torqeedo spares

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The Torqeedo 1103c spares kit is a must-have for any boater who knows that things can fall overboard or break miles away from replacement parts. Any serious boater knows that sometimes things go wrong, and when they do, you need to be prepared. That's why I decided to design two key components of the Torqeedo electric outboard motor that are easily 3D printable, so I could have them on hand in case something breaks or goes missing. Using OPENScad, a free and downloadable software, I designed the parts and included the source code with the STL resulting files for customization. The SCAD code has variables that let you select which part to make, and all of the dimensions and offsets are clearly shown so you can adapt them to fit other versions of the motor. The Dead-man Key is a crucial component that's often the most feared lost part, but it's also relatively easy to create using 3D printing. I used wooden sticks and other easily found components to make locking pins, but the Dead-man key requires a specific shape and a strong magnet. My code allows you to create the dead-man key to fit whatever size button magnet you can find locally. I bought a kit of 80 magnets in various sizes off Amazon for $10 and found an 8mm by 3mm thick one that worked perfectly for my Dead-man key. I printed the locking pin laying down with supports, which took less time than printing it standing upright, and used 50% fill to add strength. The Dead-man key needs to be printed twice, as it's a glue-together design after placing the magnet in the hole. I used 4mm line for the clip to the man button, but you can increase the size of the line in the variables to fit what you like or have on hand. As a seasoned programmer, I found the language a bit challenging at first, but once I grasped it, building things from scratch became easy. I hope you enjoy the code and learn something new from it.