Stratasys Bull Rider Assembly Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Stratasys Manuals
  4. Scooter
  5. Bull Rider
  6. Assembly instructions manual
Stratasys Bull Rider Assembly Instructions Manual

Stratasys Bull Rider Assembly Instructions Manual

3d printed scooter
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Bull Rider - 3D Printed Scooter
print and assembly instructions
Scooter overview
The Bull Rider was designed by
Slicelab
in collaboration with Stratasys. The kick scooter is comprised
mostly of 3D printed parts designed specifically for the Origin One machine. The additional parts needed
are off the shelf components that can be easily purchased online and customized to user needs. Examples
of such adjustments can be for the users height or weight metrics that impact how one rides the scooter.
Additionally, there are components like the long-board trucks, that can be tightened or loosened to allow for
more or less responsiveness in steering. In the following pages, the required tool set and steps to complete
this assembly will be highlighted along with a list of the needed purchased parts and printed parts.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Bull Rider and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Stratasys Bull Rider

  • Page 1 The Bull Rider was designed by Slicelab in collaboration with Stratasys. The kick scooter is comprised mostly of 3D printed parts designed specifically for the Origin One machine. The additional parts needed are off the shelf components that can be easily purchased online and customized to user needs. Examples of such adjustments can be for the users height or weight metrics that impact how one rides the scooter.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Bull Rider Assembly table of contents Step by Step Assembly Tools Needed (3) Items to Purchase (4) Hardware Needed (5) Parts Overview (6) Step 1: Stem base connection (7) Step 2: Deck connection (8) Step 3: Wheels to Truck (9)

  • Page 3: Tools Needed

    Bull Rider tools needed Below are all the basic tools needed to assemble the scooter. Additional tools can be used to aid assembly. Notes The hardware that requires the Allen wrenches needs to be tightened from both sides, therefore, two tools are needed at the same time in these steps.

  • Page 4: Items To Purchase

    Bull Rider items to purchase Below is a list of the off-the-shelf parts that need to be purchased to assemble the scooter. Nearly all the parts can be found online at Amazon and have the hyperlinks below the images for your convenience.

  • Page 5: Hardware Needed

    Bull Rider hardware needed Below is a list of the off-the-shelf parts that need to be purchased to assemble the scooter. Nearly all the parts can be found online at Amazon and have the hyperlinks below the images for your convenience.

  • Page 6: Parts Overview

    Bull Rider parts overview Referenced Parts Reference the diagram bellow for the names of the parts in the overall assembly. There are 7 unique parts that are 3D printed and 9 printed parts in total. The order of which the scooter is assembled will be highlighted in the subsequent pages.

  • Page 7: Step 1: Stem Base Connection

    Step 1 stem base connection Stem Base to Front Deck Connect the Stem Base to the Front Deck with (4) 1.75” Truck Screws to the metal base plate of the trucks. Make sure the 1/8” riser pad is sandwiched in-between the metal and rectangular slot on the underside of the Front Deck.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Deck Connection

    Step 2 deck connection Front Deck to Back Deck Connect the Front Deck to the Back Deck with (2) M6x25 & (4) M6x45 Socket Cap Barrel Nuts. Make sure to insert female side first, this may require some light hammer like tapping on the ends as the hardware fits tightly within the slots.

  • Page 9: Step 3: Wheels To Truck

    Step 3 wheels to truck Front Wheel Assembly Mounting the wheels onto the axle, first by force fitting the rubber tires onto the 3DP wheels with the help of a flat head screwdriver until they lock into place. Second, with hammer like tapping, insert the (2) bearings into place on both sides of the wheel making sure to place the aluminum spacer in between the two.

  • Page 10: Step 4: Rear Axle Connection

    Step 4 rear axle Rear Wheel Assembly Create the same wheel assembly as the front wheels (Rubber tire, 3DP wheel, bearings, spacer). Set this aside and screw a Hex Nut onto the Double Sided Screw Rod in such a way that the wheel assembly can sit in the middle.

  • Page 11: Step 5 Rear Wheel

    Step 5 rear wheel Rear Wheel Calibration Take this assembly and forcibly press it into the slot found at the bottom of the Back Deck. Next, add the Button Head Socket Cap Screw with Fender Washer to each end, tightening them simultaneously while keeping the wheel assembly centered on the deck.

  • Page 12: Step 6 Rear Brake

    Step 6 rear brake Brake to Back Deck Connect the Brake to the Back Deck half using (2) M6x55 Socket Cap Barrel Nuts. Make sure to insert fe- male side first, this may require some light hammer like tapping on the ends as the hardware fits tightly within the slots.

  • Page 13: Step 7: Handlebar Assembly

    Step 7 handlebar assembly Referenced Parts Cut the aluminum pipe down to the desired post length using a hack saw. Next, place the Handlebar and Stem Base onto the aluminum post. Next, mark the centers of the holes and drill the hardware holes. Lastly, connect the Stem Post to the Handlebar and the Stem Base using a M6x30 &...

  • Page 14: Step 8: Light Assembly

    Before putting the light into the slot at the top of the handle bars, pull the plastic tab that activates the battery and twist the shaft clockwise to turn the light on. Next, fit the light and the clear Stratasys ‘S’ shaped piece snug into the form fit openings.

  • Page 15: Common Questions

    Bull Rider common questions FAQs 1. Do you really need the rubber O rings on all hardware No, but they will provide additional cushioning on the 3D printed parts that could alleviate cracking issues 2. Does the height of the metal tube matter Yes, the ergonomics of this scooter will work best when user grips the handlebars slightly below the waist 3.

  • Page 16: 3D Print Instructions

    Bull Rider 3D print instructions Print tips The majority of the parts except of the handlebar light are printed out of Dura56 . In the following pages, de- tailed print tips and instructions that highlight key elements needed to create successful prints for each part.

  • Page 17: Front Deck

    Bull Rider front deck Print tips Part volume: 1370 cc. Material: Dura56 Be sure to add adequate resin to tray. It’s hollow and latticed inside which will capture some resin, so you’ll need to add more than the normal +200mL to make sure you don’t run out. Suggest to start the print, then top off the resin during the 1st layer delay.

  • Page 18: Back Deck

    Bull Rider back deck Print tips Part volume: 1469 cc. Material: Dura56 Be sure to add adequate resin to tray. It’s hollow and latticed inside which will capture some resin, so you’ll need to add more than the normal +200mL to make sure you don’t run out. Suggest to start the print, then top off the resin during the 1st layer delay.

  • Page 19: Handlebar

    Bull Rider handlebar Print tips Part volume: 340 cc Material: Dura56 Be sure to add adequate resin to tray. It’s hollow and latticed inside which will capture some resin, so you’ll need to add more than the normal +200mL to make sure you don’t run out.

  • Page 20: Stem Base

    Bull Rider stem base Print tips Part volume: 314 cc Material: Dura56 Print with Dura56 conservative settings, or Increase delay time to 10+ seconds, to account for large cross section and large unventilated volume, or re-support the part to alleviate the unvented volume.

  • Page 21: Brake

    Bull Rider brake Print tips Part volume: 323 cc Material: Dura56 Print with Dura56 conservative settings. Orientation of the brake can be changed to support the underside of the part that is not visible to the user.

  • Page 22: Wheels

    Bull Rider wheels Print tips Part volume: 374 cc Material: Dura56 The wheels fit tightly next to each other and are stackable in Z direction as well with similar support in the case where 4 or 6 need to be printed at once. Make sure to remove as much support as possible as getting...

  • Page 23: Light

    Bull Rider light Print tips Part volume: 374 cc Material: IND405 10x LED cover. 5 of them are shelled and supported, the other 5 are solid and flat. Either will work, they just look different when assembled with the LED. Make sure to remove as much support without sanding too...

  • Page 24: Support

    ISO 9001:2015 Certified © 2021 Stratasys Ltd. All rights reserved. Stratasys, Stratasys signet, Origin and P3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Product...

Table of Contents