fosgate R165X3's it running. I also ran a single channel amp off of the kenwood and its running a old school 8in bazooka tube in the hatch. Pretty respectable for such a small amp. Unfortunately They are discontinued now. Great work on the console design, I'm definitely learning a lot from your videos.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Dang, that's a little disappointing to hear! For the packaging of everything it worked out really, really well. I had a pretty low bar for audio quality from such a small package, so hopefully it sounds decent enough through the JL's!
This is amazing
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! 👍
Dude, you should have 2Mio subscribers .. awesome info, awesome presentation, fantastic cinematography and super creative content! Subb'd
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Wow that's really kind to say! People have been sharing my videos like crazy lately, so maybe some day!
I'm going to 3d print the aero structural parts (using carbon panels between them) for the diffuser on my track ls3 s2k. Plus many other things!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Freaking sick! Bucket list car and swap for me, for sure
I would love to see you use a 3D scanner and show us how you can use the 3D file to make the sufface adapters! 🙏
@GrindhousePerformance
9 ай бұрын
I'd absolutely love to get one! I've been pretty impressed with some recent scanners, and I think they'll only get better from here for budget/pro-sumer units
@ali-sleimanchehade6129
9 ай бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance yeah I feel yah man I’m in the same boat the only difference is that you actually know how to use CAD and I don’t and that is sooo frustrating for me since I got sooo much idea and can’t do shit about (expert start learning CAD which I’m gonna start soon) i’ve been working on my car for like more them a year and probably gonna need 1 more year to finish it 😫 hate my ADHD and dyslexia coz I’m always trying to find way to improve things and never finishing that I already started 😑 but I can promise you one thing! That when I’m done with the car it’s gonna be epic 😎
@GrindhousePerformance
9 ай бұрын
@@ali-sleimanchehade6129I'm very familiar with projects taking way too long LOL. A piece of advice that's helped me. Instead of considering the entire car a "project", consider each individual thing you're trying to do a project in itself. By breaking things down, at least for me, it seems at least a little less daunting. Whenever I look at the car as a whole it's easy for my mind to wander and to get overwhelmed. By focusing on specific projects, it's helped me make progress without getting too swept up in everything I have going on. You will get there with CAD. It's just time and practice. Most of what I learned was from being really persistent and trying over and over again until I figured things out. I've got a couple Fusion videos planned to help share some tricks I've learned over the years. 👍
You're doing an amazing job. I don't know if anyone mentioned it farther down in the comments, but you might investigate using photogrammetry in an instance like this. All you need is your digital camera and the software to stitch the images together, and it builds a 3D model of the object. Then with one known dimension, you should be able to put it into Fusion360 or SolidWorks and manipulate it. Just a suggestion.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I'm really curious about photogrammetry, I haven't tried it but I'd really like to in a future video
Love this!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm hoping it works out 👍
very cool stuff. Makes me want to try my own, but you left me hanging i want to see more details did a good job explaining though
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Definitely didn't mean to leave so many people hanging with the project! I've been dealing with rebuilding and repairing our home after flood damage and it's made it difficult to continue making content the last few months
NICE WORK! NEW SUB!
Print it! Nice work.
@GrindhousePerformance
11 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! Everything is printed now, working on getting the video together! I've been working on flood/storm damage repairs to our house and it's taken up all of my time and energy
Nice. I am not a Black belt in 3D design but I love this. I hope some day it will become easier wit Ai. And I can just upload the scan of somthing and then instruct through terminal ! Then a world of creativity will blossom for everyone 😊
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Believe me when I say I had probably modeled the console 4-5 times incorrectly before I finally was able to get it to work; I'm definitely still learning as well. I'm very excited for AI being more attainable for CAD modeling, it does exist today as 'generative design' and it's pretty wild what it's able to do. Just excited to see it become more entry level friendly!
@brianbak6405
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance you did amazingly! You are a skilled craftsman. And creative. I will follow your process and look forward for next video :)
That’s wicked! You can tell it’s for a Datsun because there’s no cup holders!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
People keep asking me why the parking brakes on the passenger side, as though my shoulder isn't also on the passenger side in this thing 🤣🤣
Subscribing based off this video alone. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing! I've got a pile of parts here now and working on filming and editing the build out
@MrSlim1225
10 ай бұрын
Have you considered a 3d scanner for some of the future projects? Would have made designing around the awkwardly shaped trans tunnel, etc., a bit easier.
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
@@MrSlim1225 I'd love to get one someday. There's so many softwares and options now and the tech seems to be really improving at the entry level. I don't know whether the ones I can actually afford would be good enough yet for these kinds of projects or if it'd just turn into an expensive paperweight. 😅
I'm so excited for the update to the video! Are you going to leave the 3d plastic exposed or put something over it like alcantara?
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Since it's getting printed in a bunch of smaller pieces at minimum it's going to get sanded and painted. I've been interested in possibly wrapping it but I'm not sure yet. Getting the pieces printed properly has been a whole can of worms 😅
I love this brother liked and subscribed
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much, I hope you enjoy my other projects on my channel!
I dunno man. The factory ashtray is the perfect size to hide away a pack of Marlboro 72's LOL For real though, I absolutely love this.
@GrindhousePerformance
9 ай бұрын
Marlboro 72's lmfao. Made my day, thank you!
FINALLY MORE CONTENT IVE BEEN HUNGRY
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
It's going to be a good winter 🤘
I so need to learn Fusion 360 .. I am really comfortable with Sketchup but Fusion 360 is a beast .. wow .. great work
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
It's a very good software for how accessible it is! I would definitely recommend it to anyone watching my videos 👍
hell yeah, i just starting to learn the 3d designing space, it is pretty cool to see it before it is built. I normally just have a bad sketch and start making stuff. I've got a guy coming to do some 3d scanning to help me design my chassis. huge learning curve. ha ha
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
If it doesn't start out with a bad sketch, does it even count as design? 😅 3D scanning is INTENSE, that's exciting!
@animal_engineering
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance ha ha yea, i'm trying to force myself into the 3d world. That consul blows my mind. I do love working with fusion though, it seems somewhat easy to get my head around, and there are a lot of tutorials on youtube for it. Love watching your vids, your doing an awesome job.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
@@animal_engineering thank you! Fusion works really well once you've gotten used to some of the quirks. I've broken a lot of models trying to come up with this one 😅
How do you not have 1+mil subscribers ? This stuff is awesome
@GrindhousePerformance
7 ай бұрын
Haha hey thanks! I don't post nearly enough to deserve 1M, but I'm excited to be getting more videos out this fall! Maybe someday! 🤘
Just found your channel, love the videos! I have a few suggestions for ya : 1) It might be worth your time to invest in a cheap 3D scanning tool to scan the amorphous body of the car. Then you can define work planes and mounting holes based off of the raw point cloud. 2) For a curvy, amorphous part, such as the center console, I'd highly recommend using surface-based modelling on the surface tab of Fusion. 3) If you're willing to pay, there is an industrial design extension (monthly sub available) that will give you an advanced patterning tool that has a TON of useful features. I'd guess that it's also way more optimized than patterning a sketch feature and having thousands of points+lines, which as you found will often crash Fusion lol.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for taking the time with your comments here, there's a lot of great advice. I'm not sold yet on a budget scanner. Ive been saving to get the whole car professionally scanned instead of having me fight or struggle with a budget unit. I've demoed some in the 10,000$ range where the software was still kinda crap, and I can't imagine the 1-2,000$ units are truthfully there yet. I've watched tutorials on the surface modeling in fusion and totally forgot that wouldve been an option for modeling the console. I should spend more time learning the software because I'd guess body panels would also be much easier to model this way. Do you have any other extensions you recommend? This is an avenue within fusion360 that I'm totally unaware of but would be interested in exploring or recording videos for. Thanks again for putting the time into your explanations here, I'm glad you found my videos!
Good stuff. Nice looking design that looks like it will go well with your gauge setup. I'm still trying to learn Fusion 360, so it's cool to see the process others use. This project seems like it would have been perfect for some sort of 3D scanner to digitally collect all of the dimensions of the trans tunnel, etc. I actually just picked up a 3DMakerPro Lynx large-format scanner as a Prime Day deal. Haven't gotten to actually play with it yet, but looking forward to being able to scan vehicle interiors and exteriors, etc. to aid in helping me design stuff for my own project cars.You should seriously consider adding some sort of 3D scanner to your arsenal.
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
I'm hoping the vision for the interior starts coming together as we get all the individual pieces made up. I'd LOVE to get a scanner, but I'm so torn on what kind've budget to put together for one, and setting honest expectations for what I get out of it. I'd hate to spend a couple thousand dollars on one that winds up being a paperweight when I try actually using it, but the ones I would really like are well out of my budget. I'm excited how much this industry is growing though, and am hoping for big improvements in software as the competition continues for budget friendly scanners.
@atchipmunk
10 ай бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance True. The current offerings definitely run the gamut from really cheap ($300-$400ish) to well into 5 figures. I picked up a relatively cheap one (that can do larger format scans) to play around with (was $399 on Prime day deal) to get my feet wet. Hopefully it works decently enough. Will let you know how it works when I finally have time to play with it...
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
@@atchipmunk definitely let me know what your experiences are like!
Great work. I'd suggest adding a slight angle to where the speakers mount so they are at least facing towards you a little bit for better sound imaging. 😎👍👍
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised nobody else said this, you're 100% right. The pedal box is really cramped and will only get worse with the roll cage coming in. The console hangs over the corners of the tunnel so clearance wpuldve been tough without a total redesign. The audiophile in me is bothered, but with how loud the cars going to be the speakers are almost just for show 🤣🤣
I’m new to your channel. A lot of fun and exciting trying new things, for sure. Where you guys located? And are you interested in doing other projects?
Props for just going at it the way you did. but you should check out the 3D scanners, the Revopoint mini and POP2 scanners are good sub $1000 scanners. I'm hoping to get one soon for this kind of work too. nice work
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'd talked myself out of the kickstarter, but I'm definitely curious how it would've performed for this. Ive demoed some higher end units and think I'll wind up getting the whole car scanned professionally
@captaintank5481
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance Don't know if you've seen it, but Shining3D has released their Einstar 3D scanner that seems to be pretty good (and relatively cheap for its performance) for automotive scans from the reviews I've seen on it so far. Also, would like to say I love the videos! I just saw them for the first time today and have gotten motivation to start working on my Miata again finally from all your amazing work!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
@@captaintank5481 hey that's awesome to hear, I'm glad I've motivated you! I'll check out the scanner when I have a chance. 👍
This is AMAZING. You are a CAD Wizard. OK well maybe not, i don't know, but you are compared to me! I need to see how this turned out!?
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Everything's printed, I'm working on filming everything and getting the pieces joined together! Hopefully soon, project got sidelined way longer than I thought it would.
Damn this was cool! I want to see an update with the results of this.
@GrindhousePerformance
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've been working on filming an update to this project. I've gotten rusty after having to take such a long break from KZread!
@dimitriliving
9 ай бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance yes KZread isn't easy. I've tried it multiple times. Makes every project 4x longer lol
Awesome sauce
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! 👍
Someone might have mentioned this already, but regarding the speakers. Are they supposed to be woofers or midtone? You should consider adding a divider in the middle (if space?) to prevent the movement of the membrane to act upon each other.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I originally planned to isolate the speakers in their own compartments with vented chambers and everything, but packaging got to be really tight/complicated. Maybe in a future revision if these sound terrible. I'm keeping my expectations low with sound quality, but will definitely be better than what came out of the car! You're 100% right though
@CrinosAD
Жыл бұрын
@GrindhousePE you could wire them out of phase with each other, so when the left side expand, the right contract. (If you plan to use them as lo range/woofers).
very cool I took 3d animation at Vancouver film school using Maya design software ,like to design dash parts for c4 corvettes, as they have too much of that cheap plastic panels and trim parts.anyhow vey good video
@GrindhousePerformance
Ай бұрын
That's awesome, I've looked locally for some classes to learn Maya, blender, etc.
I tried to do patterns similar for a custom speaker grill. I couldn't figure it out :(. very nice work
Bro great content I hope you keep making videos like this. Now one suggestion, consider the amount the dirt and debris the is going to accumulate on the horizontal pattern.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
That's a good point, it's going to kinda be a nightmare to clean isn't it 😅
so badass
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Fingers crossed it all works out!
When it comes to cars, my personal weakness is 1960's and early 1970's American iron. Incorporating 3D printing into your project, is definitely something I am interested in, especially with some parts of those cars being unobtanium. I also don't know squat about CAD, so this could help maintain my interest in learning how to use it.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Im glad you've been enjoying the projects! Im planning on some CAD tips and tricks videos in the future to help people interested in getting started!
Yo, this is killer. You're 3d printer must be huge. Really interested in seeing how it turns out. What material are you going to print it out of? I've had issues with PLA warping in the summer heat inside a car.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to be printing the console out of ASA, and in several pieces. In the next video Im going to show how I got it all split up and plan to join everything together. Have been working on it but printing ASA has been kind've a pain for me so far.
Been meaning to 3d print my own center console but couldn’t figure out a good way to start. I like your approach with small and quick templates to datum and do from there. What version of f360 are you using? It seems my student/hobbyist free version can barely load a sketch at this point . Having the same issues with patterns as you. The throttling is hardcore
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Im using the step above the student version, I needed it for exporting the laser cutting files if I remember correctly. My issues wound up being hardware related, the PC I started this project on was ~8 years old and couldn't handle it
Great vids man. Did you consider photogrammetry or even acquiring a lidar equipped apple device to map your models around? Used it for car wrapping in the past and was very effective. Keep up the great work. PS, Haven't finished vid yet, so apologies if you come up with this later...
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
I've watched some videos on photogrammetry and am really interested in giving it a shot sometime. More softwares and things to learn 😅 but it looks really effective. I'd love to get a scanner someday too but I don't think the entry level ones are really worth much
Nice work so far! I tried the 3d printer route for my custom console but the quality was too rough and had delamination issues so I stuck with an English wheel and rolled what I wanted for curves and then did hand formed additions. Will you be relying on just smoothing the surface with wet sanding or adding compound onto it and then smoothing?
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
That's really impressive being able to do with an English wheel, I've only been able to turn new metal into scrap with mine 🤣. Since the pieces need to get glued anyways I figured I'd just sand, skim body filler, with some high build primer. Debating trying to skin it in carbon but that's pretty far out of my comfort zone
Very nice job! Could you share what wall thickness you went with on the console shell both inside and out of the pockets?
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
6mm for the main body, 3.2mm (4 walls x 0.8mm nozzle) for the pocketed sections 👍 thanks!
@joeelutz
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance thank you
You are so fking great! Awsome video, thanks a lot!
@GrindhousePerformance
10 ай бұрын
We'll see if it actually works first 🤣🤣 thanks!
It may have been easier to build a foam/fiberglass template shaped to your liking, then cut and carve access panels,etc.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
That's very possible and 100% true. I debated using the printed piece as a buck but I'm also really inexperienced with fiberglass. There still isn't a guarantee the printed one works out, so I may wind up going that route if the finished part ends up a total mess LOL
@LimitedGunnerGM
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance even if it doesn’t work out this time, it’s good practice and experience. It’ll probably work next time!
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
@@LimitedGunnerGM 100%, I'm excited to learn it regardless. I never realized how little I actually knew until I started getting into these projects 🤣
Great video, What model 3D printer are you using for your prints?
thanks for amazing video! What is a wall thickness? Which plastic will you use? I didn't catch it.
@GrindhousePerformance
Жыл бұрын
Hey thank you! The pocketed sections of the console are 3.2mm thick (makes it 4 easy lines with a 0.8mm nozzle). The thicker ribbed areas are 6mm. I'm using ASA as the filament for the console.
@vdm7776
Жыл бұрын
@@GrindhousePerformance noted, thanks. In my old car I intended to printout a new console by ABS plastic. But it stay a dream only, and I sold my car as is.
Badass!!
@GrindhousePerformance
2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! 🤟