3D Printing Tesla!
It would hardly be an exaggeration to call the electric car an incredible human achievement capable of completely changing the world. With the rapid deterioration of the planet's ecological situation, more and more people are choosing environmentally friendly means of transportation. Tesla Motors leads the global movement in electric vehicle production and continuously improves the technologies for manufacturing and managing its cars.
3D Printing Tesla
For example, their original "Tesla Supercharger" stations are already widespread worldwide, and their number is constantly increasing, allowing electric vehicle drivers to travel without limitations. This approach by the developers significantly contributes to the popularization of Tesla cars.
3D Printing Tesla
The success of electric vehicles inspires individuals to create smaller, yet still very useful inventions. As in many other fields recently, 3D technologies come to the aid of developers. Martin Hansen, a 3D printing enthusiast and Tesla owner from northern Germany, developed a fully functional miniature replica of a Tesla Supercharger station for charging mobile phones.
3D Printing Tesla
The idea of creating the device came to him back in 2014, and he spent a long time bringing it to life. Visually, the mechanism created using a 3D printer is indistinguishable from its full-sized prototype, completely replicating its design. However, unlike the original, the charging speed is not accelerated. The finished model consists of only six parts, which are easy to assemble. The device can be used with any type of USB cable.
3D Printing Tesla
“I spent almost all my free time studying Tesla Motors and the Model S,” Hansen says. “One day, while visiting a charging station, I realized that the Supercharger network is key to the success of Tesla cars, and every car owner would surely want to have their own charging station at home.”
3D Printing Tesla
Martin’s miniature station truly deserves praise, as this is his first experience with 3D technology. As a 3D printing beginner, Hansen spent months learning 3D modeling software before achieving any success in his project. Almost all components of the device were printed on a Zortrax M200 3D printer using white ABS plastic, except for a few elements produced via SLS by third-party manufacturers. The side panels of the stand are made of aluminum.
3D Printing Tesla
Wanting to share the design with Tesla enthusiasts, Hansen posted the STL files of the miniature Supercharger station on his website, allowing anyone to own a unique 3D-printed device and creatively showcase their individuality.
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