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Planetary Gear Spinner

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This project is a compact, hand-held fidget spinner based on a classical planetary (or epicyclic) gear system. The entire assembly was designed for 3D printing and print-in-place assembly of the core mechanism.Mechanical Components:Ring Gear: The outer black casing, which features internal teeth. The exterior is textured with a helical gear pattern for enhanced ergonomics and aesthetic appeal.Sun Gear: The central gear, which is integrated into the orange planet carrier in this design.Planet Gears (x6): Six smaller gears that mesh simultaneously with the sun gear and the outer ring gear.Planet Carrier: The orange structure that holds the axles of the six planet gears, allowing them to orbit the sun gear.Principle of Operation:The spinner demonstrates a fundamental principle of planetary gearsets. By holding one component stationary (e.g., the outer ring gear) and applying torque to another (the planet carrier), you create a smooth, high-speed rotational motion. The gear interactions pr
Category
Engineering
Source
MakerWorld
Published
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What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence
Why?
print-in-place design
Print-in-place
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 1/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Post-processing
Sanding
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Planetary Gear Spinner?
Any FDM printer should handle Planetary Gear 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 Planetary Gear Spinner need supports when printing?
Nope — Planetary Gear Spinner is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.
What file format is Planetary Gear Spinner available in?
Planetary Gear 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 Planetary Gear Spinner free to download?
Yes, Planetary Gear 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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