binary sun gear fidget
by DrJones · via Printables
| Format | STL |
| Category | Mechanical |
| License | CC BY |
| Triangles | 329.9k |
| Uploaded | Jun 4, 2024 |
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Description
A binary star is a system of two stars (suns) orbiting each other; thus I had the idea to make a planetary gear with two sun gears. I'm still playing around with gear interesting designs, and this is one of the better ones in my opinion. It looks quite nice, even like a piece of art, it is interesting to watch in motion, and it is fun to fidget with. The holes are supposed to fit usual hexagonal pencils. Printing: I recommend random seam placement and a 0.4mm nozzle.
AI Analysis: This object is a mechanical toy designed for play, featuring two sun gears orbiting each other with planets in motion. It is intended for entertainment and educational purposes, demonstrating a simplified model of planetary motion. The gears are made of a dark material with yellow accents on the planets, and the design is meant to be interactive and visually engaging.
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