Better Than NASA Ratchet
Source: Thingiverse by nitroJunkie
The Better Than NASA Ratchet is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by nitroJunkie. - Changelog: V1.2 - Opened up the clearance around the mechanism on the bottom layer to allow for some of my more melty filaments to be used. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
- Changelog: V1.2 - Opened up the clearance around the mechanism on the bottom layer to allow for some of my more melty filaments to be used. - Reduced the size of the square drive a hair since socket fit was very snug. Tweaked a bit to fix an asymmetry between loosening and tightening directions. - Beefed up the thickness of the selector shaft. - Added pinholes to selector shaft and ratchet arm shafts to strengthen them. - Added a 1/4" drive version. V1.1 - Based on the more radiused v1.0 design with pinhole. - After torture-testing a 4-pass wall print (which should have had a layer-adhesion failure in the square drive) one of the ratchet arms bent internally. I've beefed up the internal mechanism a lot. It will be way more stiff when ratcheting, but should take quite a bit more torque wi…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Better Than NASA Ratchet is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by nitroJunkie.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by nitroJunkie, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
