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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 8921220" data-attributes="member: 576029">We want to run a 3-way active front stage whenever possible, this is challenging in most cars and the Camaro is no exception. I decided to use the PolyCam phone app on my Galaxy S25 Ultra to map the pillar areas. This is what the result of the scan looks like initially.[ATTACH=full]70911[/ATTACH]We export the scan as an OBJ (requires paid subscription) then import into our 3D modeling software. While I love Fusion 360, I’m using OnShape since it’s free and I teach a 3D printing class and will be focusing on advanced techniques like this. In OnShape we import the scan then we model our pod faceplate and place where desired.[ATTACH=full]70912[/ATTACH]Then we use the scan to trace the pillar shape, then use the LOFT command to connect the pillar surface to the pod faceplate.[ATTACH=full]70913[/ATTACH]This process allows me to do virtual mockups and print a complete pod that secures to the face of the pillar which allows for testing and experimentation before landing on a final arrangement. It’s likely the final configuration will still be a surface pod like this and not a traditional fiberglass pod into the pillar.[ATTACH=full]70914[/ATTACH]Prototype V1 is printing now and I’ll see how it looks later tonight.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 8921220, member: 576029"] We want to run a 3-way active front stage whenever possible, this is challenging in most cars and the Camaro is no exception. I decided to use the PolyCam phone app on my Galaxy S25 Ultra to map the pillar areas. This is what the result of the scan looks like initially. [ATTACH=full]70911[/ATTACH] We export the scan as an OBJ (requires paid subscription) then import into our 3D modeling software. While I love Fusion 360, I’m using OnShape since it’s free and I teach a 3D printing class and will be focusing on advanced techniques like this. In OnShape we import the scan then we model our pod faceplate and place where desired. [ATTACH=full]70912[/ATTACH] Then we use the scan to trace the pillar shape, then use the LOFT command to connect the pillar surface to the pod faceplate. [ATTACH=full]70913[/ATTACH] This process allows me to do virtual mockups and print a complete pod that secures to the face of the pillar which allows for testing and experimentation before landing on a final arrangement. It’s likely the final configuration will still be a surface pod like this and not a traditional fiberglass pod into the pillar. [ATTACH=full]70914[/ATTACH] Prototype V1 is printing now and I’ll see how it looks later tonight. [/QUOTE]

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