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Hobbyist 3D prints replacement drive for worn pool robot
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 found the robot cleaner's drive so worn that the propeller kept slipping, and responded by designing a replacement part in FreeCAD and 3D printing it. The new orange drive spins constantly and engages the propeller through a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns when the two parts lock together. The post shows the finished fix, drawing attention for its neat engineering approach to repair rather than replacement.
Why now: Home 3D printing repairs of everyday appliances are a popular topic among maker communities.
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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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