Initial release

README.md

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 # Autoprop
 
-Bearing caps for the autoprop
+Bearing caps for the autoprop.
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+These are replacement caps for my APS H5 autoprops, but they will probably fit some other models as well.
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+I once lost a blade, and together with the blade the bearing cap. It was bad enough I had to order new blades, and I didn't want to order a new bearing cap as well.
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+The advantages of my design:
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+- The bearing caps are much lighter than the metal ones. This increases the service life of the bearings and saildrive.
+- A special tool is no longer needed, a regular socket or spanner #32 will fit on them.
+- No more tool holes that get clogged up with marine growth.
+- Less metal, so less consumption of the expensive annodes.
+- You can just print new ones if they get damaged or lost.
+- You could print each cap with a different color so it is easier to identify the individual blades.
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+The standard O-rings and grease plugs will fit on these caps.
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+## Notes
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+- I used PETG for printing them, as PETG is oil and water resistant.
+- My sure to dry the filament properly or it will cause leaks.
+- Due to the design, use of a support interface layer filament is necessary.
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