Geneva Drive - Free 3D Print Model

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Colorado Creator

Education>Engineering

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A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

H2D

H2D Pro

H2S

P2S

H2C

X2D

A2L

1plate, 1colour, can print each part separately diff colours

1.2 h

1 plate

3.9(8)

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Description

This is a recreation of the Geneva drive, a strange geared mechanism used in many applications from CNC tool changes to old film projectors. It is a fun and easy print without the need for support that can be used to fidget with, showcase 3d printing, or as an interesting desk toy/paperweight. Print with 0.2 mm layer height. I have provided both the pre-oriented plates ready to print and the individual part files. Enjoy!

ASSEMBLY:

1. Take the drive gear with the pin and place it upon the rear case, as shown.

2. Place the 6-sided driven gear on top of the second hole, with its spacer on the bottom.

3. Insert the cylindrical axle into the driven gear that was placed in the last step. Ensure that it is pushed through both the gear and the hole in the case.

4. Attach the front case by inserting the rectangular pins into the holes on the edge of the rear case. Feel free to add glue if necessary to hold the parts together.

5. Finally, attach the drive gear axle with the handle into the drive gear, making sure that the flat faces align and that it is pressed through the holes in all three parts.

Your Geneva Drive is now finished and ready to be used! Simple rotate the three-pronged handle and you're good to go.

Comment & Rating (11)

@Logan360

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1plate, 1colour, can print each part separately diff colours

Falls apart kind of easily but works otherwise as expected, and I think some hot glue will help.

@Millers823

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very cool from a very "bad" designer. keep designing and making better things.

@user_1077328133

YOU CALLIN HIM BAD!!!

@user_426367576

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1plate, 1colour, can print each part separately diff colours

I love the concept and how it works, just need a way to keep the axles locked in place. Each axle is very loose. The grandkids love to spin it and watch it work.

@BossyQ

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1plate, 1colour, can print each part separately diff colours

layer shift and messed up a piece

@user_1077328133

what does it do

@user_847694599

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The tolerances are a bit loose as other have mentioned, but that’s easily remedied with a few drops of superglue. It’s a cool model.

@user_2576985487

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Prints ok, but the pieces fall out of the model too easily

@user_658602977

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pegs too loose

@Mr_Cricket_00

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@user_1881301486

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