Thread: [FTC]: 3D printing part for robot
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Re: [FTC]: 3D printing part for robot
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Originally Posted by Sasha View Post
Why not use the Servocity 48 tooth sprocket: https://www.servocity.com/1-50-alumi...ts-0-250-pitch ?
(requires adapter https://www.servocity.com/hub-adaptor-d, but will certainly be more reliable than 3d printed one.)
It's all comes down to time and money. I can print a lot of sprockets for the same dollars as purchased sprocket with hub and shipping. Also, it's a lot faster to print sprocket than wait for shipping, avoiding out of stock, shipping , customs and any other delays connected to shipping.

After my original post we have received sponsorship from ServoCity. I ordered few sprockets. But my shopping list was heavily influenced by the fact that we have 3D printer. Things I can easily print did not make it to the shopping list.
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