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3D printed R&D joints

We have designed many different joints to use for very specific costumes. After using these, if they were successful, they move to the R&D phase to see if they can be used in other costumes as well. 

PVC Joints in Testing Phase

Many times we go through various iterations of things before we agree they are good to share on the website. However, we have plenty of different things that we are always testing. New materials, new adhesives, new techniques, and especially new 3D printed joints. We wanted to create a place on our website where we can get feedback from many of our volunteers and builders who are willing to try out some of the things we’ve come up with. They can provide their feedback and help us fine tune the designs before we put them on our “approved” pages of our website. All of the following items are currently in testing phase and may not represent the final design. You can also provide feedback if there are things you think we need to design that would help with building these wheelchair costumes.

Any Angle Joint

Outside Joint

These joints can go on the outside of a 3/4" PVC pipes. Then use a 1/4-20 bolt with a locking nut to connect the two parts. Move the connector to whatever angle you would like and then tighten down the nut to lock it in place. Note: Do not tighten too tight, or you can crush the 3D printed joint.
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Inside Joint

These joints can go on the inside of a 3/4" PVC pipes. Then use a 1/4-20 bolt with a locking nut to connect the two parts. Move the connector to whatever angle you would like and then tighten down the nut to lock it in place. Note: Do not tighten too tight, or you can crush the 3D printed joint.
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Flat Attachment Points

1 Flat Side

These types of pieces slide over a 3/4" PVC pipe but are not joints at all. These are used to provide a larger flat surface to attach costume parts. Great for attaching styrene, velcro, or just anyplace that you need more surface area. They are made in a single flat side, two flat sides, or four flat sides in case you need to attach two panels on the sides of PVC but want to keep the panels parallel.
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2 Flat Sides

These types of pieces slide over a 3/4" PVC pipe but are not joints at all. These are used to provide a larger flat surface to attach costume parts. Great for attaching styrene, velcro, or just anyplace that you need more surface area. They are made in a single flat side, two flat sides, or four flat sides in case you need to attach two panels on the sides of PVC but want to keep the panels parallel.
coming soon

4 Flat Sides

These types of pieces slide over a 3/4" PVC pipe but are not joints at all. These are used to provide a larger flat surface to attach costume parts. Great for attaching styrene, velcro, or just anyplace that you need more surface area. They are made in a single flat side, two flat sides, or four flat sides in case you need to attach two panels on the sides of PVC but want to keep the panels parallel.
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Saddle Latch Joints

Saddle Latch 1

(Note: These work best printed in flexible TPU filament.)
These joints are designed to be saddle joints with slightly different attachment techniques. These do not wrap completely around the pipes, but saddle around both pipes independently. (Note: These work best printed in flexible TPU filament.)
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Saddle Latch 2

(Note: These work best printed in flexible TPU filament.)
These joints are designed to be saddle joints with slightly different attachment techniques. These do not wrap completely around the pipes, but saddle around both pipes independently. (Note: These work best printed in flexible TPU filament.)
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Saddle Latch 3

(Note: These work best printed in flexible TPU filament.)
These joints are designed to be saddle joints with slightly different attachment techniques. These do not wrap completely around the pipes, but saddle around both pipes independently. (Note: These work best printed in flexible TPU filament.)
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Miscellaneous Attachment Points

PVC Stand

This piece was originally created with the sole purpose to hold up a costume while working on it when it wasn't on the wheelchair. However, after using it, we realized it could be used for so much more. We added more screw holes to it and made it a versatile attachment piece.
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