Conical Wheel - Snap In Place
Source: Thingiverse by cnatale
The Conical Wheel - Snap In Place is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by cnatale. I made this messing around in Fusion 360 one night and found it to be surprisingly durable, with good spin characteristics. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I made this messing around in Fusion 360 one night and found it to be surprisingly durable, with good spin characteristics. Beyond that, I appreciate its aesthetics. The "conical wheel box" file is the box that the wheel snaps in place with. The wheels themselves have a bit of "give" along the cut lines, and the box itself should bend slightly when pulled apart so you can slide the wheel into place. The three part version of the wheel doesn't have the cut lines so you'll have to rely on the flexibility of the box itself. After that, spin until your heart is content. It makes an excellent fidget toy. I'm excited to see if people are able to use it for robotics or r/c as well. Here's a fun example use: turning your micro-quadcopter into a flying unicycle! Printing: I've included a few differ…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Conical Wheel - Snap In Place 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 cnatale.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by cnatale, 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.
