Kinetic Dual-Spin Wind Sculpt - NoAMS
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Description
✨ Kinetic Dual-Spin Wind Sculpt ✨
Transform wind into mesmerizing art! Bring your garden to life with this Kinetic Dual-Spin Wind Sculpt. Designed with two independent sets of blades that rotate in opposite directions, it creates a stunning visual illusion even in a light breeze.
Engineered for performance: this version is optimized for maximum smoothness using high-quality bearings. The counter-rotating effect provides a sophisticated look that standard wind spinners simply can't match.
🔧 Technical & printing details
- Material choice: must be printed in PETG. Since the blades are thin and exposed to direct sunlight and wind stress, PETG's heat resistance and toughness are essential. No AMS required.
- Aesthetic tip: using transparent or translucent filaments creates a beautiful effect as sunlight passes through the spinning blades.
- Supports: please use the provided print profiles — they include custom-tuned supports designed to protect the delicate blades during printing. Remove supports carefully to avoid damaging the thin edges.
- Bearing requirements:
- Large blade set: 1x 6002-2RS (or 6002) bearing.
- Small blade set: 1x 6000-2RS (or 6000) bearing.
- 2RS versions are recommended for outdoor use, as they are sealed against dust and debris.
- Untested alternative: printable ball bearings may also work — see Ball Bearings 608/6000/6001/6002 Print-in-Place.
🖨️ Printer compatibility & versions
- Original release: Large Format Printers (H2x / 300mm+ boards) due to the size of the large blades.
- New: optimized profiles for A1, P1, P2S, X1, and X2D series printers — all components carefully downscaled to fit standard 256x256mm (or smaller) print beds while maintaining full functionality.
- Bearingless version: new profiles designed to work without bearings, with mechanical tolerances precisely tuned for smooth rotation — though they may need a slightly stronger breeze to start spinning.
- Please use the official print profile matching your printer/version for the best results, or use it as a tuning starting point.
🛠️ Assembly & mounting
Assembly is straightforward. The center bore is designed to fit a standard mounting rod — a simple aluminum rod from IKEA works well, but any rigid rod of similar diameter is fine. Experiment with different color combinations for the two blade sets to maximize the counter-rotating visual impact!
💡 Use transparent filament and a color contrast between the two blade sets for the most mesmerizing counter-rotating effect.
Boost Me (for free)
Engineering the balance and aerodynamics of these counter-rotating blades took significant testing to ensure smooth operation. If this kinetic sculpture brings a touch of magic to your garden, please consider giving me a Boost! Your support helps me continue developing more mechanical and garden art models.
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