Waterwheel with 2nd circulation

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The plan was to build a waterwheel powered by a pump that also lifts water into a second circulation system to feed a water feature. The water level needs to be almost at the wheel's bottom so its three buckets can fill with water. To accomplish this, aluminum rods will be used for the frame and a PVC hose for the pump. In the top item, I drilled holes in the back and sides of the aluminum and hose, but not towards the wheel, allowing smooth water flow out of it. The wheel is secured to an 8mm threaded rod, which is held by two bearings within the frame. This project was created using 123Design software, and the complete design can be downloaded as a single file for modification according to one's needs. You can see the wheel in action on its first real use at this link: https://youtu.be/_AevDTsDgLg. Printer Settings: Printer: Wanhao 5s mini Resolution: 0.2 mm Notes: I'm satisfied with my Wanhao 5s mini, as it features a large build platform. However, the wheel is quite big and needs to be printed in two halves. The prints are massive and require significant amounts of filament, so think carefully about infill levels for each part! With this project, I used up all my remaining filament, which you can see on the pans.