Free Flight Glider Winch

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After watching Maxfliart launch his free flight glider with a modified indoor winder, I was inspired to make a fully 3D printable version. Google Maxfliart and watch some amazing flying and building videos. Thanks to janssen86, the gears were generated using his Openscad software:-https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1587846 The winch has a 10:1 ratio and turning the crank 1 revolution per second produces a good walking pace speed. The winch so far has not been tested with a glider. My version was printed on a Fortus 380mc in ABS and as yet I have not printed a PLA version. Below is the list of items needed to complete the winch, all readily available. 4 Off 10x15x4 Bearings 3 Off 5x10x4 Bearings 8 Off M3x16 Countersunk Screws (Lid) 1 Off M3x8 Grub Screw (Spool Gear) 5mm Dia x 20 Silver Steel (Drill Rod) Flat one end for grub screw. 4mm protruding from face of spool gear. M3x20 Cap Head (spool attachment) M3x29 Cap Head (handle to crank) M3 Nyloc Nut (handle to crank) 5mm Dia x 24mm Silver Steel ( idler gear. 4mm protruding from each side) M3x16 Round Head (crank to crank gear) 1/16 Wire (line guide) M4x10 Round Head + Washer (line guide) Revised the files for the base and he lid due to mis-aligned holes.