Think Jrizzla Pads EUC pads Think Pads

UPDATE 2: Additional edge notches added for even more secure ing of pillow and base. Find in Think Pads Jrizzla v24 - with notches.zip

UPDATE 1: AirTag pocket added. read instructions how to use it in the zip file;

IMPORTANT: This model is licensed for PRIVATE USE ONLY (PU). By ing, you agree to use these files solely for personal purposes. Commercial use, including printing for selling pads based on these files, is strictly prohibited. For business purposes, seek alternative options.

The trend of ankle push pads continues. Think Pads are another great variation of iconic ankle push idea.

Think Pads brings a new level of comfort and performance by letting you to combine two materials. Rigid + soft.

Pads have places in front and rear to attach optional LED lights of your choice. Recommended:
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There is an option to hide AirTag in the pad. Follow instructions in EXTRA.zip

Also model has multiple indents for reflective tape placement. You can print accent plates different color and glue them in slots.

Front Pillow has two versions:
1. LESS CONCAVE. It's recommended for regular riders to print this version, its easier to get in and out of the pads, safer and more comfortable. (RECOMMENDED_Front pillow - less concave version.stl)
2. MORE CONCAVE. If you looking for aggressive GRAB at the cost of some comfort - you can print concave version (ADVANCED_LEVEL_Front pillow.stl)
Base is the same for either.

If you like to mount some other lights with different mount, or maybe camera, or anything, feel free to ask me in PadsLiberation telegram chat. I'm willing to add custom mounts free of charge.
CHAT LINK: https://t.me/padsliberationchat

Printing instructions:
1. Import files to your slicer.
2. Scale Front BASE, Front Pillow and LED mount down to 92% on X and Y axis. Leave Z at 100%
This step is optional and depends on what shoes you ride. By default I recommend applying this scale. You can go with 100% no problem, but after some tests I found 92% downscale is more ergonomic.
3. If you are not sure about your printer tolerances you may want to scale LED mount down additional 0.5% (because there is a thread to secure it and if your printer gives e=expansion or shrinkage it may be hard to fit) . So make it 91.5%
4. Copy and Mirror ALL parts for the LEFT side. Please make sure to mirror the LED mount as well, so the thread direction can match a mirrored base.
5. Print Bases and LED mount with harder TPU 90A
6. Print Pillows with soft TPU 85 or less, also TPE will be good.
6.1 Alternatively you can skip printing pillows and cut out foam mat for the shape.
7. Glue Pillow to the Base. Consider using adhesive promoter for better results.

Pads dimensions:

Pads depth is 75mm, and its perfectly measured for comfort and performance. But, as always, you are free to adjust scales, and change depth with Z scale if needed.

Pads can be printed on 250x250 bed size in 100% scale as designed.

Recommended settings:

Its recommended to print with 0.8 nozzle as a print is long. If you don't have experience with 0.8 you can stay with standard 0.4 and follow respective settings below.

For 0.4 nozzle:
10% Infill gyroid
Base (TPU95A):
2 walls
5 bottom layers
2 top layers
Pillow (TPE or TPU 83A):
2 walls
2 top/bottom layers

For 0.8 nozzle:
8% infill gyroid
Base:
2 walls
2 top/bottom layers
Pillow:
2 walls
2 top/bottom layers

Use Avoid Crossing Walls and print one part at the time for smoother wall finish.

Warning:use your experience to adjust these recommendations. All filaments are different. Some can be softer and you need more infill. Use your best judgement but overall these settings is a safe start point.

In extra.zip there is BBL project with oriented and scaled files. Ready to print - just change filament settings and your printer profile.

Always dry your flexible filaments before printing. 6 hr in filament dryer or 12 hours on the print bed unde the cut filament box. Even brand new filament from the sealed bag.