ToroSpin (Toroidal Propeller Launcher)

Propeller launcher with planetary gearbox (bearing/no bearing type).
In the contest Make It Fly
121
555
1
4911
updated March 30, 2023

Description

PDF

NEWS:

Printing:

  • No supports!
  • Recommended material for gears is PETG, see below to BOM.

BOM:

Printed parts
ItemFileQtyDescription
11.stl1PETG
22.stl1PLA
33.stl1PETG
44.stl1PLA
55.stl1PLA
66.stl1PLA
77.stl1PETG
88.stl, 8Low.stl1PETG, (1.)
99.stl/9V.stl1PETG, (2.)
1010-planet.stl4PETG
1111-sun.stl1PETG
1212-ring.stl1PETG
13Tor_170.stl, Tor_200.stl1Propeller (3.)
-Tor_base.step-to create remixes
  1. 8low-bed.stl is for printer bed size under 250x210mm.
  2. 9V.stl-vertical, it's a second option of stick.
  3. 170mm or 200mm toroidal propeller
Purchased parts
ItemPartQtyDescription
166236Bearing 3x10x4mm
176800(61800)4Bearing 10x19x5mm
18M3x205Countersunk screw (DIN 7991)
19Washer 3,2 (M3)7Washer (DIN 125)
20Nut M34Nut self locking (DIN 985)

Optional

Parts for grip
ItemPart/fileQtyDecription
1414.stl2Grip/optional
1515.stl2Grip/optional
18M3x204Countersunk screw (DIN 7991)
21Square nut M34Flat Square Nuts (DIN 562) - Grip/optional

Assembly:

 

Step 1:

Note:

  1. Screw 18 tighten until nut 20 press to groove, then loosen the screw until surface (note 2) is smooth.
     

 

STEP 2:

 

STEP 3:

 

STEP 4:

Screw 18 tighten slightly.

 

STEP 5:

STEP 6:

STEP 7: Let's fly!!

NO BEARINGS KIT :

This set replace all required bearings.

Printed parts
ItemFileQtyDescription
2210-planet_NB4PETG
231NB.stl1PETG
242NB.stl1PETG
253NB.stl3PETG
264NB.stl1PETG

Use washers in the same places!

Tags



Model origin

The author marked this model as their own original creation.

License