Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Antenna rotator with worm gear and integrated BB ball bearings 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 NePe0, 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.

Antenna rotator with worm gear and integrated BB ball bearings 3D printable model by NePe0

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Antenna rotator with worm gear and integrated BB ball bearings

Source: Thingiverse by NePe0

The Antenna rotator with worm gear and integrated BB ball bearings is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by NePe0. This is a worm gearbox rotator thing with integrated BB ball bearings for making antenna rotators for light weight antennas. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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171 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-09-26 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: Antenna Rotator, bearing, gearbox, nema17, rotator, worm drive, worm gear

About this model

This is a worm gearbox rotator thing with integrated BB ball bearings for making antenna rotators for light weight antennas. The design is based on the "Almostly customizable BB bearing generator" by Hoshiimiki: The gears are made with the "Helical Gear Plus" free Fusion 360 plugin by Ortus Lab: ID: 40.4mm (the 0.4mm is for tolerance) OD: 65mm Gear ratio: 40:1 Requires a lot of 6mm PLA BB ball, a nema17 motor, 3xM3 16mm screws and some super glue. Fusion 360 design files are included if you want to customize ex. the motor holder. There are also stls&f3d file for a EM-462 stepper motor that i scrapped from an old Epson ink jet printer. Assembly: 1. Print the rotator_outer and rotator_inner parts 2. Put it together and fill it with the BB balls, make sure to leave one ball out for smoth oper…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Antenna rotator with worm gear and integrated BB ball bearings 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 NePe0.
Who made this model?: Designed by NePe0, 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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