Digital Sundial
Source: Thingiverse by Mojoptix
The Digital Sundial is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Mojoptix. The episode in [ENGLISH]: L'épisode en [FRANCAIS]: Note: To see more inventions and contraptions, suscribe to Mojoptix on Youtube ! ********************************* [ ENGLISH ]. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The episode in [ENGLISH]: L'épisode en [FRANCAIS]: Note: To see more inventions and contraptions, suscribe to Mojoptix on Youtube ! ********************************* [ ENGLISH ] Tadam ! A Sundial displaying the time inside its shadow, with actual digits ! There is a tiny bit of magic inside... No batteries, no motor, no electronics... It's all just a really super-fancy shadow show. The shape of the sundial has been mathematically designed to only let through the right sunrays at the right time/angle. This allows to display the actual time with sunlit digits inside the sundial's shadow. The sundial displays time (with actual digits !!) from 10:00 until 16:00, updating every 20 minutes. You can precisely adjust the displayed time simply by rotating the gnomon (the magic box that displays tim…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Digital Sundial is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 Mojoptix.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Mojoptix, 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.