Show Notes
3D printing and the R/C hobby are an incredibly powerful duo. Whether you want to create your own designs for tools, parts, and storage, or you simply want to download neat items to make your R/C experience even better, 3D printing allows you to do just that.
While I've been involved in both for several years, it wasn't until late last year that I became re-inspired by 3D printing. Advancements in printer technology , making these devices more like appliances rather than machines you need to stay one step ahead of, have turned 3D printing into a reliable form of creation and production (thanks to brands like Bambu Lab and others).
In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I dive back into 3D printing and share some resources and projects you may want to check out.
Show Notes:
R/C News
HPI appears to be releasing several new models in the coming months, including their performance-focused Venture18 CC.
Redcat has shrunk its Ascent crawler yet again with the introduction of the Ascent-32 micro crawler.
Main Topic: 3D Printing & the R/C Hobby
Amazing resources for finding models:
YouMagine
My Mini Factory
Cults3D
Makerworld
Thingiverse
Printables.com
Fun, printable R/C-focused projects and designers:
Project IJ by RCMustDIY
Ampro Engineering
Knight Customs - An excellent resource for 3D-printable models
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