Shake Table V5
Source: Thingiverse by barty3d
The Shake Table V5 is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by barty3d. Mark V upgrade 3/9/18. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
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 electric screwdriver or cordless drill. This upgrade adds proper bearings as plastic on plastic galls at high speed; replaces pivot pins with brass ones removing failures of locking pins and improves the rotating lock pins that hold the platen in place without the need for binder clips. I have added an exploded diagram to explain the layout and ease assembly. Bearings are readily available on line and not too expensive. Also dwgs of the brass parts ar…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Shake Table V5 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 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.
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