Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Gears in action—three stages. is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by pepemisia, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Gears in action—three stages. 3D printable model by pepemisia

Gears in action—three stages.

Source: Thingiverse by pepemisia

The Gears in action—three stages. is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by pepemisia. Gears in action—three stages. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-29 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Toys & Games

Tags: fidget spinner, fidget spinners, Fidget Toy, gearbox, gears, gears in motion, LEGO, LEGO Technic, Planetary Gear, planetary gears, spiral vase

About this model

Gears in action—three stages. Why keep it simple when you can make it complicated? Based on DeadSchrodinger’s work and my own tweaks, I added the third stage just to make things harder on myself. The gear wheels are 60x15x15 teeth; there are two versions: 0.30 and 0.35 mm spacing between the wheels. At 0.35, it works very well but moves quite a bit from side to side; at 0.30, it moves less from side to side, but starting up is more difficult. When you peel the gears off the plate, they’re a bit stuck together, but you just need to wiggle them sideways to get them off; then you have to spin them for a while to get them moving smoothly, since the adhesive residue isn’t easy to remove. I really like the 80% version because it fits well in the hand, but since the distances between the wheels a…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Gears in action—three stages. is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by pepemisia.
Who made this model?: Designed by pepemisia, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.