Having realised just how springy PLA could be in 3D Printed models I’ve decided to see what other spring models I can make on my 3D printer. First stop, clockwork motor. Hopefully, once I get the design sorted I’ll be able to use it to drive some sort of clockwork automata.

Below you can see some of the development videos I’ve posted to Instagram. I’m learning about the limits of 3D printed models as well as how to use Fusion 3D foe design, fun times!

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First step in answering the question, "Can I make a 3d printed clockwork automata?" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So far – yes!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Printed on an #Ultimaker 2+ using PLA⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #clockwork #spring #prototype #maker #mechanism

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<sound on>Experimental post: sharing some of the development of my current clockwork motor project. Time-limited to one minute! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let me know if you would be interested to see more of this sort of thing? Thanks!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mechsplainer #development #prototype #maker #steam #clockwork

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