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PitchCar track clips for Extension 4 and misc other uses
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PitchCar: Extension 4 "Stunt Race" is a lot of fun as it raises the track to a new level off the table. Unfortunately, the provided supports for this are just styrofoam blocks that are placed under the raised track, making things less stable than it could be. I have seen some people use binder clips to help hold the track sections together, but since I have a 3D printer, every problem looks like a model design challenge, so I decided to generate some printable clips that would hold sections together without being as forceful or abrasive as binder clips.
I also created a version to work with the Pitchcar_expansion_4_support found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6511075 This printable support is nice but, again, calls for binder clips, so I created a variation of my clip that would accommodate using these supports instead.
There are a few other scenarios where these can be handy, holding together some other creative track designs. They will probably work with the Banked Corner Ramp (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5499342) although I haven't had a chance to test that yet. I am also planning to use it to line up the halves of the Pitchcar Giant Loop (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3439687). At some point, I may try creating a clip specifically for curved sections of track and for curved/straight combos (and 90 degree intersections?), but for now I have printed a bunch of these with PETG and I will test them out and see how well they work.
I have included the OpenSCAD file in case someone wants to tweak the dimensions or the angle or something.
- An alternative way to get track up to the same level as Extension 4, although the angle and construction are different. This uses the same base ramp as the banked turn (later in the list), so it also provides a little bit of flexibility by reusing that component. Also includes supports and has some compatibility with the flat ramp (also later in the list). PitchCar track clips for Extension 4 and misc other uses