C172 Start Switch
This page is split into three main sections:
Parts Guide
Print Guide
Build Guide
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This Cessna 172 Start/Magneto switch is designed to fit in the lower section of the C172 instrument panel. The main parts can be 3d Printed. The unit features a 5 position selection with the last position being sprung. This returns the key back away from the start position.
General Information:
Parts Guide:
You are going to need the following items to complete this build:
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Print Guide
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1 Adapter
QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 20 mins
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
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2 Spur Gear
QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 17 mins
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: 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
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3 Rear Case
QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 1 hr
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
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4 Front Case
QTY:1
Material: PLA
ETC: 1 hour
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: 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
Build Guide
