Bar Mount device for Garmin 800 etc

arthur_scrimshaw
arthur_scrimshaw Posts: 2,596
edited August 2012 in Road buying advice
It didn't take long to produce a copy of the bar fly garmin mount, cheaper but I think it doesn't look as good? Not much cheaper than the real thing as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-800-Ed ... 500wt_1414

Not sure what it's made of either but states 3D printing manufacture?

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  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Search ebay for 'fliploc' and you'll find that mount for £25 delivered from the USA direct from the guys that make it. The fact that it mounts your Garmin in line with the stem is a big plus over the bar fly that positions it way too high.
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  • nickellis
    nickellis Posts: 239
    3d printing is a method where a 3 dimensional CAD image of the item is 'printed, layer by layer on a special machine. The one that I saw used at a previous employer used a power rather that any sort of plastic.

    The printer ejects a fine layer of glue in the base shape of the item, then coats it with a layer or powder. Repeats it numerous times over a hour or or depending on the size and you can make any shape that you can design.

    One of the blokes I used to work with got a digital copy of a CT scan of his skull and then printed it in 1/3 scale it was a little strange TBH.

    I assume that the plastic version would using fine plastic pellets, heat, and possibly some sort of bonding agent.
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  • HasselHough
    HasselHough Posts: 83
    nickellis wrote:
    3d printing is a method where a 3 dimensional CAD image of the item is 'printed, layer by layer on a special machine. The one that I saw used at a previous employer used a power rather that any sort of plastic.

    The printer ejects a fine layer of glue in the base shape of the item, then coats it with a layer or powder. Repeats it numerous times over a hour or or depending on the size and you can make any shape that you can design.

    One of the blokes I used to work with got a digital copy of a CT scan of his skull and then printed it in 1/3 scale it was a little strange TBH.

    I assume that the plastic version would using fine plastic pellets, heat, and possibly some sort of bonding agent.

    Is that Stereo lithography \ additive manufacturing?
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  • nickellis
    nickellis Posts: 239
    Dunno :?

    I was only an admin grunt, so didn't get involved with any of the model making. I looked cool though, some of the stuff tha came out was amazing, the building models were so detailed, you could even print the interior features like stairs and doorway.
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  • lakeland
    lakeland Posts: 76
    HasselHough wrote:
    nickellis wrote:
    3d printing is a method where a 3 dimensional CAD image of the item is 'printed, layer by layer on a special machine. The one that I saw used at a previous employer used a power rather that any sort of plastic.

    The printer ejects a fine layer of glue in the base shape of the item, then coats it with a layer or powder. Repeats it numerous times over a hour or or depending on the size and you can make any shape that you can design.

    One of the blokes I used to work with got a digital copy of a CT scan of his skull and then printed it in 1/3 scale it was a little strange TBH.

    I assume that the plastic version would using fine plastic pellets, heat, and possibly some sort of bonding agent.

    Is that Stereo lithography \ additive manufacturing?

    Yeah files that go thought the 3d printer are .stl files.
  • DaveL
    DaveL Posts: 188
    See http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=99896&sid=a70397a86701cc39866e191a640b6a6d&start=315

    Dave
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  • brettjmcc
    brettjmcc Posts: 1,361
    I have one, but the TT version. If you look at his shop, you will see it comes from Race Ware Direct here: http://www.racewaredirect.co.uk/#/shop/4559567824

    The guy that does them is actually 2011 Track Masters Champion in his age group

    Here's a pic of it on my TT bike, has stood up well so far

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    RaceWareDirect do placky ones (edit: beat me to it...)

    K-Edge do an alu version
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  • DaveL
    DaveL Posts: 188
    Just be aware the shorter version for the 800 (the one I bought) is not on the RWD website, you will have to email sales directly.

    Dave
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  • DesignCycles
    DesignCycles Posts: 1
    amaferanga wrote:
    Search ebay for 'fliploc' and you'll find that mount for £25 delivered from the USA direct from the guys that make it. The fact that it mounts your Garmin in line with the stem is a big plus over the bar fly that positions it way too high.


    We also sell our FlipLoc mounts direct on our website. There is a version for standard 31.8mm handlebars and another for 22.2mm aerobars. You'll save some money, especially international customers. $35 worldwide with free shipping. Enjoy the ride and spread the word!

    http://www.designcycles.net

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