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3D Printed Wheel + Axle, Parametric
by dablackwood
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Here' a basic, parametric definition for toy wheels, created in Rhino + Grasshopper.
The "axle" has a square shaft for assembly into whatever vehicle you dream up. The part is generated with a user-defined gap between the hub and wheel (0.4mm worked well for me). You can also include a through-hole to use a nail or screw for a more durable toy. In the included photo, I've used a small nail to lock in the 3D printed wheels. The nail does two things: (1) reinforces the plastic where the hub nar
The "axle" has a square shaft for assembly into whatever vehicle you dream up. The part is generated with a user-defined gap between the hub and wheel (0.4mm worked well for me). You can also include a through-hole to use a nail or screw for a more durable toy. In the included photo, I've used a small nail to lock in the 3D printed wheels. The nail does two things: (1) reinforces the plastic where the hub nar
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