Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, High Torque 160:1 Compound Planetary Gearbox 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 Gear_Down_For_What, 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.

High Torque 160:1 Compound Planetary Gearbox

Source: Thingiverse by Gear_Down_For_What

The High Torque 160:1 Compound Planetary Gearbox is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Gear_Down_For_What. ####Featured In These YouTube Videos: Intro: Lifting 300LBS & assembly (The anvil actually weighs 160) #####Difficulty - Advanced - I suggest that you try printing one of my. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: High, Torque, 160:1, Compound, Planetary, Gearbox

About this model

####Featured In These YouTube Videos: Intro: Lifting 300LBS & assembly (The anvil actually weighs 160) #####Difficulty - Advanced - I suggest that you try printing one of my other more recent gearsets before attempting to print this one because of the fact that it takes nearly a full spool of plastic to complete. If you have good luck and all the clearances seem right on a smaller gearbox of mine it's more likely that you will not have to print this one twice. #####Scaling - Do not try to make this gearbox smaller unless your using a really tiny nozzle (and super accurate printer) or SLA, the size of the gear teeth on ring gear #2 is already the limiting factor for how much torque it can handle, and if it was much smaller, an FDM printer would not be able to print them decently. #####Torqu…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. High Torque 160:1 Compound Planetary Gearbox 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 Gear_Down_For_What.
Who made this model?: Designed by Gear_Down_For_What, 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.