Gear Light Switch Cover

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This 3D printed planetary gear light switch cover is a fully functional decorative item that every serious mechanic would absolutely love. It's perfect for displaying at the entrance to a workshop, man-cave, or garage. Check out this video demo: https://youtu.be/52C0UFKODkg The assembled device measures 6.25 inches in diameter. The largest printed part is 5.875 inches in diameter. To print this gear light switch cover, you'll need to follow these instructions: Print all parts with a minimum of three perimeters on all sides, top and bottom, and use an infill of at least 15%. Use layers no thicker than 0.3mm. Any material will work as long as you can print without warped parts. Now, let's move on to the assembly instructions: 1. Clean up the gear teeth so they mesh smoothly, then place them on the plate in the same rotational orientation they were when you printed them. The pin on the sun gear is to the right and the handle of the ring gear is top center. 2. Pin the planet gears in place by jamming the nuts into the holes. 3. Apply a small amount of clear drying glue to the business end of the wrench, then install it from the side and snap it onto the nut. The glue keeps the wrench attached to the nut. 4. Soften the clips using a hair dryer, heat gun, or by soaking them in hot water. Then align the bump on the clip with the hole on the back of the plate and press over the ring gear. Clean up any holes on the back of the plate with a knife if needed. Squeeze the clip as it cools to ensure everything is securely held together. You can also purchase an assembled version of this gear light switch cover here: https://engineerdog.com/store/. For more technical information on 3D printing gears, check out this article: https://engineerdog.com/2017/03/09/technical-article-on-3d-printing-gears.