Galileo's Pendulum Clock
Source: Thingiverse by ZombieCat
The Galileo's Pendulum Clock is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by ZombieCat. This is a functional model of the pendulum clock said to have been designed by Galileo. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a functional model of the pendulum clock said to have been designed by Galileo. This is designed to be used as a historical teaching model for hands-on student interaction but I make no claims of its historical accuracy. I simply made it based on his drawings. Students learn about gears and gearing, stored energy (through the rubber band), the escapement mechanism, and the properties of the pendulum. The pendulum in this clock is designed to enable students to explore how weight and length impact period by making it easy for students to move washers or large nuts along notches on the pendulum (full length and half-way up).
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Galileo's Pendulum Clock is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 ZombieCat.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by ZombieCat, 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.
