Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, kinetic sculpture 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 Parkinbot, 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.

kinetic sculpture 3D printable model by Parkinbot

kinetic sculpture

Source: Thingiverse by Parkinbot

The kinetic sculpture is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Parkinbot. During my last visit to the Futurium in Berlin, I discovered an exciting art object, a kind of bowl, made up of an abundance of dodecahedrons, which seemed to kind of roll down. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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35 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-23 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Education & Science

Tags: dodecahedron, Fibonacci spiral, golden angle, golden cu, golden cut, moving part, sculpture

About this model

During my last visit to the Futurium in Berlin, I discovered an exciting art object, a kind of bowl, made up of an abundance of dodecahedrons, which seemed to kind of roll down within the object like stones roll down a hill. Apparently it was a 3D print. But how did the movement come about? When trying to take a video of it, I noticed a dark bar crossing the screen that strongly pointed to a synchronization artifact and revealed the secret: a cleverly composed optical illusion created by a strobe light on a spinning object with corresponding structures forming the animation sequences.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. kinetic sculpture 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 Parkinbot.
Who made this model?: Designed by Parkinbot, 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.