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Iomega ZIP drive 3d model for printing
Posted by: Andrew on 2021-10-08 00:22:28 Hi all, I am trying to build a model for 3d printing the plastic parts of iomega zip 100 drives that break very easily. I have found a 3DM file for the drive, which I plan to use it as the base, however I am unable to convert it to stl. Can someone help me convert it? Thanks
Posted by: wanderingjew on 2021-10-08 09:45:54 Hep, this loaded okay in Fusion360, but it's not what you're looking for: You're basically just looking at a 3D model of a Zip drive, and not the actual CAD data of what the plastic in a Zip drive _is_. Here's the inside, made by splitting the main body down the middle: See, there's like... nothing in there. It's not meant to be 3D printed. Your best option right now, if you want to replace broken plastic, is to model the individual plastic parts that are broken.
Posted by: Andrew on 2021-10-09 03:24:52 Hep, this loaded okay in Fusion360, but it's not what you're looking for: You're basically just looking at a 3D model of a Zip drive, and not the actual CAD data of what the plastic in a Zip drive _is_. Here's the inside, made by splitting the main body down the middle: See, there's like... nothing in there. It's not meant to be 3D printed. Your best option right now, if you want to replace broken plastic, is to model the individual plastic parts that are broken. Aha ok, I get it now. Thanks for your time and effort.
Posted by: Trash80toHP_Mini on 2021-10-09 08:23:48 Looks perfect for a MiniZip SD unit though.
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