2D Spring Generator
Source: Thingiverse by scanlime
The 2D Spring Generator is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by scanlime. This is a parametric OpenSCAD script for generating two-dimensional springs. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a parametric OpenSCAD script for generating two-dimensional springs. This is the same basic idea that many of the wobble arrestors and snap-in parts use: long, thin plastic segments that are designed to flex a bit. I just generalized the concept a bit. These springs seem relatively sturdy, and they can be used along the XY plane, or (less ideally) along the Z axis. You can make the springs stiffer and stronger by making them thicker (taller). Adjust the spring constant by changing the total length of the spring, either by adjusting the radii of the inner/outer circles, or by changing the arc angle of the springs. Depending on the quality and calibration of your printer, you may or may not be able to make the springs thin enough that they turn into a single plastic filament. When I …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. 2D Spring Generator 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 scanlime.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by scanlime, 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.
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