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CVT transmission from the 3D printer: YouTuber shows functional prototypes and provides 3D models
British YouTuber Robert Murray-Smith has presented a fully 3D-printed model of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) based on a mechanically variable planetary gearbox. Its...
LayerLapse: Affordable hardware solution for 3D printing time-lapse recordings
Time-controlled time-lapse recordings in 3D printing are popular, but technically not trivial. Anyone who has ever seen how an object is created layer by...
YouTuber shows how a planetary gearbox can be produced using a 3D printer – including STL download
Planetary gears are often considered complex components - especially in mechanical engineering or robotics. However, with the right approach, they are surprisingly easy to...
How to easily convert an Ender 3 3D printer into a drawing tool
3D printers can produce more than just plastic objects. With little effort, many devices can also be used as simple plotters - for drawing...
Maker presents 3D print model for free wind turbine
The Helical/Archimedes Adaptable Wind Turbine mk9 published on Thingiverse by user “RumblingWW” offers a modular and 3D printable solution for small wind power applications....
Web app “Skapa” generates free 3D printed accessories for IKEA Skådis system
The new Skapa web application can be used to generate custom-fit 3D models for the IKEA Skådis perforated panel system. The application, available at...
Lockcard offers free 3D print files for its wallets
The Ulm-based company Lockcard not only produces physical versions of some of its minimalist wallet products, but also offers free 3D print files for...
Spherical gearbox in 3D printing: YouTuber reconstructs complex mechanical model from Japan
Yamagata University developed the so-called “Cross Spherical Gear”, which is known for its unusual range of motion. It is a spatially curved gear that...
YouTuber develops 3D-printed gearbox with crossed roller bearings and elastic components
In one of his current projects, British YouTuber Robert Murray-Smith combines two mechanical principles to create an experimental gearbox concept - completely manufactured using...
YouTuber shows automation of pressure-advance calibration in 3D printing with an inexpensive endoscope camera
Precise calibration of the printing parameters is crucial for high-quality FDM printing results. The setting of the so-called Pressure Advance plays a central role...