2015-12-26 (Sa) ESPeri.Impass

A full set of components were printed. Two bases were printed. One of the bases had a hollow shaft which was meant to house a long brass screw. The sharp metal tip of the screw should have provided a pivot point with less friction. Unfortunately the screw split the fragile post. A bare screw wouldn't work in this case due to the specialized. A base which needed no additional parts was printed and had low enough friction between the post and spinner to allow easy rotation.

Full set of printed components

Spinner, with magnets, spinning freely on the printed base

Mounting bolt holes were printed too close to the hub and offered no clearance between the spinner and the bolts used to hold the lid in place. Clearances for the magnets was also too low so the magnets would not fit into the pockets printed for them. During modeling it was noticed that one of the tolerances was being added when it should have been subtracting. This error was corrected so the next print will have some of the problems fixed.

Newest spinner on right next to a base with widened bolt holes


To do:
  • Optional:
      • Add compass rose to spinner
    • Make handheld haptic compass
    • Make compass work from pocket or necklace
    • Miniaturize

    The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.

    First time here?

    Completed projects from year 1.
    Completed projects from year 2



    This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.

    All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, are not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.

    All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.

    Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim claim property or assets based on their post.

    This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.

    2015-12-24 (Th)

    Comments