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== Design Details == | == Design Details == | ||
− | Lets look at one of the models. | + | |
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+ | Lets look at one of the models. Open up ..... You should see a representation of the nut. In the model view you should see something called nut_dims. Double click on it and you will open a new tab for the spreadsheet that controls the size of the nut. | ||
* Height of the nut. 15 mm seems to work well for me, but measure your hose. | * Height of the nut. 15 mm seems to work well for me, but measure your hose. | ||
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* Inner radius -- this is the dimension that must fit the nut. I try to get within .01 mm of the "right" size if I can. You want a tight but not hard fit over the end of the hose. | * Inner radius -- this is the dimension that must fit the nut. I try to get within .01 mm of the "right" size if I can. You want a tight but not hard fit over the end of the hose. | ||
* Outer radius -- this is not very important, but if too large "eats up the fingers", too small and the part is weak. | * Outer radius -- this is not very important, but if too large "eats up the fingers", too small and the part is weak. | ||
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* export the mesh as an *.stl file. | * export the mesh as an *.stl file. | ||
− | This work flow is discussed in | + | This work flow is discussed in: |
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== Fasten to the Hose == | == Fasten to the Hose == |