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Anonymous1781244931
06-12 06:51
Model Name
pelton wheel 3d model
Tags
3d printing
3d printing realistic
axle
buckets
machine
machine 3d printing
machine 3d printing realistic
machine realistic
paddles
realistic
water wheel
wheel rim
Prompt
My water wheel is designed for maximum efficiency with a fixed radius of 5 cm. Instead of using simple flat paddles, it uses a Pelton-style impulse design with 16 curved spoon-shaped buckets around the outer rim. The total diameter of the wheel is 10 cm. The center hub has a 5–6 mm axle hole, and 8 lightweight spokes connect the hub to the outer rim. The curved buckets are designed to catch and redirect a narrow water jet, allowing more energy from the moving water to be converted into rotation. The water should hit the wheel tangentially near the outer edge, because this creates greater torque. The wheel should be 3D printed with PETG for better water resistance and durability. This design is more efficient than a basic flat water wheel because it reduces wasted water flow, improves momentum transfer, and keeps the wheel lightweight.
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