Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, "Wyrd" Elephant Compliant Mechanism 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 BYU_CMR, 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.

"Wyrd" Elephant Compliant Mechanism 3D printable model by BYU_CMR

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"Wyrd" Elephant Compliant Mechanism

Source: Thingiverse by BYU_CMR

The "Wyrd" Elephant Compliant Mechanism is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by BYU_CMR. A Wyrd mechanism is a compliant mechanism that has motion similar to a double parallel mechanism. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,636 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-15 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 24 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: BYU, byucmr, compliant mechanism, flexible, single print

About this model

A Wyrd mechanism is a compliant mechanism that has motion similar to a double parallel mechanism. The mechanisms are examples of how compliant mechanisms can be used to create specific desired motions. The coupler point rotates but does not translate, as if the point were pinned to ground but it is actually unconstrained. The mechanism workings are disguised by integration with various shapes (in this case, animals). The compliant mechanism topology was developed by the BYU CMR as an illustrative example, and the motion is based on a well known rigid-link mechanism. The term "Wyrd mechanism" was coined by CMR students, and the word "wyrd" is ancestral to the modern "weird" (e.g. see Shakespeare's usage of wyrd in Macbeth).

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. "Wyrd" Elephant Compliant Mechanism 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 BYU_CMR.
Who made this model?: Designed by BYU_CMR, 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.