Water Wheel / Mill Wheel to Plug In (3 mm)

Water Wheel to Plug In (3 mm)

🇩🇪 German

This water wheel was designed as an easy-to-assemble plug-in kit for 3D printing. The model is currently designed for a material thickness of 3 mm. All parts are assembled without screws or adhesive, forming a decorative and functional water wheel in a classic style.

Thanks to the well-thought-out plug-in design, assembly is quick. The model is suitable as a decoration, display object, craft project, or – depending on the material used – even for use in water. Especially with water-resistant materials, exciting experiments, small watercourses, or functional water wheels can be realized.

Alternatively, only the wheel with the paddles can be printed and mounted on a suitable wooden rod. This makes the model ideal for use in small streams, water features, or self-built water channels.

Features

• Tool-free assembly
• No glue required
• Designed for 3 mm material thickness
• Easy assembly
• Stable base
• Decorative and functional design
• Suitable for various material types
• Also suitable for use in water depending on material
• Wheel can alternatively be mounted on a wooden rod (current axle diameter: 8 mm)

Printing Notes

• PLA is suitable for decorative purposes.
• For outdoor or water use, PETG, ASA, or PP are recommended.
• Depending on the printer and material, the plug connections may require minor post-processing.

Assembly

1. Print all parts.
2. Assemble wheel segments and paddles.
3. Insert axle.
4. Mount wheel in the base.
5. Optionally use an 8 mm diameter wooden rod.

Bill of Materials

• Printed parts
• Optional: Wooden rod with 8 mm diameter

License & Attribution

Remixes and adaptations are welcome. Please credit the original creator Adrian Büsselmann and share improvements under the same license terms.

🇬🇧 English

Slot-Together Water Wheel (3 mm)

This water wheel was designed as an easy-to-assemble construction kit for 3D printing. The model is optimized for a material thickness of 3 mm. All parts fit together without screws or glue, creating a decorative and functional water wheel inspired by traditional designs.

The carefully designed slot-fit construction allows for quick assembly while maintaining good structural stability. The model can be used as a decorative display piece, an educational STEM project, or—depending on the material used—even as a working water wheel in real water applications.

Alternatively, only the wheel and paddles can be printed and mounted onto a suitable wooden rod. This makes the model ideal for use in small streams, water features, or DIY water channels.

Features

• Tool-free assembly
• No glue required
• Designed for 3 mm material thickness
• Easy to build
• Stable support frame
• Decorative and functional design
• Suitable for a variety of materials
• Can be used in water when printed with appropriate materials
• Wheel can alternatively be mounted on a wooden rod (current axle diameter: 8 mm)

Printing Notes

• PLA is suitable for decorative indoor models.
• PETG, ASA, or PP are recommended for outdoor or water use.
• Depending on printer calibration and material, minor sanding may be required for a perfect fit.

Assembly

1. Print all parts.
2. Assemble the wheel segments and paddles.
3. Insert the axle.
4. Mount the wheel in the support frame.
5. Optionally use an 8 mm wooden rod instead of the stand.

Bill of Materials

• Printed parts
• Optional: 8 mm wooden rod

License & Attribution

Remixes and modifications are welcome. Please credit the original creator Adrian Büsselmann and share improvements under the same license terms.

⭐ If you print this model, I’d love to see your make. Feel free to share photos, remixes, and improvements!