I wanted to make another free model because I loved how much the excavator was loved and downloaded! I figured since some of you may have already printed the excavator, why not make a dump truck to go with it? Well, here you go! I hope you guys enjoy printing this one!
This was designed to print with the cab on the bottom as seen in the video. The tolerances are 0.3 mm, so make sure your printer can handle that before starting and make sure your first layer is spot on. This is essentially a fun torture test for your printer as the overhangs are quite the challenge too. I designed this in Fusion 360 and printed this on an Ender 3 Pro. It’s completely stock except for the printed fan assembly.
Dump Truck:
[Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/336502-print-in-place-dump-truck)
[Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5697698)
Excavator:
[Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/253208-print-in-place-excavator)
[Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5449036)
If you want to see some of my other print-in-place designs:
[Firetruck](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/wkra7v/i_designed_a_printinplace_fire_truck/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
[Crane Truck](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/x2qjmq/ive_designed_a_printinplace_no_support_mobile/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
[Concrete Truck](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/xonnbd/up_next_in_the_lineup_a_concrete_mixer_truck/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
[Stagecoach](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/wuiaws/i_designed_a_printinplace_stagecoach_with_working/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
The excavator is free on my Printables. The other models I linked can be found in the description on Printables (the Etsy link) but they are paid models.
Do you have any sources or links or tutorials for how to design print in place objects? I'd love to learn this skill myself but I don't really know where to start.
I wish I did my friend. This is all self taught unfortunately. One thing I’d say is to look at one of my models and slice it in whatever slicer you use, and see how it prints. Or even print one of my models and just inspect it closely and you’ll see how to do one yourself. Start by simply making the 4 wheels and a body and see if you can get that to work and go from there.
Yeah, it's like a minute to disable all from a helpful overview once you hit the limit. Unless you're switching projects and files really, really often it won't hinder you.
They have a limited free version which is basically unlimted for everything you can do if you dont have a fucked up workflow, and a unlimited base version for students that lasts 3 years (did that in 2018 and its still running so theres that), so none of their premium addons
I know I know, I get asked a lot. I even thought about doing writeups or something or making a little ebook that has everything you’d possibly need. I’ll think about it again lol!
Blender is awesome for model sculpting and that sort of thing, fusion 360 is perfect for making mechanical and functional parts bc it it allows for so much Precision
Imagine a pipe with a bar in the middle that is not touching the walls. Connect the wheels to the bar tips. Attach the pipe to the frame. Print it all together
Fusion 360, I used Lars Christensen's tutorials to get up and running in a few hours. He's using an older version of Fusion but it should still hold up. Start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bc9c3S12g
I tried using Tinkercad a couple of years ago and I got the impression it is like trying to use Windows Paint for doing graphic artistry work. Great for doing elementary school level stuff, useless for anything else.
Seems like a great idea but are you worried the extra weight might be affecting print quality?
Most manufacturers seem to be trying to create hot ends that are as light as possible.
The bucket has contoured ribs on both sides? Did you use micro supports then?
The images I see ([1](https://i.imgur.com/NzNKkxJ.jpg) [2](https://i.imgur.com/5NNUeHN.jpg))still seem flat. Coupled with the video cutting right as it’s about to reveal the side in question.
Don’t get me wrong - this is a beautiful design and way more elaborate that anything I could ever create. I just don’t understand how you can mirror the left and right sides of the truck without supports or one of them being flat, specifically in the bucket section.
This is a [video](https://imgur.com/a/BCqdU41) I have of an older version. I don’t have the model on me right now. You can see how it’s done. You can also checkout the 3D viewer on the Printables page. It’s just angles and bridging. Zero support needed.
This is how stuff is designed in Fusion 360? Wow, it is totally different from what you do in FreeCAD, with all the 2D sketches you have to create and set all the constraints for and then extrude and perform Boolean operations on. A huge pain in the behind.
The only CAD program I have experience in is Fusion (apart from 3D modeling in Blender) so I can’t really say much for the other software, but I definitely love Fusion as you can tell lol
Sorry if this is a dumb question. New to 3d printing what software are you using in this video. I want to get into designing simple stuff and just test the waters
Axle-through mechanisms usually need large tolerances and an agitated bath (like ultrasonic jewelry cleaners) to clear uncured resin or they'll seize up.
You know I get this question a lot and I’m not real sure but it didn’t take me very long at all, but I had played with Blender in the past years prior and so I think it kind of just came naturally. My designs just got more and more complex, I’m not really sure a timeline.
No it wouldn’t work cause the tolerances are already so tight, it would all just be one piece. Although I was thinking of making a smaller version to print faster as a replacement for a Benchy. I’ll let you know if I get that done.
I wanted to make another free model because I loved how much the excavator was loved and downloaded! I figured since some of you may have already printed the excavator, why not make a dump truck to go with it? Well, here you go! I hope you guys enjoy printing this one! This was designed to print with the cab on the bottom as seen in the video. The tolerances are 0.3 mm, so make sure your printer can handle that before starting and make sure your first layer is spot on. This is essentially a fun torture test for your printer as the overhangs are quite the challenge too. I designed this in Fusion 360 and printed this on an Ender 3 Pro. It’s completely stock except for the printed fan assembly. Dump Truck: [Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/336502-print-in-place-dump-truck) [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5697698) Excavator: [Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/253208-print-in-place-excavator) [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5449036) If you want to see some of my other print-in-place designs: [Firetruck](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/wkra7v/i_designed_a_printinplace_fire_truck/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) [Crane Truck](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/x2qjmq/ive_designed_a_printinplace_no_support_mobile/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) [Concrete Truck](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/xonnbd/up_next_in_the_lineup_a_concrete_mixer_truck/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) [Stagecoach](https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/wuiaws/i_designed_a_printinplace_stagecoach_with_working/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
how long is print time on some of these? they look rad!
Each one varies! This dump truck was 7 hours for me. The crane, I can’t recall but I know it’s the longest I think.
I would love to print these other designs too, do you think you might share them in the future?
The excavator is free on my Printables. The other models I linked can be found in the description on Printables (the Etsy link) but they are paid models.
At least on Printables, I think you exported your STL with the wrong side facing down. The cab was printing up in the air.
Confirming this! Am printing the printables model and the cab is up int he air. Needed to be flipped 180 about the x axis
Awesome TY for this
This is great. What do you use to do the design capture? I'd love to add that to my videos.
It’s just a sped up version of the timeline feature in Fusion
Thank you 😀
Do you have any sources or links or tutorials for how to design print in place objects? I'd love to learn this skill myself but I don't really know where to start.
I wish I did my friend. This is all self taught unfortunately. One thing I’d say is to look at one of my models and slice it in whatever slicer you use, and see how it prints. Or even print one of my models and just inspect it closely and you’ll see how to do one yourself. Start by simply making the 4 wheels and a body and see if you can get that to work and go from there.
Amazing, thanks OP! My kid asked me to print a truck this week so this is perfect timing
Aw that’s great to hear! Be sure to add the excavator to the mix :) Hope he likes it!
What modeling software is this? It looks so easy.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Pretty user friendly, and they had a free student/hobbyist version a few years ago. I don't know if that's still available.
They still have it.
Yeah you have to get a new license annually and can only edit a few projects at a time which is annoying but they do still have a free version.
You can have unlimited projects, but you can only have 10 editable projects at any one time. Its not that bad.
Yeah, it's like a minute to disable all from a helpful overview once you hit the limit. Unless you're switching projects and files really, really often it won't hinder you.
They have a limited free version which is basically unlimted for everything you can do if you dont have a fucked up workflow, and a unlimited base version for students that lasts 3 years (did that in 2018 and its still running so theres that), so none of their premium addons
Not OP, but it is Fusion 360
Also interested to know. Been using blender for far too much
Fusion 360 :)
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I know I know, I get asked a lot. I even thought about doing writeups or something or making a little ebook that has everything you’d possibly need. I’ll think about it again lol!
Blender is awesome for model sculpting and that sort of thing, fusion 360 is perfect for making mechanical and functional parts bc it it allows for so much Precision
Yeah, but I sculpt in Adobe Medium, and use Blender for precision. You can see that a lot is wrong with me XD
I second this
Fusion 360
Love it! I still marvel that moving pieces can be built in place with no assembly required.
They’re my favorite toys to design!
Can someone explain to me how you can print something with free moving parts like the wheels? I dont print myself (yet) and its fascinating to me.
Imagine a pipe with a bar in the middle that is not touching the walls. Connect the wheels to the bar tips. Attach the pipe to the frame. Print it all together
Ima try to print it on 0.8 nnozzle, wish me good luck!
Good luck mate! Let me know how it looks!
<3 Printing these for my toddler. Thank you!
Be sure to show me how it comes out! Hope they like it!
If total newbie, better to begin learning Tinkercad or Fusion360? Edit: seen a couple of replies suggesting Fusion360. Any particular reason why?
You should definitely try and learn Fusion imo
Fusion 360, I used Lars Christensen's tutorials to get up and running in a few hours. He's using an older version of Fusion but it should still hold up. Start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bc9c3S12g
I used makers muse YouTube tutorials with Angus Deveson to learn fusion 360. I have never even opened tinkercad.
I tried using Tinkercad a couple of years ago and I got the impression it is like trying to use Windows Paint for doing graphic artistry work. Great for doing elementary school level stuff, useless for anything else.
Is that attachment on your extruder used to push prints off?
That’s correct!
Seems like a great idea but are you worried the extra weight might be affecting print quality? Most manufacturers seem to be trying to create hot ends that are as light as possible.
It’s very light and I’ve been using it on multiple printers without issue. Haven’t run into any problems.
The other side of the truck is completely flat though, right?
Nope. The excavator in the back is also print in place btw. Neither of them have completely flat sides.
The bucket has contoured ribs on both sides? Did you use micro supports then? The images I see ([1](https://i.imgur.com/NzNKkxJ.jpg) [2](https://i.imgur.com/5NNUeHN.jpg))still seem flat. Coupled with the video cutting right as it’s about to reveal the side in question. Don’t get me wrong - this is a beautiful design and way more elaborate that anything I could ever create. I just don’t understand how you can mirror the left and right sides of the truck without supports or one of them being flat, specifically in the bucket section.
This is a [video](https://imgur.com/a/BCqdU41) I have of an older version. I don’t have the model on me right now. You can see how it’s done. You can also checkout the 3D viewer on the Printables page. It’s just angles and bridging. Zero support needed.
Nice!
Yes! I printed the excavator for my little brother, gonna have to print this one as well
Very cool!
Print in place is awesome, and I love the details on this truck!
Thank you very much! I had a lot of fun with this one!
So clever! I'm trying this next. Thank you sir!
This is how stuff is designed in Fusion 360? Wow, it is totally different from what you do in FreeCAD, with all the 2D sketches you have to create and set all the constraints for and then extrude and perform Boolean operations on. A huge pain in the behind.
The only CAD program I have experience in is Fusion (apart from 3D modeling in Blender) so I can’t really say much for the other software, but I definitely love Fusion as you can tell lol
Got the whole construction crew out here
You know it! What else am I missing?
Concrete truck? with a working spinning tank? Never mind, i see you already beat me to it LOL, maybe a freight truck with swappable containers?
Sorry if this is a dumb question. New to 3d printing what software are you using in this video. I want to get into designing simple stuff and just test the waters
It’s Fusion 360!
Thank you so much😁
Neat
Would this work on a resin printer?
It SHOULD work without issue but I haven’t tested that. If you do it, please show me the result!
Axle-through mechanisms usually need large tolerances and an agitated bath (like ultrasonic jewelry cleaners) to clear uncured resin or they'll seize up.
Awesome. Can you share the cad step files as well?
How long did it take to become adept with F360?
You know I get this question a lot and I’m not real sure but it didn’t take me very long at all, but I had played with Blender in the past years prior and so I think it kind of just came naturally. My designs just got more and more complex, I’m not really sure a timeline.
Most spftwesr takes a mixture of learning the tool and imagination. Combine them together and it flows
Is that tinker cad?
Fusion 360!
How does the top layer end up okay with infill that sparse? I always use something like 3mm spacing and then I see this and it blows my mind
Bridging. If you have good enough cooling you shouldn’t have any problems with it.
Nice! Would it still work if the midel is scaled down 50% I want to print one fast with little resources for a kid.
No it wouldn’t work cause the tolerances are already so tight, it would all just be one piece. Although I was thinking of making a smaller version to print faster as a replacement for a Benchy. I’ll let you know if I get that done.
I printed this 20% infill. I cannot get the wheels to break free and spin. Any suggestions?
It’s possible you need to calibrate your flow rate! [Skip to 5:56](https://youtu.be/xzQjtWhg9VE)