Fully 3d Printed Tourbillon
Print Profile(4)
Description
This is a Fully 3d Printed Tourbillon I made. With the main spring under max tension, the mechanism will run for 20 to 30 seconds but it is very easy to keep adding energy to the main spring by just giving it a twist. Once the main spring is at its max tension, give the flywheel a bump and watch it go! For a smoother action, consider using a small amount of a low viscosity lubricant such as Knife Pivot lube.
Video Of The Tourbillon In Action
ASSEMBLY TUTORIAL (not the best video but should get the point across)
A few quick tips for assembly:
No super glue is needed but can be used to join the top and bottom as well as the outer ring and the base. The entire project was designed to be a friction fit for all the pieces. Make sure the pieces are not too snug and that all moving components can freely move. It is also a good idea to use a low viscosity lubricant on the axels of the moving parts to encourage smoother operation. Don't forget washers, without them the action can become very slow. Some things are a very tight friction fit. For example, the “squisher” and the top and bottom are a very tight fit. The spring as well will be a very tight fit into the “squisher”. Feel free to use a small hammer for some VERY LIGHT persuasion and to tap some things into place. Be careful of hitting pieces too hard and over tightening or even breaking them.
Quick Troubleshooting Video (Checked Pinned Comment For Another Excellent Tip From That Might Help You)
This was by far my most difficult project I have ever done. Finding information on escapement mechanisms was next to impossible so I will be posting all links and sources I used to create this Tourbillon.
Jacques Favres is an excellent resource on YouTube for videos on 3d printing clock escapements with many great tutorials. All of the links i used came from links he posted in his videos. Please go check out Jacques Favres on YouTube with the link below if you want to make your own 3d printed escapement.
Jacques Favres YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@jacquesfavre999/videos
Excellent document which helped me understand the concepts behind a Lever Escapement
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/21978/21978-h/21978-h.htm#draw
A very detailed guide on how to draw your own escapement pallet and wheels. This was the most important resource for this entire project.
https://archive.org/details/practicaltheoret00gros/page/44/mode/2up?view=theater
Boost Me (for free)
If you like this project, please consider leaving me a boost! Boosting is an excellent way to let me know you like what I made and encourage me to make more! Thank you for checking out this Tourbillon and have a great day!
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
Comment & Rating (728)