{"product_id":"cat-wheel-low-material-and-hardware-cost","title":"Cat Wheel - Low Material and Hardware Cost","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have wanted to print a cat wheel for a long time, but I always run into the same problem: cost! All the wheel designs out there seem to come with some sort of large expense, whether it be the cost of the files, using tons of hardware, or requiring an absolute boatload of filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI decided to try and make the most affordable version. The ways I reduced costs were threefold:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe files are free!\u003c\/strong\u003e I understand why people have to charge for files, as making and maintaining this stuff takes a lot of effort, and designers deserve to be compensated for their work. I made this for myself, so it didn't cost me anything extra to post it online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many designs I've seen require 80-100+ fasteners. My design uses just 8. Yes, that's right! Only 8 bolts, along with nuts, washers, and bearings. All the hardware can be bought for $30 or less if you shop around. You also don't need roller-skate\/scooter wheels*, as they are printed. The large running wheel itself is glued together, eliminating the need for large amounts of screws or bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many designs I've seen are made to look sleek and modern but end up using a lot of filament. One design I saw used over 9kg! My design is made to be as light and easy to print as possible. The wheel is a simple tongue-and-groove design with a thickness of just 8mm on the track and a reinforcing rim that also acts as the connecting system for the wheel segments. The base is a skeletal frame design that uses very little material while remaining incredibly strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardware Required:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x M6 x 25mm bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x M6 x 50mm bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x M6 lock nuts (nylock recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16x M6 flat washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x 608 size ball bearings (can use skate bearings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Usage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour material usage will vary depending on your print settings, but this is what I used:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLA = 3.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLA = 580g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Hubs (x4):\u003c\/strong\u003e PLA = 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Tires (x4):\u003c\/strong\u003e TPU = 160g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Bushings (x8):\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS = 4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Required Materials:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpet, felt, or fabric for running surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact cement, carpet tape, or spray glue for carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCA glue for assembling running wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(optional) Anti-slip feet for bottom of frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Wheel Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 walls, 15% infill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 walls, 20% infill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Hubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 walls, 20% infill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 walls, 100% infill** \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Bushings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 walls, 100% infill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrinted Parts Quantities:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Wheel Track Sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Wheel Rim Sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Frames:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Frame Cross Brace:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Hubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller Wheel Bushings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Outside Diameter :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1028.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Inside Diameter :\u003c\/strong\u003e 971.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Track Inside Diameter :\u003c\/strong\u003e 992mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1039.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1028.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 195mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Roller Skate Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e A user on Printables said 63mm Roller Skate Wheels will fit. I have not confirmed this myself so try at your own risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e**Additional Tire Print Settings: \u003c\/strong\u003efor best results\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen Printing tires I recommend using Concentric Patterns for Infill and Top\/Bottom Shells. I also Recommend printing tires one at a time or Using print by object to prevent stringing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddons\/Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/models\/880058\"\u003eShroud for Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRunning Wheel Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000875172\/design\/2024-12-13_xkp3qyvw5n7b.png\" alt=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBase Frame Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000875172\/design\/2024-12-13_qz2eq66ldwn6.png\" alt=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoller Wheel Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000000875172\/design\/2024-12-13_b82nrrsr7bxr.png\" alt=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATTENTION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse at your own risk!\u003c\/strong\u003e By downloading and\/or recreating these files, you agree that the original creator accepts no liability whatsoever for injury, death, or damage to persons, pets, or property caused directly or indirectly by the use of these files for any purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by SPEKERDUDE on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67391087640880,"sku":null,"price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_b4343be5-8daf-42c4-a7cf-d57abaceeec0.jpg?v=1784741161","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/cat-wheel-low-material-and-hardware-cost","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}