Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Van Allen Radiation Belt Educational Model 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 Kythros, 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.

Van Allen Radiation Belt Educational Model 3D printable model by Kythros

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Van Allen Radiation Belt Educational Model

Source: Thingiverse by Kythros

The Van Allen Radiation Belt Educational Model is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Kythros. This model is a to-scale, modular, tactile, & open-source educational model of the Van Allen radiation belts (VARBs). You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-03 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK Category: Education & Science

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About this model

This model is a to-scale, modular, tactile, & open-source educational model of the Van Allen radiation belts (VARBs). The belts are scaled accurately relative to Earth, and the base model can be printed in three different states -- Quiet, 3-Belt, and Normal -- to show how the VARBs actually vary. Two modules are also included. The first is a module that attaches magnetically onto an open face of the base model to show either the Quiet or 3-belt configuration. The second is a gyroscopic particle motion module depicting how a charged particle spirals along the magnetic field lines (cyclotron motion). The VARBs are a difficult phenomenon to teach and an even harder one to learn. This model is designed as an exploratory teaching aid to flatten that learning curve. Also included is a manual I w…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Van Allen Radiation Belt Educational Model 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 Kythros.
Who made this model?: Designed by Kythros, 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.