Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Shishi Odoshi "Deer Scarer" Japanese Water Fountain - Fully Working 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 jelson, 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.

Shishi Odoshi "Deer Scarer" Japanese Water Fountain - Fully Working 3D printable model by jelson

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Source: Thingiverse by jelson

The Shishi Odoshi "Deer Scarer" Japanese Water Fountain - Fully Working is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jelson. I was recently in the Portland Japanese Garden where I saw a pleasant Shishi Odoshi fountain. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: fountain, Japanese, kinetic, kinetic scuplture, Shishi Odoshi, water

About this model

I was recently in the Portland Japanese Garden where I saw a pleasant Shishi Odoshi fountain. It fills with water until it tips over and dumps the water out, making a noise that's meant to scare away deer that might otherwise eat your meticulously manicured garden. I was inspired to try to create a miniaturized, indoor-scale version, complete with pump and reservoir so it really works - right on your desk! The basic theory of operation is simple: the main tube is weighted below the hinge and hollow above the hinge. Though the top is longer than the bottom, it still weighs less than the bottom when it's empty, so the tube sits upright. As the top of the tube fills with water, it eventually weighs more than the bottom, upsetting the balance and tipping over. The water spills out, the tube ri…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Shishi Odoshi "Deer Scarer" Japanese Water Fountain - Fully Working 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 jelson.
Who made this model?: Designed by jelson, 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.