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Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner

by Balazs · Other Toys & Games

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A compact print-in-place planetary gear that works as a smooth fidget spinner.The model features real involute gear profiles with a herringbone tooth pattern for quiet, balanced rotation.No supports, single-color print, and fully functional straight off the bed — no assembly required.Uses minimal material (~26 g PLA) and takes about 1h 45m to print. FeaturesReal involute tooth geometry for smooth meshingHerringbone gears eliminate axial forcesPrint-in-place, no supports or bearingsWorks as a mechanical fidget spinnerLightweight and fast to printIf the gears feel tight after printing, gently free them by rotating side to side. Boost Me

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which 3D printer is suitable for Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner?

Any FDM printer should handle Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 50 mm is recommended.

Does Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner need supports when printing?

Nope — Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.

How long does it take to print Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner?

According to the design notes, Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner takes approximately 1 hours to print at standard settings (0.2 mm layer height, 15% infill). Actual print time varies based on your printer speed, layer height, and infill density.

What file format is Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner available in?

Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through MakerWorld.

Is Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner free to download?

Yes, Herringbone Planetary Gears Fidget Spinner is available as a free download through MakerWorld. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.

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