Sunflower Clock

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<p>Printed in PETG in various colors , some parts 0.3mm layer to reduce time ,hands 0.2mm layer, all parts without supports .</p><p>The link between petals are printed using Tansparent Petg , needed to avoid petal movements</p><p><strong>The total width of the clock is about 70cm</strong></p><p><strong>The total print time is around 60 hours &nbsp;</strong></p><p>Clock mechanics used : &nbsp;JUNGHANS W838 or UTS 800 , &nbsp;axle length 16mm</p><p>Made on my Prusa MK3S+&nbsp;</p><p>Happy printing :)</p><p>As requested , here the instructions :</p><p>&nbsp;1) print the clock body &nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; black color, &nbsp;no supports , PETG , 0.3mm layer, infill 10%<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;2) print 4 main petals , for 3, 6, &nbsp;9 and 12 o'clock<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; strong colors , <strong>infill 0%</strong>, PETG, NO SOLID layer on top , NO SOLID layer on bottom&nbsp;<br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;take attention to place in the clock body slot , &nbsp;the 12 o'clock is placed over the clock hook !</strong><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; ( I choose the color blue and red )<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;3) &nbsp;print the remain 20 petals and place them in the slot &nbsp;(see image)&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/68389/rich_content/c5083571-358e-4e93-ad9a-afef7d934ee7/clock_back.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%222a876bab-b7e1-4ce7-93b4-9ecbd5922a85%22%2C%22w%22%3A1512%2C%22h%22%3A2016%7D"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>4) print twice the hour_placeholder.3mf to obtain <strong>12xHour Placeholder&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>PETG , white color&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;put them in the petals . The rear view is shown in the image &nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/68389/rich_content/d54e4534-b107-4041-a5bb-ddfe0da4d2d1/hour_placeholder_back_view.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%229b81a523-a72d-4628-8f17-30c1f665d25d%22%2C%22w%22%3A2016%2C%22h%22%3A1167%7D"></figure><p>5) print twice the link.3mf to obtain <strong>24xLink&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;PETG Transparent </strong>( to stay hidden )<br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;this part &nbsp;is mounted in the back side , necessary to block each petal, this avoids the oscillations&nbsp;</strong><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;(see the image )</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/68389/rich_content/5791cc27-badc-4bef-910f-d318d726e5d8/link.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%229c6f1dd8-7298-422a-822c-d7ef058d639f%22%2C%22w%22%3A2016%2C%22h%22%3A1512%7D"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/68389/rich_content/cc274700-fcd2-494d-ab37-47749a3a794a/clock_back_view.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2286c098aa-cb79-4dae-9bda-3548870ea787%22%2C%22w%22%3A1453%2C%22h%22%3A1544%7D"></figure><p>6) Print the hands and mount the clock mechanics as indicated by the mechanics manufacturer&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/68389/rich_content/72224c74-347d-4f93-808d-95448581f194/the_clock.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%227b7106a1-8a0d-4abd-a08e-f841e4ff7ad9%22%2C%22w%22%3A1538%2C%22h%22%3A1472%7D"></figure>