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Question SFX-100 Sturdier Feet?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by FourOff, Mar 27, 2022.

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    After getting tired of my rig jumping around I built a base (with retractable casters to roll it around) and printed this "foot" kit: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3446630

    After breaking the cups, I added some reinforcements and those have been fine, but now I'm breaking the feet.
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    I also don't like how "creaky" it sounds with the 3d printed layers rubbing against each other (no matter how much I've sanded both sides to make them smooth).

    Does anybody have a sturdier solution? I'm getting close to having something machined out of nylon, but that's going to be pricey, so I'm looking for an "off the shelf" solution.
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    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Have you tried to put rubber cups under your printed feet?

    amazon.com/WEWGO-Stoppers-Furniture-Cups-Pack/dp/B07QB6D68B

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    For $13, it's worth trying out. Mine sit in PLA printed cups right now.

    Annoyingly, those are 3x3" and the space I have on frame are 4x4" so I'll need to make something to hold them in place.

    Thanks for the suggestion!
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    Tried them out on the floor and soooo much better.

    Just made some temp holders out of MDF to fit them on my base frame, recessing a space for them so they are less likely to move. Hopefully will have some time to try it out tonight and see if it will stay put. My only worry is the shorter walls compared to my old cups (on the right) might let it walk off the frame.

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