3d printed parts

[Generic Eric]

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.

[PL1]

RandyT printed some 14 tooth gears in this thread.

Still no word on the 28 and 60 tooth gears.   


Scott

[Aceldamor]

Id be interested to see how 3d printed handles would hold up.

[dezmond]

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....

[Jamesbeat]

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.

[EvilNuff]

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.

[BGoulette]

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.