Is it possible to print a second’s hand to fit on maker supply clock mechanism with a .4 nozzle on p1s, I’ve tried and failed? any advice would be appreciated.
Printing will not be possible because the pin is so extremely small and is plugged in, unlike the other hands. There are two alternative methods:
- Print the second hand and insert a needle into it.
- Take an old second hand and stick your new second hand on it.
It has to be so extremely accurate and precise that you can’t avoid using a metal needle in some form. You don’t have that problem with hours and minute hands. Even a small nozzle won’t help you here, because PLA simply isn’t sturdy and accurate enough.
My recommendation if you already have the kit: Make a second hand that can be placed on top of the old one.
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This is how I’ve handled it. I’ve clipped the second hand so it’s just the center portion, and then I integrate that with the printed second hand.
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Thanks. will try that when i get chance.
As per @Josh-3D this is the way to go. Tolerances can be a pain at times due to accuracy / shrinkage.
I’m not at home to check and give you the diameter hole I used for the clocks I’ve made, but maybe download a popular clock model and measure the circumference that they have used and see how that goes.