Datsun 510 Tachometer

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First off this is free to use/redesign. Please do not print and sell as your own. If you have a friend with a 3d Printer have them print it for you! I made this for those people that didn't want to pay $500 for an original tach, but wanted something that looks similar. I used the original tachometer offered by Datsun as the starting spot for my tachometer. This was a labor of love, and took countless hours, and 20+ different test prints and checking of tolerances as I am new to 3d Modeling. The needle is a slip over that needs to be glued to the original needle after snipping the back of the needle, and a small portion of the pointer of the needle. *Edit* As of 4 September 2021, I added another needle to the file, I had made it too small for 0.4mm nozzles and it wouldn't have walls everywhere. So I have uploaded another needle. The "Guts Cup" isn't the most elegant solution, but does the job. a hot glue gun would probably work as well... I used the tachometer that is at the link below. It sweeps through ~260 degrees of rotation and that is how I set up the number dials. Once you get it printed, you will have to paint it. I do not use the tachometer's lighting I wired in 4x LEDs that I will tie into the lights in the dash. Tach: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T451W6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 LEDs https://www.amazon.com/Novelty-Place-Transparent-Electronics-Components/dp/B01AKPKC84/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=white+led&qid=1630645474&sr=8-14 Supports: Very Few. Only on the back portion to ensure the mounting ears don't mess up. A brim can help hold down the larger parts like the face during printing Resolution. .4mm nozzle .1mm layer height on the face/needle .2mm layer height on the back and guts cup If you like what you see, and found this useful, I would love a tip it will help me with my projects that I am currently working on for the Datsun.