Vortex Blaster - TPU Spring Upgrade by Brent Peterson

Brent Peterson

Toys & Games>Outdoor Toys

Print Profile(1)

All

A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

Designer

47 min

1 plate

5.0(17)

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

176

106

Released

Description

Upgraded TPU Spring

Upgraded spring for the Vortex Blaster designed to print using flexible filaments such as TPU 95A. Directly replaces the original design, no extra parts required!

Additional Upgrades

Lightweight Shuttle - Upgraded design that is over 50% lighter than the stock shuttle

Printing Tips

Designed to print with the Standard 0.20mm profile from Bambu Labs
- Included print profile uses 3 walls and 25% infill to make the solid parts more rigid
For best results run flow rate calibration and make sure the build plate is clean
TPU stringing can be reduced by increasing retraction length (e.g. 2-4mm)
- Any leftover stringing can be removed with hot air

Need help printing TPU? Checkout this excellent guide by @jimcorner

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Thank you and I hope you enjoy the design!

Comment & Rating (23)

@machtrim

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Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

The blaster is now smoother and quieter. 👍

@user_2138233487

Print Profile

Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

Original one broke instantly. This one is holding up great.

@253Bigfoot

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Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

What a blast

@kosimierz

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Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

@Woogie

Does this improve performance or just durability? Thanks :)

The designer has replied

@BrentPeterson

Just durability I've been stress testing the default spring design in a variety of materials and so far PETG is the only one to really hold up to hundreds of tests using a powerful band but eventually still starts to shows wear. This TPU version should provide a much more durable long term solution especially when using strong bands. I'm working on a lightweight shuttle design that will provide a performance boost so stay tuned for that too 😀 edit: upgraded shuttle released as well, check it out here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/659342

(Edited)

@Woogie

Replying to @BrentPeterson :

Cool, thanks for the reply 🙂 I've got some eSUN Super Tough PLA arriving tomorrow. Will be interesting to se how that holds up.

(Edited)

@MeBoaz

Boosted

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Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

petg one broke. this one much better

@yougetcookie

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Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

nice

@RealName

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Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

Actually printed better than the PETG version! adds some longevity to the launcher.

@drxenon

Boosted

Nice lightweight alternative. Works great!

@user_3549030087

Print Profile

Standard profile (0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill)

Very nice upgrade and print! Thank you Works great!

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