Water Motor

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Hi, my name is Johan Link and I'm 16 years old, I built this motor because I wanted to create a mechanical object that's more than just a toy. This water motor is incredibly simple to use - all you need to do is connect a water pipe (using a Gardena tip) to the motor, and it starts working right away. To design this amazing machine, I used Fusion 360, which was a real challenge for me at first, but fortunately, it's really easy to learn and very intuitive. If you want to modify my design, I've made it super easy for you - just download the Fusion file with this link: http://a360.co/2sOvVtE. I printed this motor using my trusty K8200 printer, which works amazingly well with Cura to generate the G-code. My print settings are pretty straightforward: Bottom/Top thickness: 0.6mm Fill Density: 20% Platform adhesion type: none Support type: none Material: PLA This motor has a lot of moving parts, so I made two videos to show you how to assemble it and how to use it - one's a manual and the other's a demo. The concept behind this motor is surprisingly simple. Inside the motor, there's a gear that turns when water flows through it, which then activates a gear system that lowers motor speed while increasing power. When I built this motor, I realized that some parts weren't waterproof at first, so I used patafix to seal them up and make sure everything stays dry. If you have any questions or need help with anything, just write a comment below!