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The Counterintuitive Gear fidget

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DescriptionPDFWhile playing with gear design again, I thought I could add a second row of planets (or are these moons?) to get some interesting behavior:If you lock the ring in position and rotate the sun gear, the planets rotate in the other direction around the sun.If you hold the sun gear steady and rotate the ring, the planets move in the same direction as the ring, but a bit faster than the ring.Also try the little hand crank (or two) for a bit more fun →Printing:0.4mm nozzle, random seam placement, otherwise standard settings.I also used archimedean chords top&bottom infill.This is a print-in-place model, no assembly is needed, but a well-tuned printer.
Category
2D Art
Source
MakerWorld
Published
Updated
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 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
50 mm (Small)
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for The Counterintuitive Gear fidget?
Any FDM printer should handle The Counterintuitive Gear fidget 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 The Counterintuitive Gear fidget need supports when printing?
Nope — The Counterintuitive Gear fidget is print-in-place, so it comes off the bed ready to use. No supports, no assembly.
What file format is The Counterintuitive Gear fidget available in?
The Counterintuitive Gear fidget 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 The Counterintuitive Gear fidget free to download?
Yes, The Counterintuitive Gear fidget 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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