Print-in-place planetary gear fidget toy
- 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
- Secure checkout Card payments handled by Stripe
- Material
- High-Detail Resin (8K)
- Colour
- Grey
- Weight
- ~87 g
- Print time
- ~4.8 h
- Express shipping
- $20
More information
6.19.23 EDIT: Added a few more versions with different hole configurations. Pick whatever you like the best :)
Onshape link
This seemingly simple toy isn't just fun to play with, it's also a perfect way to demonstrate the capabilities of 3D printing. The meshed herringbone gears would be impossible to assemble if manufactured separately, they must all be made together in place.
Keep this away from small children; they could break the outside gear and choke on the inner ones, or pinch their fingers in the gaps.
Printing instructions
This is not an “easy” print, so be warned!
Print with standard settings; I used .28mm layer heights and 15% gyroid infill as I usually do. The first layer has a very small cross-section, so make sure your bed is leveled and consider using something like Magigoo or glue stick to aid in adhesion if necessary. Use a material that doesn't warp heavily; PLA is what I used but PETG should work nicely too if you prefer it.
Pinching the inside while twisting the outside should free the gears, although they will likely need a bit of breaking in and lubrication to become nice and smooth.
Design and description by mothdotmonster , licensed CC-BY.
Frequently asked
How long does shipping take?
Print-in-place planetary gear fidget toy 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.
