So on the latest, I didn't do an ellipse but I did add a chamfer to keep the ball centered (and curved the transition in better). Did a quick test with the flipper..
Good: It's pretty consistent in being able to make the shot and have it loop around
Bad: I assumed there would always be enough speed for the ball to clear the ramp.. at least a few times the ball was too slow and it sat there at the end of the exit... stuck. My solution is going to be to make the entry and exit a ramp (at least a 10-15 degree incline). That way even if the ball drops right at the end of either side of the corkscrew, there will still be enough gravity to make the ball exit.
Neat Stuff. Would you be willing to send me the model for this loop?
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Does this print well without supports? What layer hight did you end up using?
ReplyDeleteThis won't print well without supports.. I use the standard .2 layer height with .4mm nozzle.
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