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Ames Windows - Rotatable Floating Frame

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[Created by me back in 2022, but this Thingiverse version was stuck as a draft instead of published for whatever reason.]
I had the idea to try and create a way to easily demo how the Ames Window works.

Here's a video that demonstrates the illusion quite well:
The Magical, Mystical, Mind-bogging Ames Window by CuriosityShow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkVOIJAaWO0&t=10s


Parts:

2x Base (The top and bottom are the same)
1x Hook Disc
1x Hook Disc Crank
1x Shaft
1x Crank
1x Holder Bar
1x Ames Window Two-Sided

~or~ 2x Ames Window One-Sided (and some glue)
2x Pieces of thin, preferably transparent, string-like material (like zip ties or fishing line)

Notes:

Some of the pictures are outdated.
Use a layer height of at least 0.2mm
Please use supports wherever you can.

I tried to make the whole thing work without them, but it's way safer for tolerances if you spend the extra time.
I used the ‘two-sided’ Ames Window for this first print. This model is a little iffy and requires the u
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence
Single piece
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 1/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
Post-processing
Gluing
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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