fidget planetary gear with three-teeth-planets

fidget planetary gear with three-teeth-planets

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3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
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2.6 h
3 plates
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A1 mini, 3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
A1 mini, 3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
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3 plates
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Not really a new idea, but I really like those print-in-place herringbone planetary gears, the most famous probably by Emmett. They are really nice fidget toys and a great demonstration of what 3D-printing can do.

 

For this version however I used a completely different method to achieve these more rectangular teeth and well working planet gears with only 3 teeth (actually also 2 teeth are possible, but they don't run that smoothly).

 

Included are 3 versions with different tolerance settings; tol20 should be ok, if you find it too loose, try tol17.

The gears might need to be broken free individually with a bit of force; if that doesn't work, try a bigger tolerance.

The center hole fits a standard tool bit, you can use a power screw driver to break the gear in for smoother operation.

 

 

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3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
Works perfectly right off the build plate!
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how did you print this in two different colors?
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3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
parfait !
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Great print! Fun to play with.
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Not too bad, just not as smooth as I would have preferred. Overall, a neat model.
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3 tolerance values, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2mm layer
cool
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I like it.
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Easy print and popped off the build plate ready to spin. Printed in sunlu rainbow pla, but not big enough to get multiple colors
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Printed the Tol17, came out great. Worked the inner "gears" loose by holding the outer ring and pressing up/down repeatedly in center, and eventually pushing each of the middle pieces with tweezers until all were broke free to rotate. Only note is personally I would prefer alternating grooves for more grip on the outside of the exterior ring.
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great print!
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cool it works
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