Nested rings fidget toy
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About this print
A print-in-place fidget toy made up of permanently nested rings that can tumble and rotate around one another without any post-print assembly. Two styles are available, biconical and spherical, each giving a different feel when the rings are moved. PLA works well for this type of model as its low shrinkage during printing helps maintain the tight clearances that allow the rings to move freely once off the bed.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By switchborg on Thingiverse · CC-BY
An easy-to-print fidget toy made of permanently nested rings that can tumble and shift around. Customizable (though it looks like the Customizer on Thingiverse is having some trouble with it right now, so you'll have to render the files yourself).
Two basic styles are available; the biconical style allows the rings to shift along their axis while still nesting solidly. The spherical style has a close fit.
Both styles allow the rings to tumble and be spun like in a gimbal.
I highly recommend printing the rings with colored edge bands by changing the filament during printing. If you want a transparent band like one of the examples has, be sure to set the options to thin out that band.
Also on GitHub: https://github.com/kpreid/3dp-nested-rings
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Nested rings fidget toy
For Nested rings fidget toy we would normally reach for PLA — it is the easy, economical default and suits the majority of models. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 35,032 |
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| Likes at source | 3,270 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | switchborg |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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