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by Pete Prodoehl

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!

Parts

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  1. You can download the files and print them on your own 3D Printer. Find the files in our GitHub repository: https://github.com/BrownDogGadgets/3D-Pr... Find the files in our GitHub repository: https://github.com/BrownDogGadgets/3D-Pr...
  2. While our other 3D printed files can print fine without supports, the shaft for this one does need support. Adjust your slicing software to add supports for the shaft, and if you can choose tree supports we recommend you do.
    • While our other 3D printed files can print fine without supports, the shaft for this one does need support.

    • Adjust your slicing software to add supports for the shaft, and if you can choose tree supports we recommend you do.

    • Once you have the two parts printed (and have removed any supports) assembly is easy.

    • Just lay the handle flat on a table (with the pocket for the motor shaft facing down) and then press the shaft into place.

    • The shaft will flex a bit to allow pressing into place and the plastic should then maintain and keep the two parts together.

    • Press the handle onto the shaft of a motor.

    • 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).

    • Once the handle is attached you can spin it!

    • Stay Tuned! We'll be adding guides that show a few ways you can use this to power your circuits.

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