Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Tiny Mendocino solar motor 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 aeropic, 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.

Tiny Mendocino solar motor 3D printable model by aeropic

Tiny Mendocino solar motor

Source: Thingiverse by aeropic

The Tiny Mendocino solar motor is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by aeropic. I wanted to build the world's smallest 3D printed Mendocino motor: here it is with my best wishes for 2015 ;-) see it running here: The Mendocino motor is a solar-powered light. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,093 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 3 makes Category: Education & Science

Tags: levitation, Magnets, mendocino, motor, solar, solar cell

About this model

I wanted to build the world's smallest 3D printed Mendocino motor: here it is with my best wishes for 2015 ;-) see it running here: The Mendocino motor is a solar-powered light commutated magnetically levitated electric motor. The motor consists of a four-sided rotor block in the middle of a shaft. The shaft is positioned horizontally and has a magnet at each end. The magnets on the shaft provide levitation by repelling magnets in a base under the motor. The rotor block has two sets of windings and a couple of solar cell attached to each winding. When light strikes one of the solar cells, it generates an electric current thus energizing one of the rotor windings. This produces a magnetic field which interacts with the field of the support magnets generating a force perpendicular to the len…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Tiny Mendocino solar motor 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 aeropic.
Who made this model?: Designed by aeropic, 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.