Olde-worlde Weight Clock - Revised
Source: Thingiverse by retrofluffyboy
The Olde-worlde Weight Clock - Revised is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by retrofluffyboy. As part of the thingiverse MakerEd2 Challenge I decided to design a 3D printable clock. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
As part of the thingiverse MakerEd2 Challenge I decided to design a 3D printable clock. I chose to design a clock which included a wide range of educational functions ranging from teaching children the time, to concepts of stored energy, inertia, gearing, leverage and many of the concepts in Newtonian physics. As such this clock provides a visual and hands-on demonstration of a wide range of engineering and physics concepts that would be useful in the classroom. The clock has been designed with ease of construction and cost in mind, as such specialized parts have been kept to a minimum, with the few specialized parts required being easily and cheaply obtainable. I've revised the rear chassis and the escapement wheel shaft to make the clock much deeper and thus preventing the weights from h…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Olde-worlde Weight Clock - Revised 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 retrofluffyboy.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by retrofluffyboy, 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.
