Side gutters for basic hextraction boards! If you have a fancy board, go here: https://thangs.com/designer/andrewtho5942/3d-model/Full%20Hextraction%20Gutters-883800?manualModelView=true&source=Recent. These gutters were reworked and improved to fit the basic board in a simpler way using the space that would have been taken up by the fancy gutters. This description will go through an overview of the features, the steps to print the gutters, and how to assemble them below:
- FEATURES - Unlike the fancy gutters, these have not been printed and tested before, however, these parts are using the same known geometry from my testing of the fancy gutters. Therefore, they should work. If you do print these and something doesn't work, please leave a comment below and I will fix the issue and re-upload the file.
Some improvements over the full gutter system: The side gutters connect to the board using the hexagonal connection points under the board, making assembly easier and the connections stronger (although it isn't really an issue with good glue). Additionally, the left and right collection trays now will actually funnel all of the balls to the sides into two spots.
- PRINTING - All parts are scaled up 10x. Please refer to the board assembly file to get a good idea of where the parts are attached. If you want to do a color change, I recommend changing to a different color 1mm from the top of the side gutters to change the color of the lip.
Print the side gutters upright with supports under the overhangs. The collection trays may also need supports in the middle of their holes.
Parts list:
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1x Left Sidegutter Top Basic
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1x Right Sidegutter Top Basic
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3x Left Sidegutter Mid Basic
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3x Right Sidegutter Mid Basic
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1x Left Sidegutter Bot Basic
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1x Right Sidegutter Bot Basic
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1x Left Collection Tray Basic
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1x Right Collection Tray Basic
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1x TopMid Exit Cap
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1x Bot Mid Exit Cap
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ASSEMBLY - Glue the Side gutters one at a time from top to bottom, and for the middle parts, make sure the long side of the inner wall is facing up. Next, glue the collection trays to the board while ensuring the thinner collection area limbs are pressed to the ground. Lastly, glue the exit caps between the on ramps and end zones.
Thanks and have fun!
- Andrew