3D Printed Trekking Poles! #Tinkerfun
Source: MyMiniFactory by Clockspring
The 3D Printed Trekking Poles! #Tinkerfun is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Clockspring. Can you really 3D print trekking poles?! Some of the best ideas come from making ridiculous concepts happen. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Can you really 3D print trekking poles?! Some of the best ideas come from making ridiculous concepts happen. And yes, you can indeed create trekking poles with only a few dollars' in aluminium tubing and some rubber chair feet... and a 3D printer! Read on for the rationale and features of the design, or skip ahead to the printing and assembly instructions... A FEW DESIGN GOALS: Adjustable length. This is the bit that makes things complicated. The pole needs to support the weight of a person down the long axis without being compressed to a shorter length, but while still being easy to adjust. Robust feet. It should be possible to fit standard rubber feet onto the poles, and have force distributed evenly across the feet. Ergonomic handles. The handles should look like handles, and not just t…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. 3D Printed Trekking Poles! #Tinkerfun 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 Clockspring.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Clockspring, 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.