Nautilus Gear Fidget Toy (Print in Place)

This mesmerizing fidget toy uses 2 nautilus gears that spin in a really interesting way. Nautilus gears have a variable radius, meaning that the teeth get increasingly far apart from the center. This makes the speed and torque alternate smoothly, which creates a truly hypnotic effect. The clearances in this model were carefully tested and prototyped, making the fidget spin smoothly every time. Unlike most nautilus gear fidgets available, this one is fully print in place, meaning that you can pop it right off the build plate with zero assembly and start fidgeting right away. It feels great to play around with and it looks great too with an elegant design. Taking less than 19.93 grams and 62 minutes to print, this nautilus gear fidget toy is a great choice for all mechanism loving makers.

Printing Instructions:

1. Prepare the Print Bed
   • Clean the print bed thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol to ensure proper adhesion.
   • 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.