kylediaz / sprocket

Fusion 360 script that creates a roller chain sprocket based on the chain pitch, number of teeth, and the roller diameter

Sprocket Generator

A python script for Autodesk Fusion 360 that will create a sprocket used for roller chains based off the chain pitch, roller diameter, and the number of teeth on the sprocket.

Originally based off Designing and Drawing a Sprocket, but switched to Instructables How to Draw a Sprocket Gear.

How to use

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Open the Scripts and Add-Ins menu in Fusion.

Click on the green plus sign next to 'My Script'. A file dialogue will appear. Select the sprocket_generator folder.

When run, there will be a dialogue box asking for the parameters.

Note: Not all combinations of values work.

Pressing OK will generate the sprocket