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Does 3D-Printed Foam Make Good Custom Tires?

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Wouldn’t it be nice to 3D print an entire custom tire for small robots? It sure would, so [Angus] of [Maker’s Muse] decided to investigate whether nifty new filaments like expanding TPU offer anything new in this area. He did more than just print out a variety of smooth tires; he tested each with a motorized platform attached to a load cell, driving on a dusty sheet of MDF to simulate the average shop floor, or ant weight combat robot arena. Why…
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3D-Printed Foam Tires for RC Cars: Testing Feasibility

In this video by @makersmuse, the creator explores the feasibility of using 3D-printed foam-like material for custom RC car tires.

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Does 3D-Printed Foam Make Good Custom Tires?

Wouldn’t it be nice to 3D print an entire custom tire for small robots? It sure would, so [Angus] of [Maker’s Muse] decided to investigate whether nifty new filaments like expanding TPU offer anything new in this area. He did more than just print out a variety of smooth tires; he tested each with a motorized platform attached to a load cell, driving on a dusty sheet of MDF to simulate the average shop floor, or ant weight combat robot arena. Why…

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