Multimaterial Spinning Reel

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This innovative spinning reel has been in development for nearly two years. Despite being printable in PLA (single material), it greatly benefits from the capabilities of the E3D Toolchanger printer, allowing the critical Friction Cone to be printed in TPU (for friction) and PLA (for rigidity) as a single part. This technique is also employed on the handle with a TPU cushioned grip and PLA core. Each file is named with the recommended material as part of its name. The materials used include: SnoLabs CF PC+ - an incredibly strong rigid material that is easy to print, used for high-stress parts. Taulman Nylon - utilized for high-wear parts like the large gear and small line follower wheel. TPU/Ninjaflex - used for the Friction Cone and handle grip. A contrasting color to PLA adds a pop of visual interest. The Friction Cone is an integral part of the spool assembly, providing necessary friction or drag to control fish. SnoLabs PLA+ - used for main body components due to its stiffness and added color. Sublime Green PLA+ is a particular favorite. This fun model to print offers opportunities to learn from the design, incorporating elements that can be applied in future designs. Notable features include: 1) Integrated custom "zipper" support for the housing. 2) Integrating soft/flexible TPU on PLA as a single printed component. 3) Creating an oscillating shaft from a rotary input. 4) Meshing two gears so the driven gear is rotated 90 degrees. 5) Crafting a controlled friction surface.