Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Magnet Mobil is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by kkschulz_dti, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Magnet Mobil 3D printable model by kkschulz_dti

Magnet Mobil

Source: Thingiverse by kkschulz_dti

The Magnet Mobil is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by kkschulz_dti. Summary The Magnet Mobil is a 3D-printable recreation of a simple electromagnetic vehicle originally supplied with the German YPS children’s magazine in 1980. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: education, electromagnet, fly wheel, magnet mobil, openscad, parametric design, physics, pulse motor, reed switch, science project, stem, YPS

About this model

Summary The Magnet Mobil is a 3D-printable recreation of a simple electromagnetic vehicle originally supplied with the German YPS children’s magazine in 1980. Watch the completed Magnet Mobil driving: YouTube video Its mechanism remains completely visible. Permanent magnets around the flywheel operate a reed switch, which briefly connects two AA batteries to a hand-wound electromagnet. The resulting magnetic pulses keep the flywheel turning, while a rubber-band belt transfers its rotation to one of the road wheels. The Magnet Mobil Mk II has been successfully built and driven. The demonstrated configuration uses: - An approximately 460-turn, 4 Ω electromagnet - Approximately 20 m of 0.3 mm enamelled copper wire - An 8 mm × 30 mm ferromagnetic core - Two AA batteries in series, providing …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Magnet Mobil is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link 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 kkschulz_dti.
Who made this model?: Designed by kkschulz_dti, 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.