Waterwheel Fruit Washer

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I'll be checking out your new project right now, sounds like it's working really well.\nhttp://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1086861\nWater powered compact fruit washing machine designed for small spaces.\nJust set it up under the faucet; let the water run over the wheel and gently turn the strawberries around\nSize: 115x185x175mm - a great size for most kitchens\nCheck out this video for a demonstration, which is roughly 70% of the final product's scalehttps://youtu.be/ZSBU49fC4FE\nUpdates made to the design:\nThe bearings have been solidified for added durability.\nThree strategically placed holes within the "buckets" now allow water to drain much faster. Areas for improvement remain: Additional bristles will significantly improve cleaning performance. Pressure pins need fine-tuning, and I'll be making adjustments. As anticipated, the weight of the water does slow down the wheel. It would also help if the "buckets" emptied more efficiently as they go up - a clever phenomenon occurs where the vacuum effect generates an opposing force. Reducing the volume of water needed to spin the wheel will certainly help move this project forward - it's already on my radar.