Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Rotating Planetary Gear Orb is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" 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 Adam Samaeli, published on MyMiniFactory. 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.

Rotating Planetary Gear Orb 3D printable model by Adam Samaeli

Rotating Planetary Gear Orb

Source: MyMiniFactory by Adam Samaeli

The Rotating Planetary Gear Orb is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Adam Samaeli. Planetary Gear Orb - This is my entry into the Sinterit design competition in the Mechanical/Math Art category. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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67 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-11-04 License: DOWNLOAD-SHARE-MAINTAIN-LICENSE-CREDIT-REMIX-NONCOMMERCIAL · non-commercial

Tags: art, mechanical, planet, space, teeth, time, spin, gear, COG, rotate, Mathart, planetary, orbit, orb, matter

About this model

Planetary Gear Orb - This is my entry into the Sinterit design competition in the Mechanical/Math Art category. Goodluck everyone.May the best design win!! I came up with this idea in my last year of high school. The students in my physics class were assigned to write an interesting made-up story and relate it to Einstein’s theory of relativity. In my story I talked about a magical orb. It had the ability to change time, bend space and manipulate all matter. Any person who held the orb remained unaffected by its mystical powers. This orb consists of 8 moving parts. There are 6 planetary gears and 2 main hemispheres (Top & Bottom). The 6 gears rotate around the sun gear which is fixed to the bottom hemisphere and they are held in place with an external ring gear connected to the top hemisph…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Rotating Planetary Gear Orb 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 Adam Samaeli.
Who made this model?: Designed by Adam Samaeli, 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.