Tourbillon Desk Toy
Source: Thingiverse by kevinchen1992
The Tourbillon Desk Toy is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by kevinchen1992. This is a tourbillon desk toy that I designed and 3d printed. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a tourbillon desk toy that I designed and 3d printed. It uses the internal spring from a retractable badge reel as the mainspring, and can run for around four and a half minutes. Video (with assembly): WARNING: I designed this with tolerances specifically for my own 3d printer and filament. The mechanism is a bit finnicky; if you're looking for something that prints and works out-of-the-box, I would recommend trying other tourbillon models that have been tested and iterated on for different printers. Hopefully this is still useful as a reference though! The fusion360 files are available at: Unfortunately I can't find the exact badge reel I used, but it was similar to: The one linked above has some differences: - Slightly smaller diameter (may need to glue the RachetGear.stl part) -…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Tourbillon Desk Toy 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 kevinchen1992.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by kevinchen1992, 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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