This seems to be the most recent thread regarding this issue, so I will tack on here.
I recently just did this change, without any knowledge of Nakman and his involvement with Gamiviti or Ih8mud for that matter. I did come across the Gamiviti site where you can purchase these gears, but being the penny pincher I am, $40 for 2 gears was still a little steep for me. That with the added risk others had of stripping their first set on the 1st attempt at installation could potentially put me at $80 for a fix that was not all that important. So I took the stock mangled gear and recreated it to the best of my measurements in 3D CAD software (Autodesk -Inventor if your curious). I chose one of the dozens of Online 3D printers where you send the file (.stl format) and get your parts. I was able to get 4 gears for just over $20. The actual price per piece was only a couple bucks, and the shipping was the most $. So you could get additional gears for minimal cost increase. Also I received a code to share with others for $10 off their first purchase. I put the gears in, and initial testing and operation seems promising. This method offers the ability to try different materials now available by modern 3D printing. I went with a fiberglass infused nylon suggested for gears by the vendor. You could go with a metal as well, but this would require updating of the 3D file to include the intrior teeth, as the heat up press fit/melt method would not work obviously. Which I would happily do for any guinea pigs wanting to give me the measurements (don’t feel like taking mine back apart)
I would love to share this info to help others, but here is the caveat. When searching for people with this issue and excitingly getting ready to post my first contribution, I came across Nakman and his post with the complete excellently detailed write up of this swap and link to HIS gamiviti website and ability to purchase the same gears I bypassed earlier (
seat parts). Turns out Nakman is a veteran member, Vendor, and extremely knowledgeable and helpful guy (which all of you already know I am sure) who also happens to live in the same city as me. So I feel it would be a very d*ck move of me to potentially take business away from him.
On the other hand, I don’t think these little plastic gears are the pinnacle of his business, so if anyone (particularly experienced members) have an opinion on the matter whether I should post the 3D files and discount link or just shut my yap and let the professional tend to his hard earned followers, I would be happy to oblige. I am only out to try and help and offer the cheapest solution possible to common issues among us. I am not in the business of causing trouble. Thanks All!
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so i have noticed an uptick in members contacting me for the 3D file. Just an FYI, the forum does not seem to allow this file type to be uploaded. So, if you would like the file just message me with your email so that i may send the file. Also, if anyone who does get it and have success, perhaps post your feedback here or elsewhere, especially if you try different materials, I would be interested to know how it turns out. Thanks!
