9 Apr
2025
9 Apr
'25
10:23 a.m.
On Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM Walter Belgers via cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
actually turn it.
On 9 Apr 2025,
at 05:28, Tony Duell via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
It wouldn't (and in my limited experience 3D
printed plastic parts are
weaker than plastic parts machines from solid anyway). It takes
considerable torque to turn the camshaft in certain positions.
They are, but 3D-printed keys could easily operate such a lock. There is
no elaborate mechanics that is driven by the turning of this particular
key. I've printed many keys, even used them even as bump keys with no
problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl4d79AbltY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6egGHBhrIM
It's a convenient way to iterate on the dimensions too, even if you don't