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Nice. I had a similar problem when I rode my bicycle to work daily. I really didn't want to have to carry anything more than my phone. I ended up hacking a bl
by no_protocol 9y ago
Nice. I had a similar problem when I rode my bicycle to work daily. I really didn't want to have to carry anything more than my phone.
I ended up hacking a bluetooth earpiece into a remote after seeing the idea online. It was 100% reliable over a period of over 2 years.
Having it mounted in the open like that seems like it could have a few drawbacks. I would still be concerned about water damage, even if you don't plan to ever be out in the rain. What about the fasteners you used? Are they rust-proof? Things mounted on my bicycle that have any metal parts seem to wear out over time, and plastics seem to take on some weathering, possibly from sun.
- StavrosK 9y agoThere's definitely going to be water damage on the plastic, PLA isn't very water-friendly. I'll buy some PETG to print it later on, it should be much more weather-resistant and durable. The nuts and bolts need to be rust-resistant too, yes, although I can always just change those after a while. The good thing about having a 3D printer is that a replacement part is just 20 minutes away.
- WillPostForFood 9y agoPLA definitely will absorb water, which decreases its strength, but the effects may not be that noticeable, at least for a while. I have load bearing PLA parts that have now been outside in the yard for 2 and 3 years, and they are showing no signs of degradation. Anyway, it would be an interesting experiment for you to stick with the PLA print until you see a problem before you reprint with PETG. My bet is it will last longer than expected.
- StavrosK 9y agoI will, as I've already printed it and there's no reason to change now. It'll be interesting to see how it goes.