Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign 2022

I've completely redesigned the Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign for 2022. It has been simplified and improved for ease of printing, assembly and use. Please see the new assembly instructions video for detailed instructions for assembling the printed parts.

The dishwashers I've used can generally only be trusted to splash the dishes, so I've used the Planetary Gear Box design as a source for creating a dishwasher sign to confirm it.

It's called the Gear Box Signaler because the dishwasher sign is just one application. The gear ratio is 4:1, so Gear Box Signaler features about a 16th of a circle's constraint for the turret switch in the front, which provides a 1/4 circle turn for the sign. So a 90° turn of the sign provides for displaying the message at opposing quarter sections of the sign disk at top and bottom, or revealing the other pair of opposing quarter disk sections when switched back. Innate friction keeps the switch in place.

Paint the raised text or use permanent markers in the appropriate colors (Red and Green).

I like Sharpie Oil Based paint markers (medium point) because they fill gaps better. If you have a fancy 3D printer, or add-on printing gadgets, you might wish to print colors to layers where the raised text and art begin and end.

Tape a couple of magnets (coin-shaped) to the back to attach it to a dishwasher, or use some fancy double-sided tape, such as Gorilla Tough & Clear, EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, or AlienTape.

Here's a video of a typical installation.

There are now 10 files needed for each Gearbox Signaler Dishwasher Sign. The only part that needs multiple copies is the Planet (small gear). You'll need three of those.

Base

Bevel

Carrier

Cover

Hider

Ring

Lever Nose

Lever Top

Sign

Planet

If you prefer the version without a lever (the gear is rotated by turning the nose of the gear box), you will want to print the Gear Nose and Top instead of Lever Nose and Lever Top. Those are the only two pieces affected by the version difference.

You can also choose for the Sign either the Sign(Splashed), or the Sign(Washed). I'm including a Blank Sign in case you'd like to use the Gearbox Signaler for something other than a Dishwasher sign.

The only files that should be printed with supports are the Ring and the Lever Nose. All files are intended to be printed at .2 mm layer height with at least 2 shells. It may be easier to work with the printed parts if they are printed with PLA+, but regular PLA works fine.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

FlashForge

Printer: 

Creator Pro

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

Yes, but only for two parts, the Ring and the Lever Nose. Only the Ring needs supports if you choose the version with no lever.

Resolution:

.2

Infill: 

20%

Filament: Any brand filament PLA+ or PLA Any color

Notes:

2 or more shells should suffice.

Category: Kitchen & Dining