Boeing 737 Dual Control Head
This page is split into three main sections:
Parts Guide
Print Guide
Build Guide
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This design is primarily based around creating plastic drive gears. However, if you have the option to purchase metal bevel gears, this would be the more ideal solution. Why not give the 3D printed gears a go and see how you get on. This way there is no need to change the design for the time being. When messing the bevel gears you want to make sure the fit is tight to reduce any backlash in the system.
This design requires a print size of 220mm x 220mm.
General Information:
Build Guide
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STEP:
1
Push the 3 noggins into the body
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STEP:
2
Push QTY 2, 6203 Bearings onto the yoke shaft
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STEP:
3
Place the spacer over the shaft,
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STEP:
4
Place the bevel gear onto the shaft
Do not drill or insert the screw yet!
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STEP:
5
Place the 6203 bearing on to the end of the Tq Shaft
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STEP:
6
Place the spacer onto the shaft
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STEP:
7
Place the bevel gear onto the shaft
Do not drill or insert the screw yet!
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STEP:
8
Insert both shaft assemblies into position
Make sure the gear meshing is tight and no backlash is found. Adjust spacer depths to adjust gear meshing.
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STEP:
9
Once the meshing has been proven, you can drill the bevel gears and inset the M4 x 35mm screws to secure the gears on the shafts.
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STEP:
10
Place the two head bodies together and secure with screws
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STEP:
11
Place the yoke onto the end of the yoke shaft,
Place the yoke lock and secure it with an M4 x 25mm Dome head screw.
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STEP:
12
The wires come through the half-moon in the yoke, then through the half-moon in the control head and out of the wiring hole in the base.
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STEP:
13
Insert the shaft into the shaft adapter. Its currently set at19.2mm. You will need to adjust this to fit your shaft size!