CilindroVento Helical Savonius Wind Toy
Source: MakerWorld by VicPupetto
The CilindroVento Helical Savonius Wind Toy is a free printable 3D model from MakerWorld by VicPupetto. Watch the wind do the work with CilindroVento — a print-in-PLA outdoor toy built around a helical Savonius vertical-axis rotor that spins with breeze from any horizontal. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Watch the wind do the work with CilindroVento — a print-in-PLA outdoor toy built around a helical Savonius vertical-axis rotor that spins with breeze from any horizontal direction.What it does CilindroVento is a balcony- and garden-friendly wind spinner: a single-piece helical rotor (two vanes with ~200° twist) turns freely on a vertical axle. Because it’s a Savonius-style vertical-axis design, it catches wind from the side no matter which way the breeze blows.Why it’s useful No batteries, no electronics — just wind. A simple public-utility outdoor toy for ages 5+ that turns a balcony railing or garden stake into a moving kinetic piece.What’s included (4 pieces)Rotor — Ø72 × H120 mm, blade thickness 2.8 mm, one-piece helicalAxle — constant Ø5.0 mm tube, H≈149.5 mm (no flange)Base — Ø100 × …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. CilindroVento Helical Savonius Wind Toy is free to download from MakerWorld. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MakerWorld" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MakerWorld, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by VicPupetto.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by VicPupetto, published on MakerWorld. 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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