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Compact Gyroscope Toy – 3D printable model from MakerWorld MakerWorld
Physics & Astronomy

Compact Gyroscope Toy

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The gyroscope is an exceptional educational tool that offers both learning and entertainment, balancing for an impressive 1 minute and 30 seconds while performing tricks such as balancing on a string, on the tip of a pencil, and hanging horizontally from a string. With a printing time of approximately 1.5 hours, it is completely hand-assemblable with minimal tools required. Light sanding of the axle may be necessary, and a clamp can assist in inserting bearings if they are tight; additionally, an acrylic pen can enhance grip on the wind-up mechanism. This gyroscope is perfect for science enthusiasts, young learners, and makers who enjoy hands-on projects that demonstrate fascinating physics principles.Boost MeI would really appreciate a boost if you liked the designthe gyroscope can use 608 bearings as weights or M10 nuts with a 16mm outer diametre and a 8.25mm or lessthicknessOperating the Gyroscope: Step-by-Step InstructionsPreparationGrip the gyroscope by holding the circular holes
Category
Physics & Astronomy
Source
MakerWorld
Published
Updated
What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence
Why?
significant post-processing
Single piece Hardware needed
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 2/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
Est. print time
1.5 h
Post-processing
Sanding, Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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