Motorized Pool Skimmer by nerdspark.9312MakerWorld: Download Free 3D Models

nerdspark.9312

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Print Profile(2)

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

H2D

A1 mini

**FLOATS BETTER** 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 6% infill

Designer

5.1 h

1 plate

5.0(1)

0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill

Designer

6 h

2 plates

3.5(6)

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Description

Pool skimmer uses a motor powered by size-D batteries to filter water from surface of pool and collect small debris in a storage bag

160 hour lifespan, replaceable/rechargeable batteries

Total Cost: ~$30

Documentation (2)

Bill of Materials (1)

BOM - Motorized Pool Skimmer_be51604f-3a35-422e-8498-dcd6dd25d596.pdf

Assembly Guide (1)

Production Instruction - Motorized Pool Skimmer_06740d3a-dda3-4e62-88b7-f90b6c14252d.pdf

Bill of Materials

Maker’s Supply Kits and Parts

Jumper Cable with SH1.0 Connector (5PCS) - IC006

B-IC006

1.20 USD

× 1

List other parts

Brushed DC Motor; Heyiarbeit 45mm 7.2V 13500 RPM Battery; Size D Nylon Mesh Filter Tape Wire Purchase links listed in BoM x 1

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Comment & Rating (22)

@aaronbbq75

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill

doesn’t float too well I don’t know if I’m useing something wrong

(Edited)

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@wayneconner

Mine sank face-first, pretty much right away. I'm thinking gorilla tape and styrofoam.

@nerdspark.9312

Replying to @wayneconner :

Sorry, I didn't see this earlier. I tested mine in a saltwater pool so my adjustments are probably too dense for a normal pool. You might want to try 4 walls, 10% infill or try scaling the cap piece to be a few times taller.

@PrintCulinary

can someone remix the print profile if this won’t float no point in wasting filament

@tacit

Just getting ready to print the propeller plate, and noticed there are two props - one with larger blades, one with smaller. What's the reason for this? Should I only print the small one? thanks!

The designer has replied

@nerdspark.9312

The larger blades tend to get caught with small leaves and big insects. I would recommend starting with the larger blades and then trying the smaller ones if there is a problem with clogging.

@tacit

Replying to @nerdspark.9312 :

Great! Good to know, thanks

@Gethgem

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill

doesn’t float right in pool, keeps tilting to the side. also the fan needs a guard going out from the main case, cause as soon as the water hits the nylon net it touches the fan and stops it

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@nerdspark.9312

You might want to try pushing the propeller into the motor a bit further. I had the same issue until I pushed the propeller all the way in. If it keeps tilting over, you might want to try the new print profile. It should be able to float a little better.

@airsyspro

I appreciate your design and I am in the process of building one. However, I'm confused as to why you are using a 7.2 volt motor with only 2 D cell batteries which is only 3 volts output?

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