Multimaterial Spinning Reel

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This spinning reel has been in development for almost 2 years. Although it can be printed in PLA (single material) it benefits from the capabilities of the E3D Toolchanger printer because it allows printing the critical Friction Cone in TPU (for friction and PLA (for rigidity) as a single part. This technique is also used on the handle with a TPU cusioned grip and PLA core. Each file is named with the recommended material as part of its name. The materials used include: SnoLabs CF PC+ - this is an amazingly strong rigid material that is easy to print. It is used on the high stress parts. Taulman Nylon - is used for the high wear parts like the large gear and the small line follower wheel. TPU/Ninjaflex - is used for the Friction Cone and handle grip. Use a contrasting color to the PLA for a little "pop". You can't see the Friction Cone, it is a part of the spool assembly and provides the necessary friction - or drag - to control the fish. SnoLabs PLA+ - is used for the main body components for its stiffness and to add some color. I'm particularly fond of the Sublime Green PLA+ :) This is a fun model to print and hopefully you'll learn a few things from the design that you can use in your own designs. Some of the notable elements are: 1) Integrated custom "zipper" support for the housing. 2) integrating soft/flexible TPU on PLA as a single printed component. 3) how to make an oscillating shaft from a rotary input. 4) how to mesh two gears so the driven gear is rotated 90 degres. 5) how to make a controlled friction surface.