Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style III is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" 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 gzumwalt, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style III

Source: MyMiniFactory by gzumwalt

The Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style III is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by gzumwalt. "Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style III" is the third "perpetual motion machine" in my series of Mr. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: ultimaker, illusion, autodesk, Fusion360, Perpetual-Motion

About this model

"Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style III" is the third "perpetual motion machine" in my series of Mr. da Vinci's "overbalanced wheel" models, the latest two designed for a classroom environment. I was asked to create these two new additions (plus a few more) in order to inspire classroom discussion of Mr. da Vinci's work, and was excited to convert his two dimensional designs into these stylized three dimensional models for the classroom! As in my previous version "Perpetual Motion Davinci Style II", "perpetual motion" begins when the model is tilted backwards causing a magnet to activate a reed switch which in turn activates a motor that turns the overbalanced wheel via a rubber band transmission. And "perpetual motion" ends when either the battery expires, the rubber band breaks, the motor g…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Perpetual Motion da Vinci Style III is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by gzumwalt.
Who made this model?: Designed by gzumwalt, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.