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=== Waterproofing the axle (driveshaft) === | === Waterproofing the axle (driveshaft) === | ||
Latest revision as of 18:59, 11 July 2025
Introduction
Mechanics
Folding
1. Rover
Designs
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2. Boat / Snowmobile
Idea
Aerosled
With tutorials etc https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4496127
Waterproofing the axle (driveshaft)
Underwater sealing. A rotary shaft seal. Sealed bearing. Stuffing tube. Water channeling. Stuffing box.
The axle passes through an arrangement called a "gland".
- a wide tube filled with discs of material and grease
- a standard lip seal
- magnetic coupling
Marine grease
- https://robotics.stackexchange.com/questions/150/preventing-leaks-in-motor-shafts-for-underwater-bots
- http://www.building-model-boats.com/model-boat-propeller-shaft.html
- https://seaperch.org/resources/library/#build
- https://www.mechanicalseals.net/
- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19670006352/downloads/19670006352.pdf
for submarines and 3d prints, check Making 3D prints actually waterproof https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8x-mjjT8j4
Turning the motor
Use a servo to turn the motor. Eg
