Redditor Sleepwhereweland Mends a Broken Car Radio with 3D-Printed Parts
Laura McQuarrie — March 18, 2015 — Autos
With the possibilities that 3D-printed parts bring, it's now becoming easier than ever to mend broken items with the right tools and know-how. In the experience of Reddit user Sleepwhereweland, a broken stereo meant a trip to the 3D printer instead of the store. The tech-savvy driver describes "The original plan was just to have a single aux cord plug connected to an amp sitting behind it," and to execute this plan, a fix was designed in IronCAD in about 20 minutes after measurements were made.
Printing was carried out in white ABS, taking about 10 hours to complete on a homemade RepRap 3D printer. In terms of cost, the replacement radio and clock system only cost $30. Quick turnaround, customization, low cost and practicality will definitely appeal to those who are looking to get into 3D printing.
Printing was carried out in white ABS, taking about 10 hours to complete on a homemade RepRap 3D printer. In terms of cost, the replacement radio and clock system only cost $30. Quick turnaround, customization, low cost and practicality will definitely appeal to those who are looking to get into 3D printing.
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