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Pool robot propeller fixed with 3D-printed replacement part
Original: The drive of my pool robot was so worn down that the propeller kept slipping. So I designed a new one in # FreeCAD and 3
A pool owner repaired a worn pool robot drive by designing a replacement part in FreeCAD and 3D printing it. The new orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns when engaged, solving the slipping problem. The fix is being shared as an example of using free CAD software and 3D printing for practical home repairs.
Why now: It showcases a clever DIY repair combining open-source CAD design and 3D printing to fix a household device.
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- The drive of my pool robot was so worn down that the propeller kept slipping. So I designed a new one in # FreeCAD and 3D printed it. The orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns while the two are engaged.… · rasterinterrupt@oldbytes.space · 20
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