Magnetic Gear

$23.50NZD
  • Arrives in 2 to 7 business days Printed in Auckland. $10 shipping, free over $75
  • 14-day faulty refund If it arrives broken or misprinted, we reprint or refund it
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Material
High-Detail Resin (8K)
Colour
Grey
Weight
~65 g
Express shipping
$20
More information

This a magnetic gear that uses cheap household magnets, bearings, and fasteners to work.

Assembly and Demonstration:

Hardware to Assemble:

• 6082RS Bearings: https://amzn.to/2YJi1IK

• Permanent Magnets: https://amzn.to/2ywS7xd

• 8-32 1/4" Machine Screws: https://amzn.to/2SULXhI

Magnetic gears have some unique advantages/disadvantages over regular gearing.

Very quiet and low friction since they don't require contact between input/output

Decoupling between input/output if the torque limit is exceeded

Generally only used for very low torque applications

Design and description by povsky , licensed CC-BY.

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Frequently asked

How long does shipping take?

Magnetic Gear is printed to order. Lead time is typically 1-3 business days plus 1-4 days NZ shipping. Standard NZ shipping is $10, free over $75.

What material is this printed in?

By default this is printed in High-Detail Resin (8K) at 0.025 mm layer height on an MSLA resin printer. Custom material and colour swaps are available, just leave a note at checkout.

Can I get this in a different colour?

Yes. Every product can be printed in any of the resin colours we stock, or hand-painted on request. Leave a note at checkout or email [email protected].

Do you ship outside of New Zealand?

Currently New Zealand only. Australian shipping is coming.

Who designed this?

Designed by an independent sculptor and licensed for commercial printing. The original is linked on this page.

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