I actually just ordered some CF PLA. It should be arriving on Monday. I look forward to doing some tests 
From what Iāve read, it prints at normal PLA temps. Apparently it has a really cool finish and is harder to see the layer lines.
Has anyone here tried annealing their prints? From tests Iāve seen, it can increase strength significantly. The downside is that parts tend to shrink (X/Y) and grow in the Z dimension.
I think it also tends to make PLA prints slightly more temperature resistant. This sounds like something that would pair well with CF PLA.
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I am using a super volcano (still a prototype) with a 100W heater. I like to print 30-45mm/s.
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Hey @mmaner
Any idea why the hex nuts recommended for modular pulley kit seem to be way too small? 
Where did I go wrong?
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Not sure, I usually use the locknuts with a nylon insert, I think they have a wider body.
What material did you print in? Just a little concerned. And you should take a caliber and measure. Probably M6.
Ah ok, that makes sense. For some reason the 2.5 length didnāt work out either. I think some clones have thicker cores maybe? Hmm.
Abs 100% infill
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Yeah, most clones donāt have exactly the same size core as real ABEC Flywheels, even some of the newer flywheels have different size cores than the originals. I designed these pulleys a couple of years ago, no updates since then.
How different is the evolve core and genuine flywheel? I found the insert one on thingiverse which has screws partially into the spokes, tried it , it snaps and designed one with screw all the way through. Fits like a glove on the evolve with heat shrink to get it super tight. Wonder if I should post it.
I donāt have any idea. Iāve bought some evolve numies before but never thane. Post it, cant hurt and Im sure someone will need it eventually.
Iāve tried to find it in here but doesnāt seem to exist do you happen to have one of these for a larger Voltage meter?
Dimensions: 61.3 x 33.3 x 13.5mm / 2.41" x 1.31" x 0.53"
The top one, just the volt meter and xt90
I dont, but I can make you one. Give me a few mins, I think I have that model with me.
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Can you double check the measurements? That seems huge, itās gonna make for a rather large switch plate.
Your a legend!
itās definitely 61.3 mm x 33.3 mm
I am weighing up just cutting that directly out of the enclosure and just using your XT-90 connector cover.
But if itās not much trouble itād be awesome to have the option
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Ill be happy to make you the plate but its gonna be huge. Iāve used these voltmeters int eh past, I like them because they are water proof from the outside. I usually an XT90 panel mount and just cut a whole in the enclosure for the voltmeter.
If you want it Ill do the model tomorrow after I get back from taking my kid to the airport, about to go home for the day now.
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I might just do that actually. I just realized I donāt want to make my enclosure any bigger than 40 mm thick (35 mm would be ideal) so if itās a lot bigger than the meter itself it wouldnāt fit anyway any making it any smaller would defeat the purpose of having it.
Really appreciate the offer though.
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It would have to be at least 38mm tall, to leave some edge to print around the meter. Probably more like 40mm total.
No worries, Iāll just use the XT-90 cover and put that directly into the enclosure.
Itās a long shot but anyone know of a place in Brisbane, Australia to 3D Print?
Iāve checked out about 5 places so far and they donāt let you print 1 off small stuff.
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I have used tough PLA - I 3d printed a prototype aerodynamic mount for a formula E car in TPLA. We sent it round the track at 200MPH and it held up fine
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