wheel-char-4

thingiverse

Using Customizer to design this unique piece at http://www.thingiverse.com/apps/customizer/run?thing_id=55810, where SqrRound stands for 0.3 and InnerRadius equals 25, the following customizations have been made: **Wheel Design Parameters** To achieve a wheel design like no other, we need to focus on these critical parameters: - **HubThickness**: 4 units - **RimThickness**: A sturdy 10 units thick - **OuterRadius**: Extending to an impressive 30 units for strength and stability - The intricate details are handled with care by specifying $fn (the number of faces in each polygon used for 3D models) as 40. **Assembly & Mechanical Features** Carefully considering how all parts fit together, the rim and axle features were chosen with precision. The design of a standard bike wheel begins at its core. Thus: - **Axle**: Sturdy and simple with 1 unit thickness - The precise positioning and style can be altered as needed by AngeledRim, currently set to 0 degrees Spoke customization gives the look of this wheel. Spoke details like the height are customizable for maximum style. - Each spoke has a distinctive look due to a design known as "tapered." Thus, * Inner diameter of spoke equals AxleRadius + SpokeTenonHeight: The value for spokes being 5 units * For the taper portion on each side it equals, OuterRadius - (AxleRadius + HubRadius), or equaling 23.5. - Since there's no need for anything more complex for such a project. - To achieve this particular style: Inner diameter of spoke will equal to SpokeNumber multiplied by Angle between spokes that we're assuming at SpokeAngel with result (Angle =360/SpokeNumber). Here is an example using code: ```c for(spokenum = [1 : 1 : num]) { translate([SpokeTenonHeight + AxleRadius, cos(spoke * Angle)*HubRadius +sin(spoke* Angle ) * HubThickness ] ) sphere(diameter=single) ;