Introduction
A 3D printed. handle that can attach to a motor shaft.
The crank allows you to turn a simple DC motor into a generator that can power a circuit!
Tools
Parts
No parts specified.
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You can download the files and print them on your own 3D Printer.
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Find the files in our GitHub repository: https://github.com/BrownDogGadgets/3D-Pr...
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While our other 3D printed files can print fine without supports, the shaft for this one does need support.
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Adjust your slicing software to add supports for the shaft, and if you can choose tree supports we recommend you do.
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Once you have the two parts printed (and have removed any supports) assembly is easy.
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Just lay the handle flat on a table (with the pocket for the motor shaft facing down) and then press the shaft into place.
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The shaft will flex a bit to allow pressing into place and the plastic should then maintain and keep the two parts together.
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Press the handle onto the shaft of a motor.
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If it does not fit you may need to adjust the size of the file and print again, or you can try to sand/carve away part of the print (if the fit is too tight).
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Once the handle is attached you can spin it!
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Stay Tuned! We'll be adding guides that show a few ways you can use this to power your circuits.
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