I already know a lot about 3D printing, but this video is absolutely awesome at explaining the process and printing practices for this. If someone asks me about beginning CAD and already knows a teeny bit about 3D printing, I will show them this video. I really enjoyed it :)
Ah! i did a little latch using a spring as one of my first experiment, the aim was to be able to set the angle of an articulation, so i put a gear attached to one arm, and a bit was pushed in place unless pulled back manually, holding the gear in a position, surely there is a name for that, as it's not exactly a complex idea, but it was fun to get there as my first ideas didn't work well. The final challenge was printing a sprint small enough to fit the 5mm by 2 box i had cornered myself into in this design, with 1mm between open and closed position, the one i got to work is far from perfect, it had to be bent at first, but still does the job. Really glad i found your channel from browsing models on thingiverse, very informative.
Nice work. I think you're right about the challenge of opening it... maybe moving the lever to the top, (similar to how a seat belt is designed) would make it easier.
I already know a lot about 3D printing, but this video is absolutely awesome at explaining the process and printing practices for this. If someone asks me about beginning CAD and already knows a teeny bit about 3D printing, I will show them this video. I really enjoyed it :)
awesome mate - thank you very much
Ah! i did a little latch using a spring as one of my first experiment, the aim was to be able to set the angle of an articulation, so i put a gear attached to one arm, and a bit was pushed in place unless pulled back manually, holding the gear in a position, surely there is a name for that, as it's not exactly a complex idea, but it was fun to get there as my first ideas didn't work well. The final challenge was printing a sprint small enough to fit the 5mm by 2 box i had cornered myself into in this design, with 1mm between open and closed position, the one i got to work is far from perfect, it had to be bent at first, but still does the job.
Really glad i found your channel from browsing models on thingiverse, very informative.
"Everything is a spring." - Thought every person assembling every thing.
indeed!
20,000 lb machine tools are also springs, the only question is how rigid is the spring.
Summer always feels spring loaded for me
lol
Very nice build!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you too!
Worst spring I ever dealt with was a Ford Ranger rear leaf spring. Designed to rust completely and snap under load. Usually requires fire to remove.
Same.
2009 Ranger.
Once they hit a certain point, they burst in a cloud of rust and pixies.
look up "planned obsolescence." hopefully you don't get as angry about it as i did.
2001 explorer 😵
i have heard that a lot surprisingly enough but my friend works for a ford dealership and he says it is a common problem
Somehow Ford always has a particular design flaw which will stir any given working man to vent almost on demand.... It is a remarkable thing...
My favourite "gadget" is the "living hinge " !! get printin, Rob !! 🤔
😎👍☘️🍻
I wonder what the Lock Picking Lawyer would have to say about this lock.
he'd pick it with a cigarette lighter
lol - indeed mate
A lock is only as secure as its weakest point.
Grabs a hammer.
Clever mechanism, Rob! Thanks for sharing this inspiring project ✌️
cheers mate
'In-spring' project?
Nice work.
I think you're right about the challenge of opening it... maybe moving the lever to the top, (similar to how a seat belt is designed) would make it easier.
it would mate - but then i did want this to be a challenge to open for little fingers
Looking like a James Bond villain in this one Robert, I like it lol
Great explanation. It is amazing the variety of widgets you explore. Thank you for sharing.
cheers mate
THE BOW
Used to hunt.
Used to drill.
Used to start fires.
And the second musical instrument after hollow log.
Springs and gears ! Pulleys and wheels 😊
awesome things lol
Nice! Looks like great fun to have a 3D printer, maybe someday for me. Great video!
You should!
Robert, I enjoy your explanations and for this old fart I'm still impressed that I learn more. Please, never stop :-)
lol - awesome mate and thanks very much
Fantastic teaching skills to explain the line of thinking, congratulations and please continue to provide audio in other languages.
I will try my best
I like it, especially the 3rd spring. Maybe try a squeeze to release mechanism to lever the side latches apart to be a little more ergonomic.
good idea mate cheers
Brilliant!
cheers mate
you are beautiful great man.. thanks for your effort all this years.
oh wow - cheers mate
Pretty neat 👏
glad you liked it mate
Ingenius. ❤
cheers mate
Brill! 👍
cheers mate
Brillant!
cheers mate
Great Channel ❤
wow - thanks mate
Super cool
cheers mate
❤
cheers mate
I couldn't quite find the video on Nitinol heat engines,
video number 1498
@@ThinkingandTinkering Hmm I think the video was taken down
hey Rob, what software are you using?
@@martins4463 tinkercad
i use a variety but this one was done in tinkercad
Cool! :)
Thanks! 😄
Thumbs 👍
cheers mate
🙂
cheers mate
Found you
awesome
Thanks Rob. Yet another great video.
Too bad he doesn't use a microphone near him.
Yelling at the camera is not very professional.
I am not a professional - just a guy tinkering and doing a few youtube vids
cheers mate
💅
cheers mate
KISS
for sure
Good learning tool. However, it has no practical use in real life. The plastic would break instantly if it was used to secure something heavy duty
cheers mate
Brilliant!
cheers mate