Tag: Ver

Summary
This is version 3 and hopefully the final version of my Clicgear brake gear. Version 1 was modeled as closely as I could manage to the original from Clicgear. It proved to be too weak when 3D printed. I beefed up the cogs for version 2, and it worked better, but still broke too easily. Version 3 has been tested and modified for two golf seasons now and has held up well.
Along with the beefier cogs, I also made the part that goes into the wheel the same size and shape as the holes that they fit into. This gives a good friction fit and a lot more plastic to take the abuse of forgetting to release the brake before trying to move the cart. I also did away with the little pins that broke off every time I tried to put the gear on the wheel and the groove in the center of the hub that doesn’t seem to have any purpose (at least not on my cart).
I included a picture of what was left of my factory gear that I broke. This is what started me designing my own version.
Print Settings
Printer Brand:
FlashForge
Printer:
Creator Pro
Rafts:
Doesn’t Matter
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
.2 mm
Infill:
100%
Notes:
I made the previous versions with ABS, but I had PLA loaded when I got ready to print the newest one, so thought I’d give it a try. I think it’s going to work out great.