Water wheel with drink can water supply tank 3D printable model by Joshua Neil Arthur
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Water wheel with drink can water supply tank

Source: MyMiniFactory by Joshua Neil Arthur

The Water wheel with drink can water supply tank is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Joshua Neil Arthur. Repurpose your used 250 mL ‘slim’ drink can as the water supply tank [or use the new printable tank file] in this fully functional 3D printed water wheel model.    Inspired by. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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732 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-09-17 License: DOWNLOAD-SHARE-MAINTAIN-LICENSE-CREDIT-NOREMIX-NONCOMMERCIAL-EXC · non-commercial 1 makes

Tags: gears, waterwheel, 250mlcan, stampmill

About this model

Repurpose your used 250 mL ‘slim’ drink can as the water supply tank [or use the new printable tank file] in this fully functional 3D printed water wheel model.    Inspired by #FuelingInnovation, I wanted to look back at an ancient innovation that had a profound and lasting impact on human civilisation: the humble water wheel. For thousands of years, this technology has enabled us to harness the energy in a flowing stream or river to accomplish a variety of tasks that would otherwise require hard manual labour.  In this model, I use a mechanism for converting the rotation of the water wheel into vertical up-down motion, known as a camshaft. This design replicates a stamp mill, which was used for crushing ore in the process of extracting useful minerals from mined rock (read more: The camsh…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Water wheel with drink can water supply tank 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 Joshua Neil Arthur.
Who made this model?
Designed by Joshua Neil Arthur, 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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