Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Shake Table V5 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 barty3d, 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.

Shake Table V5 3D printable model by barty3d

Shake Table V5

Source: Thingiverse by barty3d

The Shake Table V5 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by barty3d. Tweaked 2/10/19 - Clarified dwgs, added customized supports to drive shaft - better than standard supports. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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236 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 1 makes Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: DiscoverE, education, Engineers Week, Seismic, Shake Table

About this model

Tweaked 2/10/19 - Clarified dwgs, added customized supports to drive shaft - better than standard supports. Lay triangular support flat on table. These supports can be snapped off afterwards with pliers. Also please note: this is really tough little table but the drive shaft is prone to fatigue where the hex meets the round shaft - I have printed this in Bridge Nylon in my latest iteration - which although it is more flexible is probably also tougher. Mark V upgrade 3/9/18. The application: Students build towers from spaghetti and marshmallows then see if they can take the seismic forces from this little table. Upper table oscillates on 4 parallelogram arms, two of which are driven by a cranks. Cranks in turn are attached to a drive shaft with a 1/4" hexagon allowing it to be rotated by an…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Shake Table V5 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 barty3d.
Who made this model?: Designed by barty3d, 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.