Pump Adapter for Duotone Wings and Kites
$3.00 Pump Adapter for Duotone Wings and Kites
3D
Published 2022-04-17T09:55:40+00:00
Watch my video to learn more about this model and how to use it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2brAD-JziSc
Duotone wings and kites use the Airport valve system and the valve plug is not compatible with most pumps. The adapter is not included with the purchase of a wing or kite, so if you had a generic pump and bought a wing, it's possible you can't pump it up and use it until you get an adapter from somewhere.
The adapters have been mostly sold out, so 3D-printing is a good alternative. This is a relatively small part, so it's also a great idea to have some spares in your kit bag even if you have a factory-made adapter for this purpose.
2022-05-21 new part: Adapter_Main_Tapered features a 0.5° draft (taper) to make it fit hoses with a slightly tighter coupling. I bought an Indiana Foil pump and while the hose looks exactly like my old pump hose (and the old hose fits on the new pump), the adapter fit was just too tight. The pump came with a Duotone adapter and that adapter was very tight as well, so it might be a slight manufacturing issue with the hose. I could have fixed this with a bit of sanding, but sanding PLA isn't fun, so I decided to make this alternate version. It's currently only available with built-in supports. Let me know in the comments if you have issues with adapter fit etc.
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For the main part, use PLA and set up the print for maximum strength. These adapters can crack especially when used in cold weather, but this fortunately does not harm the valve, so you just need to print a new adapter if this happens.
I'm including two versions of the main part: one has built-in support structures for FDM printing (recommended) and the other one is just the bare part, so you may have to let the slicing software add supports.
For the ring, use a flexible filament. Cheaper flexible filaments are fine as long as the part is printed hollow and with just one side wall. Use two walls if you are printing with a softer material and the adapter leaks when pumping.
Files are provided in STL and 3MF formats. 3MF is recommended. The parts should be correctly oriented for FDM printing.
| Date published | 17/04/2022 |
| Price | $3.00 |
| Tempo per farlo | 30 - Minuti |
| Quantità di filamento | 10 grams |