# Hybrid Foils Nano Pod DIY
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605
**Category:** Build, Repair & Mod
**Created:** [April 28, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605 "2024-04-28T22:49:23Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@KONUTZ](https://foil.zone/u/KONUTZ)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/22 "2024-05-28T06:14:38Z")
Hi,
Im.confused about how the silicone mould is created against the mast. How did you createbthe flexible sleeve using the solid part ?..looks a brilliant version of the Nano…really nice work.
K
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### Author:  [@nekitesurfing](https://foil.zone/u/nekitesurfing)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/23 "2024-05-28T14:02:07Z")
I’m also confused about the silicone part. Do you have a 3d printed mould for the silicone part? Many thanks.
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/24 "2024-05-28T20:36:14Z")
Hi,
Thanks. Yeah sorry i probably didn’t explain that very well.
I 3D scanned my mast, Then took a cross section of the mast where i want to have the pod situated and used this to create a mold tool for the silicone part. The mould tool is just 3D printed and then green part is injection molded using dental silicone. See below:
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/25 "2024-05-28T20:38:46Z")
Yep i did. See below.
I also am worried a solid version of this part wont work very well because the mould is a single cross section extrude, where as the actual mast is tapered. The silicone accounts for this nicely and just deforms but a solid print may not work.
The alloy version would be easy.
B
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### Author:  [@gazlinux](https://foil.zone/u/gazlinux)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2024, 3:40am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/26 "2024-05-29T03:40:13Z")
Awesome work and thanks for sharing. What is your strap?
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### Author:  [@KONUTZ](https://foil.zone/u/KONUTZ)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/27 "2024-05-29T21:18:07Z")
I see…that makes perfect sense now. However, mould.making iwth CAD is betond ny abilities…lol
K
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### Author:  [@rttn](https://foil.zone/u/rttn)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/28 "2024-05-30T14:17:54Z")
PETG + TPU
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### Author:  [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/29 "2024-05-30T17:58:18Z")
> [@foiling\_moose](#):
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> The same way HybridFoils do it.
I didn’t realise it was a commercial product, worth a look:
'[Foildrive Assist commercial alternatives around the globe - #11 by SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/t/foildrive-assist-commercial-alternatives-around-the-globe/17385/11)
or:
> [@Foildrive Assist commercial alternatives around the globe](https://foil.zone/t/foildrive-assist-commercial-alternatives-around-the-globe/17385/11):
>
> Hybridfoils from England: DiY alternative: Axis TPU core (more should follow: Gong, Slingshot, )
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### Author:  [@nekitesurfing](https://foil.zone/u/nekitesurfing)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/30 "2024-05-30T19:45:55Z")
Looking good. Did you print the strap in TPU as well?
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### Author:  [@rttn](https://foil.zone/u/rttn)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/31 "2024-05-30T20:12:25Z")
Yes, A93 and A95 work well.
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/32 "2024-05-30T20:31:28Z")
Looks great! TPU printing came out really nice. I’m really interested to know if the TPU printed strap stretches over time and looses elastic recovery.
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/33 "2024-05-30T23:54:20Z")
For anyone wanting to know where the strap i used comes from:
> **[Grunt 20mm x 40cm Versa Strap – GRUNT](https://usegrunt.com/product/grunt-20mm-x-40cm-versa-strap/)**
$8 at our local hardware store. Super strong.
Just removed the buckle from the end by pulling the strap out from its slot. The overmoulded end of the strap is more than strong enough to stay captive in the back of the pod.
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### Author:  [@Ranelson93](https://foil.zone/u/Ranelson93)
#### Post date: [June 1, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/34 "2024-06-01T03:27:27Z")
Are you using the Foildrive motor or another brand of motor for this Pod?
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [June 4, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/35 "2024-06-04T17:18:45Z")
Do you by any chance have a step file of the insert without the mast cutout? I have a few different masts I’d like to do an insert for. If not, I’ll just do a conversion and fill the existing one.
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2024, 6:42am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/36 "2024-06-06T06:42:08Z")
Yep I can prob put that together pretty quickly. You just want an insert without any cutout as a step file?
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### Author:  [@MRUEM](https://foil.zone/u/MRUEM)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2024, 7:25am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/37 "2024-06-06T07:25:05Z")
That would be great, I have the same issue as Jezza. Thx.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2024, 10:15am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/38 "2024-06-06T10:15:21Z")
Yes please that would be great thx.
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### Author:  [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/39 "2024-06-06T18:10:53Z")
> [@foiling\_moose](#):
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> Happy to send some photos of how i did it, if it helps.
Yes please. Thanks. 20char
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/40 "2024-06-09T04:02:19Z")
Done. File in the linked folder in this thread. Enjoy!
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### Author:  [@foiling\_moose](https://foil.zone/u/foiling_moose)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hybrid-foils-nano-pod-diy/20605/42 "2024-06-09T04:04:04Z")
Hi @MRUEM,
Done. See link below. Cheers
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