diff --git a/AutopropCap.3mf b/AutopropCap.3mf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2f2e7ce Binary files /dev/null and b/AutopropCap.3mf differ diff --git a/AutopropCap.FCStd b/AutopropCap.FCStd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0507e53 Binary files /dev/null and b/AutopropCap.FCStd differ diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 03d174b..c1c8f93 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,25 @@ # Autoprop -Bearing caps for the autoprop \ No newline at end of file +Bearing caps for the autoprop. + +These are replacement caps for my APS H5 autoprops, but they will probably fit some other models as well. + +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. + +The advantages of my design: + +- 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. + +The standard O-rings and grease plugs will fit on these caps. + +## Notes + +- 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. +