Wind-Up Propeller Launcher

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Wind-up launcher with a squeeze trigger, launches a 6'' propeller video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rWM_JS0M0A8 I've launched this model many times now it works great, it's super fun, durable and powerful and also if you tilt it 45 degrees and launch it with a good wind it can fly really far sideways! SLICING/PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS (Each part has specific printing instructions for most durable result) - Crankshaft: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Yes][Support: Yes][Orientation: Print laying horizontally] - Ratchet Gear: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Optional][Support: No][Orientation: Print face down] - Ratchet Chamber: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Optional][Support: No][Orientation: Print chamber side/raft side down] - Trigger: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Optional][Support: No][Orientation: Print raft side down] - Launch Coil : [Infill: 100%][Raft: Yes][Support: No][Orientation: Print vertically with launch screw up] - T-cap: [Infill: 60%][Raft: Yes][Support: Optional][Orientation: Print with the T upside down, top face of the T face down] Propeller: [Infill: 100%][Raft: Yes][Support: Yes][Orientation: Print upside down] [Total print time for all parts is about 12hrs) ASSEMBLY - Remove all rafts and supports - Score the launch coil so it can twist - Assemble 3D-printed parts, you will need a brad nail to secure the trigger - Spring-load the trigger into the ratchet gear using a rubber band