Working Stargate with Arduino Control
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About this print
A printable replica of the rotating ring device from the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, designed to operate mechanically with an Arduino and stepper motor. The base houses the motor and controller electronics as a structured assembly. PLA works for static display versions, but PETG is worth considering for components that bear mechanical load from the motor, as it is stiffer and more fatigue-resistant under repeated movement.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By Carasibana on Thingiverse · CC-BY-SA
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Glitch has come out with a new version of the stargate that blows this out of the water! check it out here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1603423
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This is my Remix of Glitch's working Stargate.
I remixed this with the following changes:
- I altered the Base extensively, so that it prints in one large piece on a 150mm ^ 3 print bed ( with separate sides and a top cap )
- The base also has mounting for a NEMA 17 Stepper motor , and an Arduino UNO with a Motor Shield.
- The Gear was modified to snugly fit onto the stepper motor, and added a hole through which the Stepper motor could be tightened to its mount.
- I combined some parts that were 2 pieces into one piece so that the build required less gluing and was structurally stronger
I also have included the DialingSequence Arduino sketch that I wrote to control the project.
Detailed instructions are now available, click on Instructions to view them
Video of the final result: http://youtu.be/JDSCKgwPn2k
A HUGE thank you to Glitch for the original design of the working stargate!
****** V 1.01 Update 15/12/2014 ******
- Altered the Base to add more material to the interior vertical pillar on the micro controller side for more support for printing without support material.
- Altered the Base to have have smaller holes so it will slice properly ( 5mm diameter became 4mm diameter )
- Altered the Pins on Side1 and Side2 to have smaller pegs to fit the new holes ( 4mm diameter to 3mm diameter )
Updated files are now named
_17_1_x_Base-BTM_V1_01_fixed.stl
_18_1_x_Base-Side1_V1_01_fixed.stl
_19_1_x_Base-Side2_V1_01_fixed.stl
* Instructions on the thingiverse page had randomly been mostly deleted, luckily I had them saved as a text file and have restored them ( to a slightly earlier version )
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Working Stargate with Arduino Control
For Working Stargate with Arduino Control 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
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| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | Carasibana |
| Licence | CC-BY-SA |
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