Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign 2022

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I've completely redesigned the Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign for 2022. It has been simplified and improved for ease of printing, assembly and use. Please see assembly instructions at https://youtu.be/TZfi4gGN6xg for detailed instructions for assembling the printed parts. The dishwashers I've used can generally only be trusted to splash the dishes, so I've used the Planetary Gear Box design as a source for creating a dishwasher sign to confirm it. It's called the Gear Box Signaler because the dishwasher sign is just one application. The gear ratio is 4:1, so Gear Box Signaler features about a 16th of a circle's constraint for the turret switch in the front, which provides a 1/4 circle turn for the sign. So a 90° turn of the sign provides for displaying the message at opposing quarter sections of the sign disk at top and bottom, or revealing the other pair of opposing quarter disk sections when switched back. Innate friction keeps the switch in place. Paint the raised text or use permanent markers in the appropriate colors (Red and Green). I like Sharpie Oil Based paint markers (medium point) because they fill gaps better. If you have a fancy 3D printer, or add-on printing gadgets, you might wish to print colors to layers where the raised text and art begin and end. Tape a couple of magnets (coin-shaped) to the back to attach it to a dishwasher, or use some fancy double-sided tape, such as Gorilla Tough & Clear, EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, or AlienTape: https://gistgear.com/product/B07YB1ZXG6 Here's a video of a typical installation: https://youtu.be/h72lFz77j_I There are now 10 files needed for each Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign. The only part that needs multiple copies is the Planet (small gear). You'll need three of those. (Substitute Top and Grip Nose for Lever Top and Lever Nose if you'd rather use the Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign without the lever. The Grip Nose version is shown on the left in the photo.) Base Bevel Carrier Cover Hider Ring Lever Nose Lever Top Sign Planet If you prefer the version without a lever (the gear is rotated by turning the nose of the gear box), you will want to print the Gear Nose and Top instead of Lever Nose and Lever Top. Those are the only two pieces affected by the version difference. You can also choose for the Sign either the Sign(Splashed), or the Sign(Washed). I'm including a Blank Sign in case you'd like to use the Gearbox Signaler for something other than a Dishwasher sign. The only files that should be printed with supports are the Ring and the Lever Nose. All files are intended to be printed at .2 mm layer height with at least 2 shells. It may be easier to work with the printed parts if they are printed with PLA+, but regular PLA works fine.