SEAT Ibiza 250 ml Canholder - NO support

DESCRIPTION

I present to you a car holder for 250 ml cans. It is designed to fit the original cup holder in the Seat Ibiza (3rd generation, 2002 - 2008). The holder fits snugly, so no glue, tape, or screws are needed. I wanted it to be more than just a simple filler with a hole slightly larger than the can’s diameter. I wanted the holder to actually grip the can so it wouldn’t move freely. That’s why I used springy claws that gently squeeze the can and create a pleasant feeling when inserting and removing it.

PRINTING

DO NOT PRINT WITH PLA!

I recommend printing with PETG, as it offers greater flexibility and better resistance to bending. My test print in PLA cracked at the joint between the legs and the body when I deliberately pressed the legs as hard as possible against the body. With PETG, I did not experience this problem. PLA may still be durable enough if you don’t push the legs to their maximum deflection and only use it to hold a can, but I prefer to warn you about this potential issue.

You can, of course, also try printing with TPU. I think the result would be even better.

Printing takes approximately 40 minutes. No supports are required. I also believe a brim is unnecessary, but if you experience any adhesion issues, wash the build plate with water and soap or dishwashing liquid, dry it thoroughly, and try again. Alternatively, you can add a brim in the OTHER tab of the slicer.

INSTALLATION

Just slide it into the car holder until it stops and enjoy using it :-)

If you are having problems with the ANY model sticking to the table during printing, check what you can do:

• Make sure the plate is clean, degreased and dry. If necessary, wash it under warm water with soap/dishwashing liquid and dry it thoroughly with a paper towel.
• You can use special plates with increased adhesive properties, such as Bambu Plate SuperTack or CryoGrip, which will not only give you peace of mind about the success of your print, but also allow you to print at much lower bed temperatures.
• Apply a brim around the model (OTHER tab in Bambu Studio).
• Use a special printing adhesive or even just a regular paper glue stick, which also increases adhesion.
• In extreme cases, you can use spray hair gel (e.g. Hegron), but remember that it is difficult to remove from the plate afterwards to clean it - technical acetone and a spatula/scraper are very helpful. 

If you need help with this print or have a fitting issue that cannot be solved simply by scaling the model, let me know in the comments. I will definitely get back to you :-)