VIDEO: https://youtu.be/bAZphWYjevw
The model of mechanical chainsaw in scale with 3D printed elements that aims to showcase the working principles of real tool in safe form. The project enables for people with disabilities as well as standard people to understand principles through vision (led RGB diodes), touch (haptic feedback), hearing (speaker working sounds) as well as touch in form of touch of safe to touch blade model. Model also closely reassembles unified model so the topological shape could be discovered.
Bill of materials (electronics)- Microcontroller M5Stamp C3 (Esp32-C3 based) (1 piece)
- I2S audio DAC AMP module (1 piece)
- Step-down module 1.0 V - 17 V HW-187 MINI-360 (1 piece)
- DC motor with 1:48 gear 3-6V with double sided shaft (1 piece)
- Transistor N-MOSFET IRLZ44N (2 pieces)
- Limit switch mini with roller - WK625 (1 piece)
- Electrolytic capacitor 220uF/25V or 35V (2 pieces)
- Ceramic condenser 100nF / 50V THT (2 pieces)
- Schottky diode 1N5822 3A / 40V (2 pieces)
- LED RGB 5mm matte common cathode (1 piece)
- Resistors (33Ω, 68Ω, 100Ω) from set of CF THT 1/4W resistors (3 pieces)
- Mini Vibration Motor 10x2, 7mm - 3V (1 piece)
- USB Type-C Female Connector
- White polypropylene string 15 kg 1.5 mm x 50 m
o Soldering
(soldering iron, soldering tin, soldering rosin)
o 3D printing
(3D printer, glow in the dark filament),
o Assembly tools
(double sided tape, scissors, box cutter knife, rubber band, pen spring)
Electronics parts connection diagramList of elements:
1. Main body
2. Left cover element
3. Right cover element
4. Handle element
5. Push-button cover
6. 2x Blade guide elements
7. Electric components holder
8. 2x Drive wheel elements
9. DC motor holder
Assembly instructions1. Handle assembly – assembly of the chainsaw handle and activation push button switch.
a. Mount button enclosure to the handle element and secure it to the handle part by fragment of the spare filament
b. Add pen spring to the limit switch (to increase its recoil) and position it in handle part, solder wires to the limit switch pins
c. Thread the switch to the desired position and mount it using spare filament
d. Thread the handle wires through the hole in the main body element
e. Adhere handle part to the main body part and secure it with appropriate screws
f. Check the handle assembly with reference image
2. Covers and usb-c port assembly – assembly of the side covers and usb-c charging port (the port runs constantly when using the chainsaw model), the right cover needs to be assembled after electronics and drive wheel is mounted.
a. Locate the usb-c port hole and align usb-c port module
b. Thread the port module and adhere to the hole using glue (to avoid accidental ripping of the port out)
c. Apply double sided tape to the left cover element and the main body part (note that 3d printed part is not smooth so more double sided tape is advised to avoid accidental unsticking)
d. Align the left cover element and press firmly, check alignment and adjust to your linking
3. Electronics and tray assembly – assembly of the inner electronics components on the mounting plate (and mounting the inner speaker), positioning and gluing the drive motor assembly parallel to the blade guide.
a. Align the electronics parts on the electronics tray (all elements should fit to your liking, note to leave space for the DC motor mounting next to the blade assembly
b. Glue up the drive wheel parts together, glue the rubber band to the wheel surface (so the rope won’t slip during operation)
c. Mount geared DC motor to the motor stand, align it to the electronics tray (align it to the blade guide) and adhere it
4. Blade guide assembly – assembly of the blade teeth to the string (create belt that is main part of the blade assembly) and blade guide mounting to main body.
a. Assemble blade guide plates together and mount it to the main body (align it to the motor assembly, so the rope will function properly),
b. Cut up the blade teeth from plastic like material and adhere it to the blade drive rope using glue (preferably cyanoacrylate),
c. Measure best fit rope length and glue up the rope in a way that it will be continuous without noticeable connection points),
d. Mount teeth belt assembly to the blade guide and drive wheel (check the belt tension)
Assembled chainsaw model operates by pushing the button while plugged in through usb-c port (the port needs to be connected to the 5V pin and GND pin of the microcontroller development board).
In the idle mode (when the button is not pushed in) then the led diodes turn green, sound of the idle is played, the vibration impulses haptics are playing as well.
After the button is pushed then led diodes turn red, the speaker plays the startup sound and then wood cutting sound is played. In that mode also the vibration motor is turning constantly to provide haptic feedback. The DC motor turns the blade assembly forward constantly (until button is released).
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