Overengineered Gear Slide Clicker (Print in Place)

This cool slide clicker fidget is one of my favourites so far. I designed it using a rack and pinion attached to a detented wheel with a spring, locking into these detents and causing a satisfying ‘click’. The model was carefully designed with perfect clearances and angles to achieve the best possible experience for the user. I made this fidget fully print in place, which was a difficult design challenge because of all of the intricate components. Despite its complicated design, the overengineered gear slide clicker only takes 13.17 grams to print and less than 50 minutes. This is the perfect addition to any mechanism-loving maker’s collection!

Printing Instructions:

1. Prepare the Print Bed
   • Clean the print bed thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol to ensure proper adhesion.A
   • Additional adhesive for the print bed is highly recommended! I suggest using 3D-Lac spray or a glue stick.
      
2. Download the Print Profile
   • Send the pre-configured print profile to your Bambu Lab printer through the Bambu Handy app or Download and open the pre-configured print profile in Bambu Studio.
      
3. Select Your Printing Options
   • Choose your filament type and color.
   • Select your print bed type (e.g., textured or smooth).
   • Confirm your printer settings, ideally for a Bambu Lab printer.
      
4. Start Printing
   • Begin the print job. No supports are necessary.