Motion Kinetic Art Sculpture

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<h4>Moving Motion Kinetic Art Sculpture</H4> https://youtu.be/NLEx7okNyzA I have often seen these type of moving art pieces for both indoor and outdoor exhibiting. I really wanted one until I saw the price tag. I said to myself, <i>"I can print myself one"</i>, and here is the result. Although this is version 3 for me, I think I have it printing, assembling, and moving the way I want. It doesn't mean I may not get creative and change things up, but it has been a long and fun journey. I'll take a little break from this project ;-) One of the files included, "Motion_Kinetic_Art_Sculpture.pdf", contain the list of parts (printed and non-printed) along with assembly instructions. If you need help, please reach out. To nicely display my art, I created a stand that I printed. See: <a src="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3547663">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3547663</a> UPDATE: I have a newer version of the base that allows the ring to rotate 180 degrees so that it can be viewed in the other direction. I will upload it to the main design page. It works well and it is nice to view the sculpture from the other side or at 90 degrees. The rotating base are the parts: motion-art-moving-XXX. <b><u>Printed parts<u></b> All parts were printed in 0.2mm PETG or PLA. Where special consideration was made for support or modified printing I have indicated below. All parts were printed in their current orientation. Base <ul> <li>motion-art-base-platform.stl </li> <li>motion-art-base-bowl.stl </li> <li>motion-art-base-top.stl </li> </ul> Tower <ul> <li>motion-art-tower-top.stl</li> <li>motion-art-tower-bottom.stl </li> </ul> Ring <ul> <li>14 x motion-art-ring-arm-bearing.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-ring-arm-blade.stl (Used PETG and increased perimeter to 4 to give flexibility and strength)</li> <li>13 x motion-art-ring-segment.stl (print with support)</li> <li>motion-art-tower-ring-right.stl (print with support)</li> <li>motion-art-tower-ring-left.stl (print with support)</li> </ul> Ring blade spheres <ul> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-1.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-2.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-3.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-4.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-5.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-6.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-7.stl </li> <li>28 x motion-art-spheres-8.stl</li> </ul> Gears <ul> <li>motion-art-gear-single-shaft.stl </li> <li>motion-art-gear-dual-shaft.stl</li> <li>motion-art-gear-ring-right.stl </li> <li>motion-art-gear-ring-left.stl </li> <li>2 x motion-art-gear-tower.stl </li> <li>motion-art-gear-base.stl </li> <li>motion-art-gear-motor.stl </li> </ul> <br> <b><u>Non-Printed parts</u></b> 19in Macramé ring <ul > <li>You need some rigid ring to hold the structure. This worked really well.</li> <li><a href="https://www.createforless.com/PAEssentialsBrassRings19in/pid933.aspx">https://www.createforless.com/PAEssentialsBrassRings19in/pid933.aspx</a></li> </ul> 608 Bearings – Need 14 for ring, 2 for the ring gears, and 3 for tower gear axis <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C6FL8TW/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C6FL8TW/</a></li> </ul> 12v Gear Reduced Motor <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771JLC2N/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0771JLC2N/</a></li> </ul> 12v Motor Voltage Speed Controller <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N30UK2M/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N30UK2M/</a></li> </ul> 12v Power Supply <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GD4ZQRS/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GD4ZQRS/</a></li> </ul> DPDT Switch <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DFYNX4/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DFYNX4/</a></li> </ul> Metal wire for ring guides <ul> <li>I found this brass welding wire, that was perfect. Good color, stiff and the right diameter.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2TSW10/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2TSW10/</a></li> </ul> M3x8 screws (4 to mount motor, 2 for switch, 2 to hold gears) Electrical Wire, 2 conductor 20awg Glue </ul>