Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, One Plate Mechanical Clock is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by A26, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

One Plate Mechanical Clock 3D printable model by A26

One Plate Mechanical Clock

Source: Thingiverse by A26

The One Plate Mechanical Clock is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by A26. I designed this clock so that all parts comfortably fit within a 180mm x 180mm square. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,477 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-29 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 14 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: clock, clockwork, escapement, escapement pallet, gears, Mechanical Clock, time

About this model

I designed this clock so that all parts comfortably fit within a 180mm x 180mm square. Just hit print and in about 6 hours, you will have everything you need for a functional weight-driven mechanical clock. It was a fun exercise in minimalism and a test of my printer's fine detail capabilities. In addition to the plastic, the clock requires the following: 1 x 200mm 3mm diameter shaft 1 x ~75mm 3mm diameter shaft 1 x ~45mm 2mm diameter shaft 3 x RC Helicopter bearings 6x3x3 (or 6x2.5x3) 1 x 450g weight 8 x coins - I'm overseas with foreign coinage, but quarters should work ~3m string - I'm using 550 cord guts since that is all that I currently have available 2 x nails to mount it to the wall. It can run 1.3 years on a single wind provided you mount it above the Mariana Trench, but on my wal…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. One Plate Mechanical Clock is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link 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 A26.
Who made this model?: Designed by A26, 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.