Flap Lever

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Though you guys might be interested in my take on a flap lever detent, it's 3D printed from carbon fibre re-enforced polymer.

If anyone would like the files to print one let me know.

Ken

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How much would you charge to make me one? I dont have any way to print one.

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As CloudDancer shows there are plenty of outfits that will print stuff for you, another is 3D Hubs. I would have to charge about £50 (Sterling) plus shipping to cover my time and materials. 

I will post the files into the Files section with some notes later today. 

Ken

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I like this. It looks great. Any possibility of adding two more flap positions? Between zero and half and another between half and full? I added two more positions to my homemade Zenith flap handle and made it much more usable. I known my Avid doesn't have a real big flap range anyways. Just thought I would ask. 

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Possible NorthIdahoAvidFlyer, if I get a moment I'll do it. No promises though, I'm a bit busy having fun:rolleyes:

Ken

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Files now posted in the Files section

Ken

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OK NorthIdahoAvidFlyer it's raining here so I can't go flying so I've added a version with 5 positions which should result in 3 degree of flap per.

Ken

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Ken,

Excellent design and great that you're so willing to modify and share! Thanks!!

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KenKelso you rock!  I really appreciate it. Wish I had your abilities. Thanks again for sharing and being willing to make changes. 

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awesome that you did this. i have a printer but dont trust plastic enough. But im planning on eventually finding something like a small car emergency brake or making something that gives me multiple flap options

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I’m looking into having one printed for me.  I’ll let you guys know who I use and how much it cost me. Thanks again 

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If you don’t trust plastic (polymers) then the files could be used to CNC machine the parts from aluminium. 

Ken

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I wouldn't worry about the plastic.  There is almost no load on the plastic and if it were to fail, you are in the same situation you are now without the plastic.  I imaginr PLA would be more than strong enough but I would prefer something that can take a bit more heat.  Will this work on a Kitfox?  I haven't been in this game long enough to know the differences between the Kitfox and the AvidFlyer.

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