Wind Indicator - v6

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<p>A sailing friend of mine needed a vertical 'Little Hawk' style wind indicator that can be mounted at the front of their monohull dinghy i.e. where the painter is tied.</p><p>I found Kieran's design. But when printed, I found the balance was very tail heavy, so I have modified the design to get it pretty close using 'standard' resolution printing.</p><p>The vain should fit directly onto a Little Hawk mount, but I found that 4mm knitting needles (cut down to size) are the same diameter shaft.</p><p>I have also published a retain clip (of my design) which can be used:</p><p><a href="https://www.printables.com/model/201925-dinghy-wind-indicator-vain-retaining-clip">https://www.printables.com/model/201925-dinghy-wind-indicator-vain-retaining-clip</a></p><h3>Print Settings</h3><p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p><p>Creality</p><p><strong>Printer:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Ender 3 Pro</p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p><p>Doesn't Matter</p><p><strong>Supports:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Yes</p><p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p><p>0.2</p><p><strong>Infill:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>100%</p><p><strong>Filament:</strong> Any PLA Your choice, something bright :o)</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I used PLA, as I'm a newbie, but a more flexible material should take the knocks better..</p><p>Also, I would suggest printing upright, as I tried on the side to reduce print time, but the finish on the bottom side where it was in contact with the support wasn't great (see photo of prototypes).</p><p>I set supports for over 60 degrees, so that I didn't get one inside the centre hole.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Category: Sport &amp; Outdoors</p>