Download this Printable File on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4235548
Here we have a 3D printed LaTrax Teton or Pre-runner (by Traxxas) Drift wheel. The idea was inspired by a friend talking about having an indoor RC car that can drift. I know how much I like the LaTrax line of RC cars and decided that adapting one that I already have should be very easy. That is with the help of 3D printing!
I jumped on the design software that I use and came up with a simple solution. Something that would be a good balance between print cost, print time, appearance and performance. The end result is a lot of fun.
These wheels work very well with the brushed (stock) setup. The 3D printed wheels have been optimized for use on carpet, and it is quite easy to hold a drift on short carpet. It is also quite easy to hold a drift when running on any hard surface.
The overall Diameter of the wheel is 50mm. (2.0in)
The overall Width of the wheel is 30mm (1.20in)
3D Printer Settings
Printer brand: MakerBot
Printer: MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation)
Rafts: Yes
Supports: Yes
Resolution: 0.2mm
Infill: 15%
Filament Brand: MakerBot
Filament Color: White
Filament Material: PLA
Shells: Use a Minimum of 3 shells
Post Printing Steps
Step One – Clean Up Part
After your wheel has been printed, remove any loose printed material from your wheel. The important point is to make certain the hex insert is free of any loose material. Loose material that has not been cleaned out of the hex area may allow the wheel to sit incorrectly.
Step 2 – Remove Existing Wheels
Remove the wheels on your LaTrax Teton or Prerunner by unfastening the single fastener in the center of the wheel. Use a 2.5mm Allen key.
Step 3 – Check center Wheel Hole Clearance
Use on of the fasteners that was removed from the existing wheels to check the size of the wheel fastener hole on the printed wheels. This may occur if there was shrinkage of the hole during printing. If so drill it out to 4mm (0.150in)
Step 4 – Installation
Use the fasteners to fasten the wheels to your RC Traxxas LaTrax Prerunner or Teton. Do not over tighten.How I Designed This
The hex drive has been oversized slightly to allow for a small amount of shrinkage during printing.
Download this Printable File on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4235548