A Prototype design for a hooded flywheel. The intention of this design is to allow users to be able to manually slide a sheet of polycarbonate to find key angles needed for launching a 12.7cm ball from a variety of distances away from a target. 

Key features:

1. adjustable "hood" with a sheet of 1.5mm polycarbonate. This polycarbonate can be slid back and forth inside of the channel to change the angle of the hood
2. hood angles from 0 - 70 degrees. 3d printed notches every 5 degrees to aid with angle finding
3. Ball Compresison of 6.5mm
4. Removeable back "cross braces" depending on what angle you're testing

The design uses:

• 1,5mm polycarbonate
• 3d printed "slots" for support. These could be made from any material, though I'd suggest PETG or PCTG. 
• 4mm multiplex side plates. These could be 3d printed as well, or CNC'd out of polycarbonate, though I'd suggest you cut some holes in to not use so much material. 
• m4 bolts are used to clamp the side plates, 3d-printed channels, and cross braces. 
• I'd suggest a bare motor 6K RPM motor with this. 

Note: the STEP files are uploaded in a .zip folder. You must first unzip the folder in order to import the file into your CAD program of choice.

Autodesk Fusion 360

1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, open Fusion 360.

2. Click the "Show Data Panel" icon in the upper-left corner (it looks like a grid/waffle).

3. Navigate to your desired project and folder.

4. Click the "Upload" button.

5. Select the .step or .stp file from your computer and click "Open."

6. Once the upload is complete, the file will appear in your Data Panel, ready to be inserted into your design.

Detailed Instructions

Onshape

1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, log in to your Onshape account.

2. From the "Documents" page, click the "Create" button and select "Import files...".

3. Alternatively, inside an existing document, click the "+" icon in the bottom-left corner and select "Import."

4. Select the .step or .stp file from your computer.

5. Choose your desired import options in the dialog box.

6. The imported file will appear as a new tab in your document.

Detailed Instructions

SolidWorks

1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, open SolidWorks.

2. Go to "File" > "Open."

3. In the "Open" dialog box, change the file type to "STEP files (*.step, *.stp)."

4. Navigate to and select the STEP file you wish to import.

5. Click "Open."

6. SolidWorks may prompt you to run "Import Diagnostics" to check for and fix any potential issues with the imported geometry. It is recommended to do so.

Detailed Instructions