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Originally Posted by moose09876
I'm digging this up from the grave because it's one of the top search results for 135i broken armrest tab. Why spend $160+ on a new armrest when I can use the 10X more expensive tools I already own to make it! Removed and 3d scanned the clip. The scan obviously isn't perfect and needs some touch up (I have no good knowledge on how to edit giant STL files. I use fusion and it's impossible in there.) Printed out of PETG on an FDM printer and as a proof of concept it works great. While cleaning up one of the holes I broke one of the pivot tabs (in red), but it's just the back side and it still functions. Trying a super fine layer height ASA print now. PCBway will SLS print it in black nylon for $5 ea for 2+. Hell, you could get it 3d printed in titanium for $338. That wouldn't break. LOL!! If you want the STL just hit me up. The original one is pretty big but I have a simplified one that I'm trying with this ASA print.
Like AvE says, do cool sht and put it on the internet.
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Now to cast it in aluminum at home, super simple process.