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Dual Mode Windup Car

Published at 2024-05-12
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gzumwalt

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Joined about 9 years ago My basement in Oklahoma, US

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If you've been following my previous PLA Spring Motor Rolling Chassis designs (here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/dual-mode-spring-motor-rolling-chassis, here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/spring-motor-rolling-chassis-version-2, and here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:430050), you will have noticed they are all "open frame", primarily because I just like to watch gears in motion, secondary is of course weight reduction (or did I get that backwards?). Dual Mode Windup Car is my first attempt at a "rolling body" design, but I did leave the windows down so I can still watch the gears. For my description of "dual mode", see this thing: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/dual-mode-spring-motor-rolling-chassis. This design is a significant weight increase over the previous designs, and to compensate I did increase the final drive gear ratio from 1/25 to 1/16 to increase the torque. As such, I also strengthen the axles and gears to handle the increased torque. After testing, this vehicle easily traveled around 40 feet over smooth surfaces. The wheels and body top as shown in the photographs are designed for a dual extrusion printer, however I have included single extrusion versions of all the necessary parts. Video of prototype is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEYIH4mcjE. You will need to purchase 16 "AS 568" size 222 (1 3/4 O.D., 1 1/2 I.D., 1/8" diameter) o-rings for the tires. I probably forgot a file or two or something, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Designed using Fusion 360, sliced with Cura 2.3.1, and printed on an Ultimaker 3 Extended in PLA.

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polarcloud2524
polarcloud2524
over 1 year
Read through the instructions for assembly, and on checking the dowenloaded/available parts I don't see either Chasis left or Chasis right listed. A few other part names don't match the instructions but are close, so are the 2 chasis parts actually called something else?
Akawho
Akawho
over 4 years
Just made it for 5yo boys birthday and he loved it! THanks so much!! I would post my make but I don't know how to on youmagine
gzumwalt
gzumwalt
over 7 years
Hi Choperos, I could upload another of each of the parts, but I believe you would experience the same difficulties. However, I am curious as to why only these two parts would give Cura a difficult time. They are relatively simple pieces... I would suggest trying the stand alone Cura (I use 2.6.2) and see if that helps. Greg
Choperos
Choperos
over 7 years
I'm using the built-in version of Cura for Repetier, you think I should download Cura as a stand-alone program and slice the parts there? They're the only parts of the whole batch that presented a problem, but still, if you say they're working, I have to troubleshoot my side of the issue...
gzumwalt
gzumwalt
over 7 years
Hi Choperos, Sorry for the difficulties. I downloaded both parts from the site and loaded both into Cura. They sit flat on the build plate vertically, as I printed them. What slicer are you using? Greg
Choperos
Choperos
over 7 years
I've got a slight problem with the build, both Spacer Axle Gear Idler Large and Spacer Axle Spring don't sit flat on the bed while sliced and adding supports seems to ignore the laws of physics, resulting in 2 pieces suspended in mid-air. I tried to import them to Meshmixer and the W10 3D Builder, and not only did I achieve nothing, all size proportions were lost in the process... Have you had that happen before? =/ They are the final parts for the build and I'm sooooooooooo looking forward to completing this....
Jim Richardson
Jim Richardson
about 8 years
nope, it won't fit any which way. never mind, I'll just have to get a bigger printer.....
gzumwalt
gzumwalt
about 8 years
@Jim Richardson Thanks! The problem with scaling down the size is the part clearances scale down also, thus it would require a redesign. Will the body sides not fit diagonally?
Jim Richardson
Jim Richardson
about 8 years
Awesome concept. The only problem is it won't fit into my FlashForge finder printer. I'm printing another of your cars out as I type. Any way I could scale this one to fit? Bed size is 140x140x140. Thanks Jim
gzumwalt
gzumwalt
about 8 years
@christ6118 Comments such as yours are why I design, test, build and publish these things. I am excited that you and your son worked together to build your Dual Mode Windup Car! Very glad you liked it and many thanks for your kind words. Greg

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