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Automated window blinds

by jetpuf
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I created this to automate my window blinds.

The MG995/996180* that the servo alone would travel was not enough so I created a gearbox. When printing flip the gearbox 90* so that the flat side with the two holes is on your build plate. **see update below**

This slides directly into the end of the window blinds and replaces the mechanism to rotate the blinds.

Jan-2021 - I have updated these again. The version of blinds that Home Depot is selling now require the 2021 geared servo blinds gearbox.

**Important!** I updated the gears with this latest version to both have 16 teeth and use a different and more powerful servo. DS3218 servos available from a number of sellers (amazon) have 270* of rotation and do not need a ratio provided by the gears... Now both gears are 16T and there is more than enough power and rotation for the blinds.

Feb-3-2017 I have updated a variation which should work for older blinds with the rotation rod centered down the length of the blind. It needs
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence
Single piece
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Settings 1/3
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Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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