3D Printed Octane Compression Caps (Supporting IRIXNetwork)
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3D Printed Octane Compression Caps (Supporting IRIXNetwork)
I have been working with Raion to design a 3D Printed Octane compression cap since these never come up used and are critical for storing Octane boards. The caps are designed to fit around the compression connector snugly with leaving plenty of room to prevent contact with the delicate connector contacts.

   

These are printed in translucent purple, with IRIXNetwork branding on them, using TPU 95 which is a semi-flexible material.

                   

I recently (after I designed my part) was able to get an OEM cap and here is how they compare. Mine fits more snug around the connector than the OEM connector, potentially reducing dust from getting on the surface.

               

The caps are being sold in packs of 5, shipped in the US for $30. International orders are $25 + shipping. PayPal is my preferred method of payment. Need more than 5? Let me know and we can work out pricing to save on shipping costs.

$5 of each order will be donated to IRIXNetwork to help support the site and its projects.

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11-21-2020, 06:31 PM
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Very nice work!!!
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11-22-2020, 07:30 AM
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RE: 3D Printed Octane Compression Caps (Supporting IRIXNetwork)
Ordered 10 of them!

I'm sure we can make a (yet limited) pyramid scheme out of this Tongue

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12-01-2020, 08:37 PM
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RE: 3D Printed Octane Compression Caps (Supporting IRIXNetwork)
Hi there,

Just received the caps!
Caps fit perfectly and the printing quality is very good. So thanks  rbz!

I would definitely recommend Smile

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01-01-2021, 10:54 AM
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Throwing up a note here that I ordered 6 of them from RBZ. Glad to put some money towards maintaining the most delicate part of my Octane components!

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02-24-2021, 08:02 PM
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Shipped sets of caps off to @jenna64bit and @Tephran and left feedback for both and @Noguri as well. Thank you all!

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Octane 2xR10k-225mhz, 2gb RAM, SI, SE, PCI-Cage w/ CAD Duo

NeXTcube (040, 25mhz, SCSI2SD v5.1, NU_IO, 16mb)
NeXTstation Turbo (33mhz, N4000A 17" Mono MegaPixel monitor, NeXT Non-ADB Keyboard/Mouse, 32mb, SCSI2SD v5.1)
NeXTstation Turbo Color (33mhz, NU_IO, NeXT ADB Keyboard/Mouse, 128mb, SCSI2SD v5.1)
Sun SPARCclassic (Dead PSU :|)
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03-01-2021, 12:52 AM
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Nice. I'm glad to see that we're getting use out of this.

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03-01-2021, 04:19 AM
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Purchased a set, will provide feedback once items are in hand.

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03-02-2021, 02:58 AM
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These look great, messaging rbz about a set!

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