The 3D Printed Marble Machine by Maher Soft

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This is a revolutionary 3D Printed marble machine that showcases the capabilities of our latest Indie 3D Printer. The machine takes marbles through an intricate series of loops and turns, all made possible by advanced rigid body joints and mechanics designed in ONSHAPE. With approximately 34 parts printed in ABS, this assembly can be powered using DC motors or batteries to create a mesmerizing display. Our marble machine uses a 1.5 cm diameter steel marble that starts at the bottom, rises to the top, and then returns to the bottom, repeating this journey about 8640 times within a 24-hour period. Check out our Marble Machine Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAynwHogPto&feature=youtu.be Be one of the first to get your Indie 3D Printer by signing up now on Indiegogo at $549 - http://www.mahersoft.com/indie (Only for Early Bird Backers). Follow us on social media: Facebook - www.facebook.com/mahersoft3d Twitter - www.twitter.com/mahersoft3d Instagram - www.instagram.com/mahersoft3d Visit our website: www.mahersoft.com Contact us at [email protected] Share your own creations by uploading photos of your 3D printed marble machines! Inspiration for this design came from Daniel Parker. Print settings used: Printer - Indie: The Desktop 3D Printer Rafts - Doesn't Matter Supports - No Resolution - 200 micron Infill - 15-20% We've included an instruction document, spare list, and drawing for the rod with our download. Note that some parts may not fit on a small print bed; we recommend cutting the file in two and gluing later. Try out different settings to find what works best for you, such as 0.2 mm layer height or 15-25% infill. This machine relies on steel ball bearings for its operation.