U-Boat Worx in Breda (NL)

[gboxwood]

Perfect, this is golden. I had already selected a peristaltic pump and that specific one in particular. I think I got lucky with it.

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[gboxwood]

That's perfect! I got carried away by your setup in your video......

[gboxwood]

Hi Guys, I started thinking about the dive system for this application and I would like to pitch it here for your feedback.
I'm thinking simple...

[gboxwood]

Thank you!

One thing I always try to do is "de-feature" the STL files to the extent that it makes printing easier and/or more efficient....

[gboxwood]

I spent some time with the lower hull today, sanding the first resin coat smooth:

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[gboxwood]

Yes I noticed it myself this morning as I was working on it......

[gboxwood]

I tried a very quick video to show the parts, I'm no YT personality and I never do it but I thought it could be quicker this way.

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The lower hull parts are joined first, I start the post-processing by sanding parts with a coarse sandpaper.

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[gboxwood]

Printing completed, here is the layout of the parts:

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[gboxwood]

My line of work gave me many opportunities over the years to get in contact with am amazing professionals and companies.

One of them is...

[gboxwood]

I'm done with the printing and this is a big relief... I will post pictures of all the parts during the weekend.

Question about the drive...

[gboxwood]

I already printed the Azipod and the size seems legit, I will definitely give it a try...

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[gboxwood]

I have other hull parts ready but I could not resist fitting the sail on it:

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[gboxwood]

The quality of the print is ok, the size has its challenges and post processing is a given for me, so this should work.

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[gboxwood]

Alright, the longest print of this project is done and I'm more relaxed now, one last hull part and it is almost over.

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[gboxwood]

Great advises Subculture, I think I will definitely give the Azipod a try.
I also eventually found 2 Graupner drives in the size I want, I might...

[gboxwood]

Yes! I feel like I won the lottery... I found this beauty on eBay and it is basically in mint condition @ 40 dollars.

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[gboxwood]

The best resin to post-process 3D prints (in PLA as well) is XTC by Smooth On. Not cheap and as stinky as hell but easy to use and extremely easy to sand....

[gboxwood]

This all makes sense, there are a number of documentaries about the ALVIN on YT and it went through several design updates through its 50+ years of honorable...

[gboxwood]

Valid point, thank you for the advise.