Open/Closed Sign
Source: Thingiverse by Quintox303
The Open/Closed Sign is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Quintox303. Inspired by Ikeda Yosuke's open/close sign design which relies on gravity and relatively frictionless joints, I decided to design one using planetary gears to drive the movement. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Inspired by Ikeda Yosuke's open/close sign design which relies on gravity and relatively frictionless joints, I decided to design one using planetary gears to drive the movement of the letters. An animation of the transition can be seen here: The model has now been updated to include the "d" in closed but the video is of an older version. Video of movement and assembly will be uploaded soon. The gears are made to snap fit onto their respective axles, tolerances for rotational and press fit parts have been confirmed and should work well with a properly calibrated printer. Updated 24/3/17: - D in "closed" has finally been added to the design. Using the joiner.stl piece, the letter d should lay perfectly over the top of the c and the l. First glue the joiner to your gear_right in the correct …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Open/Closed Sign 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 Quintox303.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Quintox303, 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.
