Spherical Gears CV joint
Source: Thingiverse by 3dMakerKing69
The Spherical Gears CV joint is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by 3dMakerKing69. I made this as to see if this mechanism could've been used for my mechanical snake design, but it ended up being too bulky and not quite reliable, so I went with a simple UV. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I made this as to see if this mechanism could've been used for my mechanical snake design, but it ended up being too bulky and not quite reliable, so I went with a simple UV joint for that. These are basically two spur gears that their teeth profiles got sweep toward the center of an arch or a sphere, then they are jointly linked with the use of two simple flat spur gears to keep them moving in a rolling joint fashion. All the parts are on one file, just split them up and print them with default settings. Here it is in action on my TikTok here Printer- QIDI Xmax model 1 Filament- PLA Purple settings- Default Hardware- Super Glue
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Spherical Gears CV joint 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 3dMakerKing69.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by 3dMakerKing69, 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.