Retro Sphericons
Source: MyMiniFactory by MakeAnything
The Retro Sphericons is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by MakeAnything. This awe inspiring geometry is known as a sphericon. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This awe inspiring geometry is known as a sphericon. It has a single continuous surface that makes it roll along a very curious wobbly path. This is my 'retro' variation, including a hexasphericon (typeA) and an antihexasphericon (typeB). Download includes a split version optimized for FDM printing. The center connector piece may need to be scaled down 1 or 2 percent depending on your printer... or you can just glue the halves together. Print 2 identical halves, just offset 60 degrees when you stick them together. This can be printed with a 5% infill, but the heavier it is, the better it tends to roll, so a solid copperfill version would be pretttty cool ;) Scale however you'd like Pictured model printed in Fillamentum Extrafill PLA See my video of these in action here
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Retro Sphericons is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by MakeAnything.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by MakeAnything, published on MyMiniFactory. 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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