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Originally Posted by frcguy
Are 3D printed parts allowed? My team has heard stories of 3D printed parts catching on fire and such, and are unsure about their usage in FRC.
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So. 3D printing has two major uses in FRC, as far as I'm concerned anyway.
Use scenario 1: Rapid prototyping. For example, designing a component to check the intended function for defect, without concern for longevity of the device.
Use scenario 2: Extremely low stress components.
We use scenario 2 printed components all over. We've figured a way to mount the CTR SRX Mag Encoders to a printed housing which makes getting accurate speed sense both easy and cheap.
We're also planning to print custom wire harness anchors to allow rapid and custom anchoring of our harnesses.
If you've got more questions about 3D printing, please fire away.