Servo Controlled Water Valve

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This water valve is controlled by a parallax 180-degree servo that's precision-crafted for smooth operation.\nPrint Settings\nPrinter: \n JGAurora - A top-notch printer for demanding projects like this one.\n \n Rafts: Yes, because you want a solid foundation for your print.\n \n Supports: Absolutely necessary to ensure structural integrity.\n \n Resolution: 0.4mm, the sweet spot for detail and speed.\n \n Infill: A modest 10% infill is perfect for this application.\n \n Notes: Printed on a Blue Painters tap affixed to a heated bed - a great way to achieve optimal adhesion.\nPost-Printing\nLight Sanding - The key to a seamless fit.\n The cylinder fits so tightly it prevents leaking altogether. To get the pieces to come together seamlessly, you'll need to use 400-grit sandpaper and make about ten turns on the valve itself, plus a few more inside the valve body. I wrapped a loop of sandpaper around the valve and turned it in my hands about ten times. The valve should fit snugly into its socket and turn with a little force by hand. With ABS and Acetone slurry, you can glue the valve cover to the body and the gear to the valve itself. Turning the valve when everything's assembled should require some effort but no tools whatsoever.