3D Printed Protective Sleeve for the Maker Buoy Glacial Lake Water Level Monitoring Buoy
Description
The Maker Buoy is a low cost and open source sensor that was originally designed to study surface ocean currents. More information about the Maker Buoy can be found at the following links: https://www.makerbuoy.com https://github.com/wjpavalko/Maker-Buoy This dataset includes a .STL file that can be used to print a sleeve for the Maker Buoy if additional protection from impact is required. The dimensions of the Maker Buoy exceed those of most 3D print beds so the .STL file includes one half of the buoy.
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Steps to reproduce
Print in PETG with 30% infill to provide sufficient strength and buoyancy. The sleeve design is symmetric. Print this part twice and assemble it using 6 M6 bolts. The M6 bolt holes at the base of the sleeve are used to secure the sleeve to the Maker Buoy. Drill 2 corresponding holes in the PVC stabilizer of the Maker Buoy. If you are deploying in an area where the buoy may become stranded, you might need to add a small amount of ballast to the bottom of the PVC stabilizer. Always check the buoyancy of the entire assembly before deploying.