True Oloid (Parametric One Part Print) by Schnitzl

Schnitzl

Education>Mathematics

GIF

In Contest

Beauty of Mathematics

Print Profile(3)

All

A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

Creality K1

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

Designer

43 min

1 plate

4.7(10)

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 0% infill

55 min

1 plate

BIGGER AN HEAVER 130%, 4 walls, 30% infill

1.3 h

1 plate

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

An oloid is a geometric shape discovered by Paul Schatz in 1929, formed by connecting two circular disks at right angles through their edges. It's fascinating because of its unique rolling motion, which combines a wobble and a smooth roll that is both satisfying and mesmerizing to watch. The oloid rolls in such a way that every point on its surface touches the ground at some point during its motion, making it a space-filling shape. Its construction from two circles and its ability to roll smoothly make it a subject of interest in both mathematics and art. This combination of simplicity in design and complexity in movement highlights the elegance of geometric principles in motion.

Outer Dimensions: ~5cm tall

There is even an interesting song about oloids!

Comment & Rating (25)

@ssweat

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

cool simple print

@user_2203128549

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

Successful print after profile update, thanks!

@jglerner

The K1 profile on this page is for a 150% size. Looks very nice, with no infill, 3 walls, and no nothing.Thanks, Shnitzl Only 4.36g of filament,brim included.

@uniqo

Print sadly failed on X1C with Bambulab PLA about 2/3 in..

@user_4277367931

It looks like it randomly started extruding in place above the print. Did you put your phone in your pocket with the app open or let a toddler smash buttons on the printer? 😂

@user_3683980111

Tried two times with tree supports, sligtly diffrent setting with no luck as it fell over each time. Printed beautifuly first try with normal support. the supports was so good i use it as a stand.

@user_279889536

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

@Schnitzl

I have updated the print profile to make it more stable since some of you are experiencing trouble printing this model using the profile. Both profiles passed my print test, so please leave some feedback if it also worked on your printer!