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3d printed parts
« on: December 03, 2015, 09:06:14 am »
The *budget star wars yoke* thread got me thinking about using the actual gears; off to ebay.

Found on ebay was a 3d printed 14t gear with an Allen set screw for use.  I sent a message to find out if he does the other gears.

Friends, the future is here.  It's made of plastic and printed on demand.  Except when it requires that Metal bushing.  *shrug*

I was referred to arcadefixit.  That place has "NOS" Star Wars parts.
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Re: 3d printed parts
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2015, 10:45:51 am »
RandyT printed some 14 tooth gears in this thread.

Still no word on the 28 and 60 tooth gears.    ::)


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Re: 3d printed parts
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2015, 11:04:23 am »
Id be interested to see how 3d printed handles would hold up.
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Re: 3d printed parts
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2015, 06:21:50 pm »
The stuff can be pretty strong!!!  I have a 3D Printer at work that I am allowed to play with and I printed a 1/4 Scale Crankcase for a rotary engine.  I couldn't snap or break it!!  All depends on how you build the model.

The handles would probably hold up no problem....

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Re: 3d printed parts
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2015, 08:16:43 pm »
I expect it would be great for a handle, but can't imagine gears would hold up for long given the forces and friction involved.

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Re: 3d printed parts
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2015, 02:58:52 pm »
I would love to see some fully 3d printed yoke plans.  Perhaps a couple easy to find pieces, metal pipe, etc.  But many gears in motors are plastic anyways so I see no reason why 3d printed ones wouldn't last for home use.

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Re: 3d printed parts
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2015, 03:15:58 pm »
Depending on the precision required, I know some places print in metal (stainless, gold, platinum, etc.). But that's with a sintering process that might require some manual refinement after the fact. Again, depending on how much precision is needed.