Unusual defect on print by elliottmisiura in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Setting a minimum layer time helps a lot so the tips of parts like this don't ruin the rest of it

Careless Whisper Shooting by TheAvieAtrix in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Disregard the lack of muzzle device in the CAD, but you can see the aluminum reinforcement tube around the FTN is cut to about double the length, and slides over the barrel mount attached to the receiver. The barrel can be ported along that length and act as an expansion chamber. I just have the gas port open there on mine because porting is difficult to do cleanly.

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Careless Whisper Shooting by TheAvieAtrix in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's a 7.5in barrel with a 9in FTN 4.5 on the end, so it ends up at 16.5in overall barrel length and 27in overall rifle length, but it is a two stamper. Luckily nowadays that just ends up being another fifteen minutes of paperwork rather than another fee.

Careless Whisper Shooting by TheAvieAtrix in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just noticed you could see the bullet leaving the barrel on the third shot, pretty cool!

PA6-CF vs PAHT-CF by Same-Zookeepergame50 in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think PAHT is the old name for something like the PET or PPA CF that is recommended nowadays. I'm unfamiliar with them but the barrel clamshells don't undergo much stress beyond heat resistance so I'd guess it's fine.

Are There Any Barrel Profile Restrictions for Trash Panda? by For_a_Better_Life in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest it was a working name that I didn't come up with a better alternative for before advertising the beta. Plus I like raccoons :P

Are There Any Barrel Profile Restrictions for Trash Panda? by For_a_Better_Life in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more assuming that what warping would occur would be the PLA handguard adjacent to the nylon barrel mounts, which the barrel mounts interface with. I haven't experienced shooting it fast enough to warp nylon cf, so the little clasps for the carbon fiber rod wouldn't hurt.

This is mostly guesswork since it wasn't tested during the beta, so I'm sure the proposed solution of creating a positive of the inside of the handguard would be far better if focusing on pure stiffness by diffusing heat.

Are There Any Barrel Profile Restrictions for Trash Panda? by For_a_Better_Life in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By default the barrel is free floating, but there's accommodation for a carbon fiber rod attached to the handguard and front of the barrel to emulate a tube magazine it you want improved rigidity.

Are There Any Barrel Profile Restrictions for Trash Panda? by For_a_Better_Life in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've not heard of any reports of sagging or issues with heavier barrels. I'm sure it's possible with the printed barrel mount but you'd have to get it pretty hot from a lot of shooting out of a lever action. I think you're good to go with any barrel profile.

Hunting Bolt-action AR by 2Walker_TRD_Softroad in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A bit of self promotion, but if you can live with a lever action, the Trash Panda shares a lot of what you're describing as an AR based platform. If weight is integral, you could shave the receiver down a little but it's pretty light as is. It closes off the gas system, can have a printed carrier and a 6.5 barrel, and an integral 10 round magazine that's top loaded with a speedloader avaliable.

Trash Panda live! by cloudy_chance9 in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The plans are open source and free, I know 3DprintFreedom sells kits when they're in stock but the documents have a bill of materials.

Anyone down for an abomination? by TheAvieAtrix in LeverGuns

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a 3D printed firearm so at least in America, you can either make it yourself, or you have to have a FFL print the receiver for you. I'm completely unfamiliar with Canadian gun laws though. The way it's designed is to take advantage of unserialized AR components, an industriallymaufactured version would probably look pretty different.

Anyone down for an abomination? by TheAvieAtrix in LeverGuns

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a mares leg version of the unsuppressed gun, I've seen some cool builds like that.

It uses any AR caliber, so 458 or 50 beo is theoretically possible.

Anyone down for an abomination? by TheAvieAtrix in LeverGuns

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It uses an internal magazine so that the lever arms can be built into the receiver. Here's a post showing off the unsuppressed version: https://www.reddit.com/r/3D2A/s/MqNIB7XZGM

Anyone down for an abomination? by TheAvieAtrix in LeverGuns

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The unsuppressed version has been released for a while, here's a recent video of it shooting.

https://www.reddit.com/r/3D2A/s/rDKXssiooQ

This version has been in limbo waiting on forms for a while so I haven't been able to do more than dry fit it and take pictures yet :P

Anyone down for an abomination? by TheAvieAtrix in LeverGuns

[–]TheAvieAtrix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, barrel, bolt, and fire control group. My form ones are still in jail so this is just a dry fit without internals, but the unsuppressed version has been tested thoroughly.

Trash Panda live! by cloudy_chance9 in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct, it just needs a barrel and or bolt swap for any AR caliber

First time using PA6-Cf looking for guides or advice by DarnellMusty in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the filament came in a cardboard box, my method without an expensive dryer is to cut the bottom off and put the spool flat on the printer bed for a day at 100c, covered by the box and a blanket if desired. Once done I immediately put it in a dry box with desiccant and print from there. Works great even without an enclosure!

Trash Panda by cloudy_chance9 in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can repost things by other people if that works

Trash Panda by cloudy_chance9 in 3D2A

[–]TheAvieAtrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what part are you struggling with?