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Mini Clamp

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tmackayPublished: June 5, 2020
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Small clamp with a unique planetary gearbox mechanism for demonstration or recreation. Prints in place fully assembled without supports. IMPORTANT: Print at 0.2mm layer height if using the default model, otherwise ensure layer_h parameter matches your layer height if customizing. Check preview before printing and ensure the 1-layer gap is preserved in the outer ring gears. Use a sharpened spatula, razor or hobby knife to de-laminate the 1-layer gaps (watch fingers and listen for the "crack"), then turn the knob just a little to get the gears moving. Now "crack" the jaws apart manually by back-driving by a few mm (there should be a little backlash). Now all the parts are free, it will be a bit stiff at first but opening and closing a few times will loosen it up. Then apply petroleum jelly or lubricant of choice to gears and work it in (again by opening and closing a few times). The main improvement of this iteration (aside from a few bug fixes - man, I wish I put this gearbo