mindaugasbak

Brent Peterson

<h2>Toroidal Launcher</h2>This is an original design created for the <a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/contests/5" rel="nofollow noopener">Flying Objects design contest</a> and features a handheld three-stage planetary gearbox that launches a toroidal ring over 3000 RPM! The design is 100% 3D printed; all pieces press fit together and no additional hardware is required.<figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000093385/design/2023-12-15_92eaaa9691a14.gif"></figure><boostme><boosttitle>Boost Me</boosttitle><boostcontent>If you&#39;re interested in seeing more designs like this please consider boosting to support development of future projects. Thank you!</boostcontent></boostme><h2>Modifications and Add-on Designs</h2><ul><li>Gearbox modifications<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/99992#profileId-106623" rel="nofollow noopener">High torque conversion kit (1:2 ratio)</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/105586" rel="nofollow noopener">1:3 ratio gearset</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/108803" rel="nofollow noopener">1:4 ratio gearset</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/105590" rel="nofollow noopener">1:5.5 ratio gearset</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/110188" rel="nofollow noopener">1:7 ratio gearset</a></li></ul></li><li>Toroidal ring designs<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/102279" rel="nofollow noopener">Toroidal Launcher Mini Rings - 100mm pitch</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/97633" rel="nofollow noopener">Toroidal Launcher Mini Rings - 150mm pitch</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/102728" rel="nofollow noopener">Toroidal Launcher Mini Rings - 200mm pitch</a></li></ul></li><li>Remix Templates<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/123219" rel="nofollow noopener">Threaded cap</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/125073" rel="nofollow noopener">Hexagon gear driver</a></li></ul></li></ul><h2>Specifications</h2><ul><li>Three stage planetary gearbox with 1:48 gear ratio (overdrive)<ul><li>0.75mm gear module for ultra-smooth performance (24/72 teeth)</li><li>10mm hex driver for connecting gear stages</li></ul></li><li>Toroidal ring design with four blades (1.2mm thick) available in three sizes<ul><li>100mm diameter, 150mm pitch</li><li>125mm diameter, 175mm pitch</li><li>150mm diameter, 200mm pitch</li></ul></li></ul><h2>Printing Tips</h2><ul><li>All prints pictured were printed using Bambu Basic and Matte PLA</li><li>For best results run flow rate calibration and thoroughly clean build plate</li><li>The launcher gears are available in two print profiles with the following changes to the standard 0.20mm profile:<ul><li>Arachne wall generator</li><li>5x top and bottom walls, 25% infill</li><li>75 m/s inner and outer wall print speed</li></ul></li><li>The toroidal rings are available as a single print profile with the following changes to the standard 0.20mm profile:<ul><li>0.6mm line thickness, Arachne wall generator</li><li>75 m/s inner and outer wall print speed</li></ul></li><li>The launcher housing prints with the standard 0.20mm profile.</li></ul><h2>Printed Parts</h2><ul><li>Launcher Gears<ul><li>SunGear24.step [3x]</li><li>PlanetGear24.step [9x]</li><li>PlanetCarrier24.step [3x]</li><li>RingGearDouble.step [1x]</li><li>RingGearLid.step [1x]</li><li>RingDriver.step [1x]</li><li>GearDriver.step [1x]</li></ul></li><li>Launcher Housing<ul><li>HousingBase.step [1x]</li><li>HousingRingLid.step [1x]</li><li>HousingCarrierHolder.step [1x]</li><li>HousingCarrierThreads.step [1x]</li></ul></li><li>Toroidal Rings<ul><li>ToroidalRing100.step [1x]</li><li>ToroidalRing125.step [1x]</li><li>ToroidalRing150.step [1x]</li><li>ToroidalRingDriver.step [1x]</li><li>ToroidalRingLauncher.step [1x]</li></ul></li></ul><h2>Launcher Assembly</h2><ul><li>Assembly the planet carrier with three planet gears and one sun gear as shown below. Repeat for all three planet carrier assemblies.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000093385/design/2023-12-31_efae722ebe2db.gif"></figure><ul><li>Use the shorter hex drive to connect two sets of gears. Align both planet carriers and hold them with one hand while holding the double ring gear in the other hand and slowly turning as you close the gear; once closed insert the assembly into the main housing to hold secure. The gears should spin freely; if they don&#39;t remove the gear assembly and repeat this step.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000093385/design/2023-12-31_f1371c6d57ee6.gif"></figure><ul><li>Use the longer hex drive to connect the last set of gears and then assemble with the threaded cap as shown below.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000093385/design/2023-12-31_4926c45fbbf51.gif"></figure><ul><li>Carefully mesh the single ring gear with the planet gears taking note of the 2mm flat section that is positioned towards the main gear assembly as shown below. Use the same method of rotating while slowly closing and covering with the cap to hold secure.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://makerworld.bblmw.com/makerworld/model/DSM00000000093385/design/2023-12-31_54c6fffceb4e5.gif"></figure><ul><li>Done! The assembly should spin smoothly with the output shaft making 48 rotations for every one turn of the input knob. Performance depends on printer tolerances and filament used; for best results use the include print profiles with Bambu Studio (supports many different printers). A bit of lubricant can also be added to the gears to improve performance.</li></ul><h2>Toroidal Ring Assembly</h2><ul><li>Insert the hex drive into the interlocking driver; the clearance is tight but it should be a snug fit.</li><li>Insert the assembled driver into the output sun gear, the fit should be the same.</li><li>If the driver does not stay secured when launching the ring a small amount of CA glue can be use.</li></ul><h2>Changes</h2><ul><li>v1<ul><li>Initial release; files now available in v1old folder</li></ul></li><li>v1.1<ul><li>Updated print profiles with improved settings for gears and rings</li><li>Improved single color print profile, fits on A1 mini and objects are laid out to allow skipping</li><li>Improved clearance of gears and overall meshing</li><li>Updated toroidal ring to use the same launcher as the mini rings<ul><li>Print profile includes 3 sizes (100mm, 125mm, 150mm)</li></ul></li><li>Updated assembly instructions to have fewer steps with a GIF for each one</li></ul></li><li>v1.1.01<ul><li>Added new section for template designs intended for remixing</li></ul></li></ul>

Toroidal Launcher - High RPM Planetary Gearbox

gears 

George

Scan of a bronze statue picturing a Chinese dragon with a pearl - his symbol of power.

Dragon with pearl

Dragons

soukup273

A great idea for a international women&#39;s day gift!&nbsp;a beautiful rose with a stem that is suitable for decoration or as a gift. print the parts separately. print the flower in vase/spiral mode.&nbsp;it is perfect for decorating the table at Christmas dinner, or also for decoration at the approaching New Year&#39;s Eve party! suitable as a decoration for any other party or birthday party :)<h2>!assembly requires glue, ideally instant glue or other plastic glue!</h2>&nbsp;It looks beautiful as a bouquet in combination with my other models!with Tulip:<a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/de/models/94713#profileId-101302" rel="nofollow noopener">https://makerworld.com/de/models/94713#profileId-101302</a>&nbsp;with Rose:<a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/de/models/89698#profileId-96027" rel="nofollow noopener">https://makerworld.com/de/models/89698#profileId-96027</a>&nbsp;with Deffodil:<a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/de/models/94751#profileId-101334" rel="nofollow noopener">https://makerworld.com/de/models/94751#profileId-101334</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;the model is completely a remake from the beginning based on the models created by lytta and Grafit&nbsp;

Beautiful Rose With Stem  - mother’s day Gift

plants

ShakaStudio

This will allow you to create a TD Test Strip for Lightbox and Manual 10 step TD Test.This can generate test strips for 3 colors at once.&nbsp;AMS Slot 1 - BlackAMS Slot 2 - Color 1AMS Slot 3 - Color 2AMS Slot 4 - Color 3

Hueforge TD Test Strips - Lightbox and 10Steps

Hueforge

JamesThePrinter

A rope spirals around to create a small bowl.All of my rope models can be found in collections on <a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/u/1360890085/collections/12784" rel="nofollow noopener">MakerWorld</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.printables.com/@JamesThePrinter/collections/326850" rel="nofollow noopener">Printables</a>.&nbsp;Print SettingsNo special settings needed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JamesThePrinter" rel="nofollow noopener">Buy Me A Coffee</a>&nbsp;The following filaments were used in the pictures above:<ul><li>Polymaker PolyTerra Sapphire Blue</li><li>Polymaker PolyTerra Army Red</li><li>Polymaker PolyTerra Forest Green</li><li>Polymaker PolyTerra Pastel Banana</li></ul>

Rope Bowl

Baskets

GOGO-_-3d

just a simple P1P Middle Finger Hole Cover

P1P Middle Finger Hole Cover

fingers

JDJDJD

<h2>Meet the Smoothy!</h2>The Smoothy is a PTFE Bowden Tube Y Connector designed for smooth filament transport without catching or binding. This allows you to use an external spool with your Bambu Lab machine without disconnecting your PTFE Bowden Tubes.&nbsp;PTFE tubes are inserted deep into the connector for less wear on the FDM material. This allows for silky smooth operation.&nbsp;As the filament progresses towards the output, it passes through a precisely-designed taper that mates perfectly with the output bowden tube.&nbsp;All PTFE tubes must be inserted until each “stop” is reached (see cutaway diagram).&nbsp;Connectors must be the black type (not blue). The black connectors allow the PTFE tube to “pass thru” which is required for the design to work smoothly: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B97RWKQR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B97RWKQR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1</a>&nbsp;<h2>BENEFITS:</h2><ul><li>No Supports</li><li>No Overhangs</li><li>No Brims</li><li>Optimized Geometry</li><li>Designed for FDM Printing</li><li>Smooth Operation</li><li>Supports both PC4-M6 and PC4-M10 “pass thru“ connectors</li><li>Free to Download!</li></ul><h2>UPDATES:</h2><ul><li>The Smoothy Mount is now available! Download here: <a target="_blank" href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/18190" rel="nofollow noopener">https://makerworld.com/en/models/18190</a> The mount is not required, but available to those who prefer to attach the Smoothy to their machines. Without the mount, it can simply rest in-line.</li><li>Both PC4-M6 and PC4-M10 connectors are now supported.</li></ul><h2>TIPS:</h2><ul><li>Make sure ALL bowden tubes are FULLY inserted until each one reaches its stop point. See cutaway diagram for an illustration.</li><li>The output tube does not insert as deep as the input tubes.</li><li>After inserting each tube, you can rotate the tubes back and forth while pressing inward slightly to make sure they&#39;re seated squarely and fully.</li><li>Glue Stick is recommended.</li><li>PTFE tubes must be cut squarely at the tip (no angled tips).</li><li>All PC4 connectors must be installed for a completed design with smooth operation.</li><li>Tested with a 0.4mm Nozzle and 0.2mm Layer Height.</li><li>Print vertically with wide dual-port side on the bed.</li><li>PC4 connectors typically have tapered threads. As such, make sure you don&#39;t over-tighten them as they can create a “wedge effect” and can cause damage.</li></ul><h2>NOTES:</h2><ul><li>These work well printed in PLA. More durable materials can be used, but it may require clearance adjustments.</li><li>I’m currently using this for my Bambu Lab X1C with an AMS, which utilizes an external spool.</li><li>This is the first model that I&#39;m sharing, I hope you enjoy it!</li><li>The Smoothy can be used commercially, but can&#39;t be resold.</li></ul>

gears

Dragons

plants

Hueforge

Baskets

fingers

Bambu X1C