Tempest Reproduction Spinner Progress

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Among the many reproduction controllers I've been working on, the Tempest spinner has received little attention with regard to my time as well as any updates. The little bit of time I spend on it on occasion seems to have added up. To date, I've completed the shaft, the flywheel and the flywheel cap. I just started on the encoder wheel, frame and knob.

I just noticed that the knob I am taking measurements from is a reproduction part made by an unknown source. The only reason I noticed is because it only has one set screw. I need to find an OEM knob, hopefully one that's NOS as well. :)

Anyhow, here are the parts I am working on right now in solidworks model form:

spinnerknob01.jpg


spinnerknob02.jpg


spinnerframe01.jpg


spinnerencoder01.jpg


The frame is setup to utilize ball bearings instead of the original polymer sleeve bearings. No more BBBbbBbBuuuuurrr!! I wanted to get some real feedback from people on that idea. It wont' change the feel much, but the spinner will keep going far longer than it was ever meant to.

Has anyone ever applied a surface texture in solidworks? I'm looking for some help on that topic.

Thanks

Dave
 
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The frame is setup to utilize ball bearings instead of the original polymer sleeve bearings. No more BBBbbBbBuuuuurrr!! I wanted to get some real feedback from people on that idea. It wont' change the feel much, but the spinner will keep going far longer than it was ever meant to.

I think that's a great idea to be honest. No, not factory... but it's how it should be. Kind of like the Omega Race ORDs module... makes the game a whole lot more fun. :)
 
If the bushings are already available, I guess I can agree with the upgrade.

Dave, I have a knob, but it is used and probably a bit worn. If you can't find a better one, let me know and I will send it down to you.
 
Bearings would be a great alternative. Replacing the bushings doesn't seem to keep it spinning perfectly for long. You know how kids love to spinnnnnnnnnn that sucker.

I think I'm more excited about getting a perfect knob again. (I know, that's what she said)

The edges on all I've seen are broken off. Haven't seen an unbroken one since bitd.

Nice work.
 
Among the many reproduction controllers I've been working on, the Tempest spinner has received little attention with regard to my time as well as any updates. The little bit of time I spend on it on occasion seems to have added up. To date, I've completed the shaft, the flywheel and the flywheel cap. I just started on the encoder wheel, frame and knob.

I just noticed that the knob I am taking measurements from is a reproduction part made by an unknown source. The only reason I noticed is because it only has one set screw. I need to find an OEM knob, hopefully one that's NOS as well. :)

Anyhow, here are the parts I am working on right now in solidworks model form:

spinnerknob01.jpg


spinnerknob02.jpg


spinnerframe01.jpg


spinnerencoder01.jpg


The frame is setup to utilize ball bearings instead of the original polymer sleeve bearings. No more BBBbbBbBuuuuurrr!! I wanted to get some real feedback from people on that idea. It wont' change the feel much, but the spinner will keep going far longer than it was ever meant to.

Has anyone ever applied a surface texture in solidworks? I'm looking for some help on that topic.

Thanks

Dave


Looks great! I need a knob right now!

Saltbreez
 
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