Simple Balancing Bird 3D Printer Model

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License: CC BY
File formats: stl
Download type: zip
Size:3.9MB

The file 'Simple Balancing Bird 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 3.9MB.

Summary

Simple Balancing Bird

The balancing bird is an interesting toy that allows kids to play with gravity and the center of mass. However, it is not easy to print a bird that actually works because of the variability of 3D filaments and the printing parameters. Previously, I resorted to some bolts (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2027942). The bird works but does not look pretty. In an effort to highlight the idea while saving filament, I decided to focus on the outline of the bird. The current model almost works at a density of 20%.

When it fails to balance itself, one can try a few add-on clips, which makes the model even more interesting. How could such a tiny clip make a big difference? Alternatively, paper clips can be used.

Among the files

  1. Bird outline: two versions (grooved and non-grooved)
  2. Clips: two (x2) versions

Have fun!

Bird_G.stl 5.1MB
Bird_NG.stl 2.8MB
ClipOnA.stl 117.2KB
ClipOnA2.stl 113.8KB
ClipOnB.stl 215.7KB
ClipOnB2.stl 167.3KB
stand.stl 741.6KB