Chain Clock 3D Printer Model

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License: CC BY-SA
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Summary

Because some people are having problems here is a disclaimer: The chain has very small tolerances, please test with a few pieces before printing the whole chain. The Rollers need to roll on the pins and the Outer Plate also needs to go over the pins without much friction.

This is clock is a functional timepiece that shows roughly the time by rotating a roller chain twice per day.

It works with a simple clock mechanism.The chain is 26 cm long.

Additional hardware needed:

Printing

Print the following parts:

  • 1x Enclosure, no supports, the keyhole in the top has a one layer bridge built in
  • 2x Sprocket, the only part that needs supports
  • 1x Holder
  • 1x Pin
  • 1x Lid
  • 1x Big_gear
  • 1x Small_Gear

Chain:

  • All the number links 1-12
  • 24x CL_OuterPlatePin
  • 30x CL_OuterPlate
  • 60x CL_Roller
  • 54x CL_InnerPlate


Depending on your printer, you might need to sand the links to reduce the friction in the chain. Otherwise the chain will skip and the time will not be accurate.

Assembly

Chain assembly:
Print some test pieces and test the fit first. The CL_OuterPlate should fit on the pins with some force and stay (use a hammer if needed).
The assemble like shown in the pictures. There should be 5 rollers between the numbers.

Body assembly:
Insert bearing into the holder.
Push pin through the bearing like in the pictures.
Push the Big Gear onto the pin.
Insert clock mechanism and secure with lid.
Push the Small Gear onto the minute hand of the clock mechanism.
Insert the assembled holder into the enclosure and secure witth M3 screws.
Push one of the Sprockets onto the pin.

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10.stl 83.9KB
11.stl 69.9KB
12.stl 86.4KB
2.stl 75.6KB
3.stl 94.8KB
4.stl 53.4KB
5.stl 82.1KB
6.stl 84.9KB
7.stl 62.0KB
8.stl 88.4KB
9.stl 88.0KB
Big_Gear.stl 91.5KB
CL_InnerPlate.stl 44.8KB
CL_OuterPlate.stl 44.0KB
CL_OuterPlatePin.stl 50.1KB
CL_Roller.stl 51.6KB
Enclosure.stl 108.4KB
Holder.stl 78.8KB
Lid.stl 22.0KB
Pin.stl 44.4KB
Small_Gear.stl 52.8KB
Sprocket.stl 117.5KB