Ames Windows - Rotatable Floating Frame

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<p>I had the idea to try and create a way to easily demo how the Ames Window works.</p><p>Here's a video that demonstrates the illusion quite well: <a href="https://youtu.be/DkVOIJAaWO0?t=10"><i>The Magical, Mystical, &nbsp;Mind-bogging Ames Window</i> by <i>CuriosityShow</i></a></p><p><strong>Parts:</strong></p><ul><li>2x Base (The top and bottom are the same)</li><li>1x Hook Disc</li><li>1x Hook Disc Crank</li><li>1x Shaft</li><li>1x Crank</li><li>1x Holder Bar</li><li>1x Ames Window Two-Sided<ul><li>~<i>or~ &nbsp;2x </i>Ames Window One-Sided (and some glue)</li></ul></li><li>2x Pieces of thin, preferably transparent, string-like material (like zip ties or fishing line)</li></ul><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Some of the pictures are outdated.</li><li>Use a layer height of at least 0.2mm</li><li>Please use supports wherever you can.&nbsp;<ul><li>I tried to make the whole thing work without them, but it's way safer for tolerances if you spend the extra time.</li></ul></li><li>I used the ‘two-sided’ Ames Window for this first print. This model is a little iffy and <i>requires</i> the use of supports.</li><li>It's way easier to do multi-color on the one-sided version, although I don't know how well.</li><li>Using ‘normal’ string to suspend the window may make it more difficult to rotate. So, I recommend using something thicker, like zip ties (what I used) or fishing line (the other photo).<ul><li>(Maybe rubber bands would be a better fit. Or just a giant vertical pole…)</li></ul></li><li>You could totally use the floating frame for something else. Maybe even jewelry.</li><li>I'm always welcome to suggestions/edits if you'd a specific change to be made.</li></ul><p>I could tweak the design and tolerances of these models forever, but for now, this should be ‘enough’.</p>