Wind Up Propeller Launcher:

New Update! Chanelog at the bottom

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I came up with the idea, because of my youngest couldn't start the rack&pinion launcher.

With the wind up model i can help him to start the propeller.

All Parts are printable, no need for other tools or screws and no glue is needed for assembly.

Simple press fit the parts together and have fun.

I was very impressed that one single rotation lift the propeller that height.

Some features:

• Wind-up toy. Only one revolution is required to reach a flying height of 3m
• A simple button on the bottom release the propeller. You can also drop the whole thing on the table or floor to start the propeller.
• All Parts are printable, no need for other tools or screws and no glue is needed for assembly.
• I added a “Phillips cross slot” on the shaft, which is compatible to my “Kids Workspace" Philipps Screwdriver. With this, the little ones can wind-up themselves
• The propellers are basically the ones from Brent Peterson Toroidal Launcher Mini Rings(100mm), i made them a bit lighter/smaller, and they fit now from both sides. But the originals work as well 😉 I do that compatibility because i don't want to have more different propeller lying around and this way i can honor his great work👍

Printing:

You can print all parts with PLA but i recommend to print the spring in PETG for better wind-up.

But feel free to use any material you have lying around and share your knowledge.

All parts are designed to print without support.

Only use a brim on the shaft.

Happy Printing & enjoy the free parts. I spent a lot of time to design and test and use a lot of plastic for trying out. If you give me a like and a follow, it's worth it. 😉👍

Assembly:

Changelog:

V1.05 

Spiral now 20% higher for more Power. (old main Body & Spiral are changed)

Change at the Escape Ring, to hold back better

Some little changes to the shaft

Some Tolerance & Print optimizations.

V1.01 

Turned locking mechanism and enlarged the slots for better lid locking.

Try compatible Propeller Shoter as well:

Disclaimer:

This work by BamBam Design is licensed under Standard Digital File License

Strict non-commercial, personal use only license.

You are not allowed to Remix or Copy this model to other 3D printing websites without my permission.

Commercial license you can get here:

https://www.patreon.com/BamBamDesign/membership