Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Print-in-Place Kaleidocycle 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 ecoiras, 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.

Print-in-Place Kaleidocycle 3D printable model by ecoiras

Print-in-Place Kaleidocycle

Source: Thingiverse by ecoiras

The Print-in-Place Kaleidocycle is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by ecoiras. A kaleidocycle that prints-in-place! No need to assemble anything; the kaleidocycle comes out of the printer bed ready to use. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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4,988 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-11 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 60 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: kaleidocycle, nosupport, no support, Print-in-place, printinplace, print in place, supportless

About this model

A kaleidocycle that prints-in-place! No need to assemble anything; the kaleidocycle comes out of the printer bed ready to use. And it prints without supports as well. The models shown in the photos were printed in PLA. Print at 0.2mm layer resolution or better (the blue one is printed at 0.3mm layer resolution and it doesn't move smoothly). The purple and white are 0.2mm prints and the pink one is a 0.1mm print--the three of them work perfectly well. I have uploaded two versions of the thing. If in doubt or in a hurry, print the "PrintInPlace_Kaleydocycle.STL" at 0.2mm layer resolution in PLA and you'll be happy. You can use the "tight" STL version if you have a good printer (*); your resulting kaleidocycle will have slightly better mechanical properties. The only difference between this "…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Print-in-Place Kaleidocycle 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 ecoiras.
Who made this model?: Designed by ecoiras, 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.