Files included in purchase.
Hi all.
I would like to know if step files are available as I see only stl files in the purchased package for the moon clock?
I may wish to tinker around with my cnc router to do a wood version of the clock and would thus need step files to work with in Fusion. Also, I have some hardware of different sizes from another clock project I did and wish to make adjustments to the components in fusion to use these.
Thanks and looking forward to giving this a try.
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Thanks for asking. A few step files are included in some of the designs for 3D printed customizations.
All of my designs are completely optimized for 3D printing. They include narrow spokea and rims with sharp fillets that work great when 3D printed. Every gear should be re-optimized for a CNC router. The frame also needs to be completely re-designed so it can be made from flat stock. The overall size may need to be increased so the gear teeth have the appropriate strength.
I have looked at converting a few designs. Every attempt becomes a complete re-design instead of a conversion. In my experience, the only parts that can be re-used are the gear ratios and the relative positioning of gears within the frame.
My plans include eventually designing some wooden gear clocks. So far, none have been completed. My recommendation would be to start with a clock design that is already optimized for CNC routing. Clayton Boyer, Brian Law, and WoodenTimes have plenty of designs to select, although I don't know if there are any with a moon phase.
Steve