Galileo escapement clock
Source: MyMiniFactory by Jacques Favre
The Galileo escapement clock is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Jacques Favre. This is my take on Galileo's idea of a pendulum clock. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is my take on Galileo's idea of a pendulum clock. It is inspired from that diagram that can be found on the internet. It is fully functional, runs for an hour or more depending on distance from the ground. And it does have a rewind key! See it live here: It is about 20" heigh, 50 cm,too big big to print, so I made the frame with wood. Steel shafts are 3/16, 5mm would work too, you will need some screws, a couple small bolts, washers, glue... Timming will take some adjusting, i started with a big block of wood, then shaved it down until it worked close to 1 tick per second. The way it is designed make everything adjustable. strat from the top, make sure all wheels move freely. The weight I used is about 1.5 kg, or 3 pounds. The weight, the pendulum, the lenght of the pendulum might var…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Galileo escapement clock is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 Jacques Favre.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Jacques Favre, 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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