Magentic Geared Fidget Spinner
Source: Thingiverse by walter
The Magentic Geared Fidget Spinner is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by walter. Geared fidget spinner based off of several other designs I've seen, I'm not sure where it originated from. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Geared fidget spinner based off of several other designs I've seen, I'm not sure where it originated from. The bearings are linked so spinning the case around the central bearing spins the outer bearings and vice versa. This one uses magnetic gears instead of traditional gears. Parts: Uses 48 - 4x2 magnets on the gears, more if you also use them to hold the parts together (or you can use glue dots. The magnets on the gears alternate between north and south facing out. Needs 5 - skate bearings (there are two in the center). It'll probably work better with ceramic ball / magnetic steel bearings, but I used normal metal bearings (which are affected by the magnets and only spins for a few seconds). Filament: Atomic Filament Starry Night PLA and Filamentum Vertigo Gray and Rapunzel Silver PLA. …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Magentic Geared Fidget Spinner 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 walter.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by walter, 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.