Sea Sweep

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This is a 3D printed DIY Sea Sweep project that you can tackle on your own. To get started, you'll need some basic materials, including a 3/4-inch PVC pipe and a reliable synchronous AC Motor along with its necessary power supply. When it comes to printing this design, I found great results by using a layer height of .2mm and a hot-end diameter of 1.2mm. To achieve the desired level of print quality, make sure your printer is set up to produce objects with a wall thickness of 2.4mm, which in my case translates to two layers of 1.2mm each. Print Settings for This Project: Printer: My Home-Built Kossel Rafts: Not Needed Supports: None Required Resolution: .2mm for Optimal Quality Infill: 50% for Strength and Durability Notes: I'm using an E3D Volcano hot-end with a nozzle diameter of 1.2mm, which provides the perfect balance between print quality and speed. After printing is complete, you'll need to adjust the opening of your Sea Sweep to accommodate a 3/4-inch PVC pipe. The design is intentionally made smaller than necessary to ensure a snug fit, so be sure to make any adjustments carefully. I'm looking forward to sharing a video of this project in action once it's up and running!