Rotating Organizer / Parts Assembly Sequencer / Display Stand

cults3d

An essential and straightforward print with numerous uses in every home, office, or workshop. Ideal as a gift. This design features independently spinning layers with compartments for organizing and/or displaying small items, jewelry, and other things... and can be used to make disassembly/reassembly of objects much easier. Printed according to the recommended settings, this doesn't use much filament, can be printed on compact machines, and provides a practical solution to everyday needs. There are three parts to this design: The Base is the stationary part that sits on your shelf/bench/desk. If necessary, to prevent sliding/movement while rotating the layers above, place a non-slip rubber pad or similar underneath. Layers are the middle sections in this design. Print as many as you need to store as many items or things as you want in the 5 x compartments available on each layer. The top is the same as the Layers (above) but doesn't have a shaft coming out the top to accept another layer. It has a flat top instead. This also features a clever 'Part Sequencer' facility... When you're disassembling something and need to remember the order to reassemble parts, make sure you're using the correct screws in the right places and not forgetting parts along the way then this could be a great solution. As you start disassembling something, place the first small part/s removed in Compartment 1 on the bottom layer. Place the second part/s removed in Compartment 2, and so on... when all five on Layer 1 are full move to your Layer 2 and start by placing subsequently removed parts in Compartment 1 etc. until your disassembly is completed. When it's time for reassembly just refit the parts in the reverse order. You won't forget parts and should get the right part as/when required in the correct order... no more forgetting how to reassemble things! This is designed to accommodate small items only. Each Compartment measures approximately 40mm at its widest point, narrows to 10mm wide at the inner/narrowest point over 30mm depth. Each Layer height is approximately 35mm. If you need to accommodate bigger items increase the scale uniformly as required. It should scale up fine. When assembled, the clearance between the Layer Shafts and Layer above is just 0.35mm to make sure they rotate freely within each other but do not have excess clearance that would make layers slightly wobbly. On a Replicator 2/5th Generation Replicator these print really well in PLA. They fit together snugly and free up to rotate smoothly with just a few turns. However, for even freer movement give each of the internal surface a quick spray with silicone lubricant. This isn't essential but just improves ease of independent layer movement. Please refer to the Print Settings and Images for additional details. This is a really versatile and practical multi-purpose thing that can be put to use in an endless number of ways. Print yourself one then post images of how you're using it... Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs.