Digital Sundial 3D printable model by Mojoptix

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.

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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.

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