Printer... Wind My Watch

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This is an ingenious automatic-watch winder specifically designed for the Printrbot Simple Metal 1403 printer. Movement of the bed during printing effectively drives a straightforward gear, which effortlessly rotates a watch securely fastened in an attached holder. With every inch moved, substantial power is generated whether printing quickly or slowly. Version 1, mounted on the Y-axis arm, unfortunately failed to perform admirably. A marginal showing followed from Version 2, which was slightly better but still fell short. However, Version 3 (current design) successfully operates as intended - an impressive result of nearly 12 hours of consistent winding emerged from a single 45-minute print run for a CROSS MEN'S PALATINO AUTOMATIC WATCH model CR8008-01. Bill of Materials: - Six M36mm screws: Two serve as the cap fasteners while the remaining four securely attach the holder in place. - Two M38mm screws effectively anchor important structural elements together - A solitary 20mm washer plays a pivotal supporting role. To gain better understanding and knowledge on the construction procedure, it is advisable to carefully peruse images documenting the assembly steps, in addition to observing an engaging video showcasing the winding mechanism's efficient functionality. A note worth mentioning - only the Holder, Chassis Bottom, and Gear components necessitate additional print support. In an effort to improve this innovative automatic-watch winder even further, plans are currently underway to incorporate a sophisticated worm drive. This alteration will facilitate secure and effective mounting of the holder unit at a perpendicular angle.