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Wind-Up Propeller Launcher

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  • Crankshaft.obj
  • Launch_Coil.obj
  • Propeller.obj
  • Ratchet_Chamber.obj
  • Ratchet_Gear.obj
  • T-cap.obj
  • Trigger.obj

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Publication date 2024-03-23 at 01:31
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2022-08-27 at 22:15
Design number 1873578

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3D model description

Wind-up launcher with a squeeze trigger, launches a 6'' propeller video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rWM_JS0M0A8 I've launched this model many times now it works great, it's super fun, durable and powerful and also if you tilt it 45 degrees and launch it with a good wind it can fly really far sideways!

SLICING/PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

(Each part has specific printing instructions for most durable result)

  • Crankshaft: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Yes][Support: Yes][Orientation: Print laying horizontally]

  • Ratchet Gear: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Optional][Support: No][Orientation: Print face down]

  • Ratchet Chamber: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Optional][Support: No][Orientation: Print chamber side/raft side down]

  • Trigger: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Optional][Support: No][Orientation: Print raft side down]

  • Launch Coil : [Infill: 100%][Raft: Yes][Support: No][Orientation: Print vertically with launch screw up]

  • T-cap: [Infill: 60%][Raft: Yes][Support: Optional][Orientation: Print with the T upside down, top face of the T face down]

Propeller: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Yes][Support: Yes][Orientation: Print upside down]

[Total print time for all parts is about 12hrs)

ASSEMBLY

  • Remove all rafts and supports

  • Score the launch coil so it can twist

  • Assemble 3D-printed parts, you will need a brad nail to secure the trigger

  • Spring-load the trigger into the ratchet gear using a rubber band

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