Model information
Description
This model is an RC car tire featuring a no-overhang thread pattern designed to facilitate easier printing. It was originally designed for the XRAY M18T.
Practical uses include drifting and recreational RC driving. The author notes that while the tire is designed for fun, it is not intended for competitive racing.
Included parts
- tirev2.step
- tirev2.stl
Printing and assembly guidance:
This tire is primarily designed for use with foaming filament and has been tested using Siraya AIR TPU. To ensure successful printing, the author recommends enforcing a constant speed across the print by using a volumetric flow rate limit (for example, 3 mm³/s). To avoid friction issues within the PTFE tube, it is advised to feed soft TPU directly to the print head. Users should utilize slicer scaling to achieve their desired dimensions.
Original text by the author on Printables
<p>Scripted - ping me for specific geometry. Original design for XRAY M18T.</p><p>Primarily designed for foaming filament, tested on Siraya AIR TPU: enforce constant speed across the print via volumetric flow rate limit e.g. 3 mm³/s. Friction in the PTFE tube is a killer - feed soft TPU directly to the head.</p><p>Reality check: Have fun and drift your heart out but don't expect to win any races.</p>
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