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Building cars, mostly from the couch, with use of 3D scanning, Fusion360, and some bloody knuckles sprinkled in.
Currently building a 2016 BMW i8 with a 13B-REW mated to a VAG 7 speed DQ500 DSG while retaining full hybrid functionality...or at least that's the plan.
Follow along as I overcomplicate a complicated BMW and nerd out on making it all work together.
Currently building a 2016 BMW i8 with a 13B-REW mated to a VAG 7 speed DQ500 DSG while retaining full hybrid functionality...or at least that's the plan.
Follow along as I overcomplicate a complicated BMW and nerd out on making it all work together.
Is the Einstar 3D scanner worth it? One year of automotive projects later.
In this episode we look at the Shining 3D Einstar scanner and the projects that Ive used it for over the past year. I also go over some general thoughts, tips and tricks that I’ve learned over that year to improve your scanning experience.
The case is not something the Einstar comes with, but a Pelican case purchased cheap off Marketplace. Harbor Freight has some comparably sized options at a decent price.
If you want to get started with learning how to design or fabricate your own parts with some of the methods used throughout my build series, check out HP Academy for some well-produced, high-quality motorsports focused coursework.
Visit with the link below and use discount code COUCH75 ...
The case is not something the Einstar comes with, but a Pelican case purchased cheap off Marketplace. Harbor Freight has some comparably sized options at a decent price.
If you want to get started with learning how to design or fabricate your own parts with some of the methods used throughout my build series, check out HP Academy for some well-produced, high-quality motorsports focused coursework.
Visit with the link below and use discount code COUCH75 ...
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Aluminum 3D Printed Intake Manifold - Building a 13B BMW i8 : EP4
Просмотров 27 тыс.Месяц назад
In this episode we take a look at the intake side of the 13B REW that Im swapping into a BMW i8. The aluminum intake parts are in 3D printed SLS aluminum and sourced through Craft Cloud. I go over the general process of turning your raw components into a finished intake. I forgot to mention, the intake is designed with a 5mm wall thickness throughout. Craft Cloud craftcloud3d.com/ 10% discount ...
Making a 3D printed Inconel turbo manifold - Building a 13B BMW i8 : EP3
Просмотров 67 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this episode we introduce a new channel partner with Craft Cloud! I go through the details of building a 13B manifold in Fusion360, how to order one on Craft Cloud and then review the details and post processing required in order to use your new metal 3D printed turbocharger manifold. Craft Cloud craftcloud3d.com/ 10% discount code off your first Craft Cloud order! REFZ10W5P18 GrabCAD links ...
Budget rotary, in this economy? Building a 13B rotary i8: Episode 2
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Lets take a look at what a $957 of "for parts only" 13B had inside. Buying a used rotary with an unknown history is generally ill-advised, but in this case it seems to have worked out.
Building a 13B rotary BMW i8 - EP1
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Get an introduction to my current project of swapping a 13B-REW into a BMW i8 and retaining hybrid functionality. Check out The Drive's feature on my old Tesla powered E30 BMW. ruclips.net/video/zcZvJIx1wQo/видео.htmlsi=d6_Jja3EiQvqYkpT
Tesla powered E30 abuse compilation
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E30 Tesla swap short pull
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Just a quick drive by vid since I don’t have much external view video at the moment. Full build on IG @tesla_bimmer In no particular order, big thanks to.... www.sendcutsend.com www.chasebays.com www.verociousmotorsorts.com www.electricgt.com www.evbmw.com
I studied mechanical engineering, and now I'm at NASCAR technical Institute. How would someone go about using a 3d scanner and learn what there doing? Is there an online crash course?
the Raptor is better
Cheers for the shout out 🙌. We're enjoying using out Einstar too - it's super easy to use compared to a few others we've tried and the scan quality is decent.... Also now (thanks to you), I need to go and check out all of Chillmatic's project info. That Fiat is wild! - Markku
Hi thanks for doing you're review on the scanner , I also purchased the Einstar , and it's a fantastic scanner , my huge difficulty is using the scan to actually make or modify parts from the scans in fusion 360 , the reverse engineering side is extremely difficult without a 20K software program , I was wondering if you would be so kind to do another video of the best settings for the scanner and how you can draw on them in fusion . I am also building custom cars and parts for them . Thanks
Just discovered your channel, i really enjoy your presentation
Where can one learn to use Fusion 360 like you do? I have designed some very basic brackets and other things but this is next level and I want to get there.
That was a great recap on the past year’s 3d scan projects. I’m keen to know what specs your computer has? 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼😎☮️🍀
It’s a 2020 Asus G14 with 40gb RAM. The RTX2060 is a bit weak now but it still does what I need.
For the algorithm
If you run the interior scans at a higher resolution, would it clean up the switch holes etc?
Yes, it’ll maintain the detail there much better. If you were designing to the switch holes, then I would keep that section in high resolution and the rest reduced.
I'm also another "revopoint refugee" except the original Pop 1... I'm also much happier with the einstar :)
Great content man, just earned a sub from this vid
Is Rhino better with the meshes, does it handle them better? Or blender or something? I’ve experienced those pains with high poly count models in fusion and haven’t fully healed yet 😄
I’ve messed with Blender a bit to add some surface pattern embossing to a mesh, but I haven’t used it much beyond that. I don’t usually work with meshes unless it’s for getting measurements so I think Fusion is still going to be the best choice, even with its pains.
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate the honest info. I keep eyeballing this scanner for some very similar work on my auto projects but haven't yet made the purchase. One thing I don't have yet is the laptop.. the recommended specs the scanner wants are pretty demanding. Have you had any notable issues with yours? Did you have to upgrade at all? Any info would help!
I use a 2020 Asus G14 with 40gb of RAM. The RTX2060 is a bit dated now but it does everything I need it to. Anything running an RTX4060 and 32+gb RAM is going to do pretty well. The better laptop will play nicer with CAD as well. If you’re doing anything beyond web browsing or MS Office stuff, it’s usually worth spending a bit on a higher spec machine.
@@CouchBuilt Ah okay great, thanks for the follow up. I have a solid work desktop but I can't be lugging it to the garage so the laptop would be purchased to scan stuff, then again if it can do CAD as well that's a bonus!
@@andrewpearson-roach8592max your ram. Took mine from 16gb to 64gb and it made a huge difference. Also keep the laptop plugged in while scanning!
Do you use the free version of Fusion or a paid version for working with the meshes and then the design work? And is the free version more than capable enough too do it?
I use the paid version, but the free version isn’t lacking any of the tools that I use. I don’t do any mesh to solid body conversions, nor would I suggest anyone ever go that route. Once the mesh is in fusion it’s mostly just creating planes from 3 points all over the mesh and then getting mesh section sketches based off those planes. All of that is free.
Thanks a lot,it was super helpful and cleared lots of doubts that i had,im sold on getting a 3d scanner to help me on my future projects. Thanks again
Great content. Might be worth reaching out to creality to try their new Raptor laser scanner that is $1500. Creality have had really ordinary software in the past but it seems like they're trying to step it up to take on the einstar.
I’m cautiously optimistic on that one. Availability has been limited and most examples seem a little too good. I’d definitely like to try one.
@@CouchBuiltFor automotive projects the Otter is better (and cheaper too). If you're testing something I recommend testing that.
@swecreations how would you quantify better? I’m all about making it cheaper and attainable.
@@CouchBuilt The blue laser on the Raptor is really only good for better detail on really small objects like for getting traces and components on circuit boards, but the infrared scanner (which will be the only thing you use scanning cars and car parts) is worse than the Otter. It's more of a product for a different kind of user than a straight "upgrade". Recommend watching Making For Motorsport's review of both of them, you can clearly see that there.
Yeah! Using Raptor for 2 weeks, it's just much powerful tool that Einstar. It was new to me that I can make really accurate scans with holes/sharp edges without any pain :)
great video! good examples of use cases and good data on the upper and lower limits.
What is the mesh imported to fusion as? Is it an stl? Thanks for this content!
Yea either stl or obj
Loving this channel. Thanks for the detail you go into, it'll really help with my scans.
Are you planning on using the stock cluster? Like a retro mod kinda thing.
The stock cluster is staying and I’ll manage it seeing the correct CAN stuff for RPM and gear. There aren’t any other normally displayed engine vitals so I’m still deciding on what to do there. I’m not usually a fan of an aftermarket race dash as a wart on the interior.
I think I'll give the scanner a chance, even though I've already spent 1000€ on a Revopoint scanner that works absolutely 0.0%. I just don't have a good feeling about such scanners since I fell flat on my face with mine. Saved 12 months only to have a useless product lying in my cupboard. The problem is that you can't get any more money for them a short time after my purchase. Otherwise I would have sold it.
That was my experience with Revopoint. I got in early enough on the kickstarter that when I sold it, along with the fact that they were significantly behind on shipments, I was able to break even. That’s the part that turned me off to their stuff. As soon as you buy something it nearly becomes obsolete due to the next follow on release.
I don't know what revopoint version you got, but the default exposure is basically set to 0 where it'll scan practically nothing, whereas it works way better if you just crank it up to 10 on any object that isn't pure white. It also has undo/redo buttons in the software now, so you can back up a bit if it starts scanning garbage data rather than restarting the scan. Might be worth giving it another shot.
I never saw anyone addressing 45 degree seal for the Bosch pressure+temp sensor, I have couple of those installed with copper washer under the sensor and it seals this way. Can you share any sources that describe correct installation procedure?
Check out the technical drawing. I’m sure a copper crush washer works fine as well. www.bosch-motorsport.com/content/downloads/Raceparts/Resources/pdf/Offer%20Drawing_261221899_Pressure_Sensor_Combined_PST-F_2_350_bar.pdf
@@CouchBuilt thank you! Found this one as well, but it's for different one, 350 bar version. It has slightly different shape...
The smooth tip and the one with the groove both use the same seat machining from any of the drawings I’ve seen. There are hundreds of Bosch sensors so I try to limit my use to the ones that have documentation available.
Yessss! I was just saying to my friends, why haven’t I seen an interesting i8 engine swap? And this shows up! Can’t wait to see how this goes 😎
btw...im bringing you my i8 if all goes well. lol😂👌
I should probably make a kickstarter campaign at this point
😎BMW i8 900 HP - 3D printed parts manufactured by Exone , hope this can be of use -> ruclips.net/video/v6dgYXZi8aI/видео.html&pp=ygUIaTggOTAwaHA%3D
This is brilliant 👏
You've got to race Rich Rebuilds I8 !
This is so interesting.
5:09 seems to show a crack stemming from what might by passage for something
Its not a crack. It's the partial outline of the passage from the rotor housing. The shapes of each casting dont perfectly align. It's just more pronounced on that side compared to the other.
Wouldn't equal length runners be better?
They are equal length to <1mm
Very cool technology! Question: Why are the inside runners smaller diameter than the outside two?
A 13B has different sized primary and secondary ports. If you make the runner too large, you will lose intake velocity and negatively impact low engine speed performance.
Interested in doing this same type of manifold for my twin charged hybrid crz….. anyone you would recommend to sub the design out to?
The fitment is amazing, subscribed !
Found this video while searching for kswapped i8s. Respect the planning of this crazy idea! Best of luck with it, I’ll watch closely🍿
Stay tuned. I plan to mock up some alternative swaps and a K series is one.
You heard of the Alpina i8 4-cylinder prototype? Can’t find any pictures of it, but they kept the hybrid system and made a custom subframe.
I’ve found that when exporting meshes from some cad software; the angle from which you’re viewing the part at the time you export it can effect the resulting mesh
That’s interesting. I’ll have to explore that further.
Very cool. FYI titanium is not well suited to exhausts at all, but 3d printing may help as webbing or extra wall thickness could be added in stressed areas. Inconel is choice though
I’m no advocate for titanium, but it is used by quite a few people. If they’re going to commit to that material choice, they at least have the option of adding 3D printing to the toolbox.
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Could you PLEASE use EYE PROTECTION when TAPPING????? I have 2 customers with 1 eye left. 1 lost eye due to tapping . The other one lost an eye by lightly hitting a dowel pin back in place. PLEASE WEAR EYE PROTECTION!!!!!!
sketch 343.
Mistakes were made.
0:22 - Hey! I know that reference - Outlaw Josie Wales - Lone Watie said after they thought about it a long time, they declared war on the Union.
First of all mad respect for the time you spend thinking, 3D modeling etc. This is the real shit, this is a real build not bought car when finished. You earned yourself a new subscriber. At the and of the video you let us give you ideas About any Color for the intake manifold. You said powder coating but Maybe cerakoting it would maybe be the beter option. Here me out why, cerakote is excellent in keeping heat in the material itself prevending ir heat for example: turbo manifold, exhaust etc. But cerakote is not only excellent in keeping heat in the material itself but also heat protection, for example the ir heat created by the exhaust manifold, since its good in keeping heat inside the material itself also means it needs a lot of ir heat to pentrate the cerakote layer and start heating up the aluminium itself and thus automatecly heating up the air inside the manifold itself and hotter air means less oxygen less oxygen less fuel less fuel less bang less bang less hp. not saying That powder coating is a bad idea, but cerakote c series is aircuring instead of oven curing like poweder. And c series had the same strength as oven curing cerakote. And since all parts are already sandblasted what cerakote needs to bond maybe a thing to consider. Why you think, because the ir heat protection since the exhaust manifold and intake manifold are close to each other. Maybe considering cerakoting the exhaust manifold as of the part about keeping the heat inside the material, Sorry for my maybe sometimes wrong writen words Greetings from the Netherlands🚗💨
What tap handle is that?
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That's way cheaper than I thought it would be. Prices have really come down. Can't wait until I can do it at home.
Well, I think you're planning better than my technique.....ruler, couple beers, guestamates, go for it, and figure it out as I go.... but then again that's probably why I've got a few unfinished projects laying around, LOL. I really love the way you're using modern technology to plan the entire build.
Nice job. Adding filler with bare hands is not good way. You are also adding your sweat to your welds.
I work in the additive industry in SLM technology and it was very refreshing hearing and seeing your knowledge through out the video as you work with the printed parts you received. Metal AM is even more exciting for me when I see it in automotive application. Most definitely subscribing.
TLDR what was the cost?
It would be crazy if in the first minute or two someone told you where to skip to for the costs.
@@CouchBuilt Make it the first 10 seconds and we got a deal
Those studs are going to be essential with your front engine mount. I was going to post on your last vid that there is a reason the REW has rear engine mounts. They reduce the torsional stress on the engine. These studs will go some way to compensate for the backwards mounting.
Subbed. Wish you all the best with your project(-s)!
This was a perfect video. I’ll be looking into using this process for my external wastegate, vband exhaust manifold for my 13b 240sx