Total noob to 3D stuff here. Can someone recommend an easy to use program so I could modify this stl file to fit the updated VX4 Pro remote. There are 4 buttons on the new one. So I just need to plug the holes and make new ones in the right positions.
There’s no ‘good’ software for editing stl files as stl files are not really structured to be editable.
For what you need to do though, I reckon tinkercad would be your best bet
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Come to think of it, most slicer software should be able to make those mods too
Already trying and man its hard. Filed the holes but the resolution or surface of the original model is not super smooth. I have no idea how I should position the hole for the horn button that sits between the thumb wheel and the screen.
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Yeah tinkercad is difficult for getting things dimensionally accurate but its one of the only cad programs that lets you tinker with stls easily.
I’d suggest with the plugs to make them bigger than the holes before combining so that they definitely fill them. Right now they look like the fill hasnt worked completely
If it’s possible, you’d be better off trying to get your hands on the original design files and modify them with a better CAD program. I like fusion because its free with a hobbyist licence and there are a LOT of resources on youtube to help you learn
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Yeah, 0,7mm thiknes looks like this:
0,8 mm:
and 0,9mm like this:
Stil think 0,8mm is the best option. The scale only goes down to 0,1mm
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Ahh true so the irregularities i’m seeing are just on the surface level as the model isnt dead flat
Yeah …I’m just gonna cut a triangular hole to uncover the 3 buttons.The hardest part is really precisely positioning the horn button. I can’t use it with vesc but it protrudes more then the other so it would be squished/pressed all the time with the case on.
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Yeah thats what id do, just make the holes bigger
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Worsened tenfold by using tinkercad btw.
Do you have a better program too suggest? Keep in mind, total noob and having a hard time with tinkercad already. 
just some tips as a fellow tinkercad user. In the bottom right, set “Snap Grid” to off if you want to freely scale objects without snapping. Even in 0.01 increments.
This also affects moving objects.
I’m sure you know you can move objects with arrow keys in X and Y directions. If you Press Ctrl + Arrow up or arrow down you can move objects up and down and down to not have to rely on those floating icons above the model and janky mouse tracking.
Also when you try to line up basic shapes you can “snap” them together. Go to the basic shape selection, left click a shape and then hold “C”. You should see a blue circle under the shape, now move it to any object already on the workspace and it should snap to the side you’re dragging it to. If you want to place it there just left click.
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Got most of intuitively and trough trial and error + some videos. Took me a few hours but I did it. If anyone wants the file. Here it is:
Flipsky VX4 Pro.stl (805.0 KB)
I can’t guaranty it will line up perfectly with the buttons of the remote.
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A friend of mine has some of NGEN_FLEX filament. Anybody used it before? Any objections to printing a case with that? Thx
I know this is forever ago, but are you willing to share the .step? if not no worries
Shoot me a PM later tonight to remind me and i’ll see if i still have it
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Does anybody have a file for a 3dp lip that allows MBS rockstar 2s to be able to run 9 inch tires?
I just got a pair of five stars, but they are not compatible with my setup sadly.
At that point, you’re probably better off printing a whole wheel, which people have done, but can be sketchy. What about the five stars doesn’t work with your setup? Fixing whatever that is would usually be the easiest route.
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The five stars are too wide to fit the BN drives on matrix 2 axles.
I’ll do a write up in the beginners thread.