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Planetary fidget spinner
by SteDo
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Low friction design with sufficient play to run very easily, just like a fidget spinner.
It doesn´t require any additional parts such as bearings and prints as one part.
I play with this a lot while working on my PC, it´s kind of relaxing.
Gear data:
Module: 1.7mm, Pressure angle: 40 degrees, Helix angle: 40 degrees, Height: 16mm
Teeth: 33, 12, 9
(I created this using a home-made parametric solution in Fusion 360, not a plug-in)
The sun gear tightly fits a 6mm hex key.
If you scale it down (50% shown on photo) you might want to reduce the horizontal expansion in your slicer tool to adjust the gaps and ensure smooth running.
UPDATE (February 2, 2021):
Finger rest added. Print 2 and plug them in for more comfortable spinning.
UPDATE (June 28, 2023):
New version with improved gears and tolerances
HAVE FUN and consider sharing your make with the community!
It doesn´t require any additional parts such as bearings and prints as one part.
I play with this a lot while working on my PC, it´s kind of relaxing.
Gear data:
Module: 1.7mm, Pressure angle: 40 degrees, Helix angle: 40 degrees, Height: 16mm
Teeth: 33, 12, 9
(I created this using a home-made parametric solution in Fusion 360, not a plug-in)
The sun gear tightly fits a 6mm hex key.
If you scale it down (50% shown on photo) you might want to reduce the horizontal expansion in your slicer tool to adjust the gaps and ensure smooth running.
UPDATE (February 2, 2021):
Finger rest added. Print 2 and plug them in for more comfortable spinning.
UPDATE (June 28, 2023):
New version with improved gears and tolerances
HAVE FUN and consider sharing your make with the community!
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