737 3D Printed Rudder Pedals

This page is split into three main sections:

Parts Guide

Print Guide

Build Guide

The ultimate printer I can recommend is the Bamboo Labs X1 carbon with AMS if you have deep pockets. ($1200). It's a massive leap forward in 3D printing, with excellent quality and impressive speeds. Its pretty much press print and go as the software and hardware do the calibration before each print. This printer will not manage the larger parts and you are going to need the CREALITY CR10 v3, which is my second choice of printer.

This product is fully designed to be 3D printed. It's a massive build (actual size) and my biggest 3D print yet, requiring a minimum print bed size of 300 x 300mm. It's sturdy and probably over-engineered, but I wanted that it that way as there can be a lot of force exerted through a person's legs onto the unit. It has a total of 3 axes:
1 x rudder axis
2 x brake axis
This can be easily achieved using an Arduino micro pro. I have included a lot of bearings to make the unit feel smooth and to help spread the load exerted between the parts. The pedals are not only supported by plastic but metal threaded rods to help share the loads.
The pedal position is fully adjustable forward and backwards by around 100mm. This is achieved by the adjustment handle at the front of the unit just like the actual aircraft.
Please note: This is a massive 3D print taking around 2 weeks to complete and 4 rolls of PLA. For more advanced users, building the footplates and centre tower from wood may be quicker.

General Information

General Information:

Parts Guide:

You are going to need the following items to complete this build:

Click Image for Link	Component	Description	Qty

Parts Guide

Print Guide

Print Guide

1 Buggy Base

QTY:1
Material: PLA
Colour: Any
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.3mm ETC: 2 Days
OR
Nozzle: 0.8mm, Layer height: 0.64mm ETC: 12Hours

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

7&8 Pedal Support Arms

QTY:1 Each (Layer Line Orientation important!)
Material: PLA
ETC: 10Hr
Colour: Grey or Black
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

14&15 Spring Levers

QTY:1 Each
Material: PLA
ETC: 1Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: ActiveSupport: ON - Touching Build Plate

19 Tie Rod

QTY:4 (Important, Make sure the ball part moves after printing!)
Material: PLA
ETC: 2Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm (0.12 recommended)
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Raft
Print Speed: 30mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

23 Pot Bracket

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 1Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

26&29 Rear FootPlates

QTY:1 Each
Material: PLA
Colour: Dark Grey
Infill:40%
Support: OFF
Adhesion: RAFT
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.3mm ETC: 1 DAY 14 HRS
OR
Nozzle: 0.8mm, Layer height: 0.64mm ETC: 11Hours

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

34 Tower Centre Rear

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 1 DAY
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm (0.12 recommended)
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

38 Knob

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 1Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm (0.12 recommended)
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

2 Shim

QTY:2
Material: PLA
Colour: Any
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate
Adhesion: Raft
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.2mm ETC: 18 Minutes

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

9 Spur Gear

QTY:2
Material: PLA
Colour: Any
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate
Adhesion: Raft
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.3mm ETC: 18 mins

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

16 Front Bearing Housing

20 Sync Lever

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 4Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

24 Sync Bracket

QTY:1
Material: PLA
Colour: Grey or Black
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate
Adhesion: Raft
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.3mm ETC: 12 HRS
OR
Nozzle: 0.8mm, Layer height: 0.4mm ETC: 4Hours

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

31 Tower Front Lower

35 Tower Upper Rear

39 Knob Arm

3&4 Pedal Stems

QTY:1 Each
Material: PLA
Colour: Any
Infill:60%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.3mm ETC: 22 Hours
OR
Nozzle: 0.8mm, Layer height: 0.64mm ETC: 4Hours

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

10&11 Pedals

QTY:1 EACH - EPIC PRINT! (Layer Orientation Important)
Material: PLA
ETC: 4 Days Each!
Colour: Dark Grey
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm (0.12 recommended for a fantastic finish)
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Raft
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

17 Bearing Covers

QTY:2
Material: PLA
ETC: 1Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

21 Sync LVR BRG Cap

25&30 Centre Footplates

32 Tower Rear Lower

36 Pedal ADJ Structure

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 8 Hrs
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm (0.12 recommended)
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

40 ADJ Panel

5&6 Brake Plates

QTY:1
Material: PLA
Colour: Grey or Black
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.4mm, Layer height: 0.3mm ETC: 4 Hrs

Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Print Speed: 40mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

12&13 Restraint Bar

QTY:2
Material: PLA
ETC: 1Hr
Colour: Grey or Black
Infill:40%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Raft
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

18 Rear Bearing Housing

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 2Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

22 Spur Gear

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 1Hr
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Raft
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

27&28 Front Footplates

33 Tower Centre front

37 Tower Upper Forward

QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 18 Hrs
Colour: Any
Infill:25%
Support: ON - Touching Build Plate

Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.2mm (0.12 recommended)
Support Pattern: Concentric
Support Density: 10%
Support Z Distance: 0.2mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1.0mm
Adhesion: Skirt
Print Speed: 50mm/s
Infill Speed: 80mm/s
Support Speed: 60mm/s
Initial Layer Speed:15 mm/s
Number of slower layers: 2
Experimental Conical Support: Active

41-44 CB

Build Guide

737 3D Printed Rudder Pedals

General Information:

Parts Guide:

You are going to need the following items to complete this build:

Print Guide

1 Buggy Base

7&8 Pedal Support Arms

14&15 Spring Levers

19 Tie Rod

23 Pot Bracket

26&29 Rear FootPlates

34 Tower Centre Rear

38 Knob

2 Shim

9 Spur Gear

16 Front Bearing Housing

20 Sync Lever

24 Sync Bracket

31 Tower Front Lower

35 Tower Upper Rear

39 Knob Arm

3&4 Pedal Stems

10&11 Pedals

17 Bearing Covers

21 Sync LVR BRG Cap

25&30 Centre Footplates

32 Tower Rear Lower

36 Pedal ADJ Structure

40 ADJ Panel

5&6 Brake Plates

12&13 Restraint Bar

18 Rear Bearing Housing

22 Spur Gear

27&28 Front Footplates

33 Tower Centre front

37 Tower Upper Forward

41-44 CB

Build Guide

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